by Colin Heston (Author), A. E. W. Mason (Author) Format: Paperback

Before there was Poirot... there was Inspector Hanaud.

A master of both adventure and detective fiction, A. E. W. Mason created stories that have captivated readers for more than a century. Roads to Murder brings together two of his finest novels—one a sweeping tale of imperial adventure across the mountains of Afghanistan, the other a brilliantly constructed murder mystery featuring the legendary Inspector Hanaud.

In The Broken Road, political intrigue, dangerous frontiers, romance, and betrayal collide as lives are transformed by conflict on the turbulent borders of British India. Rich in atmosphere and suspense, the novel explores loyalty, honour, and sacrifice against one of the most dramatic landscapes in classic fiction.

In The House of the Arrow, Mason introduces readers to one of detective fiction's greatest investigators. When a wealthy widow dies under mysterious circumstances in rural France, Inspector Hanaud uncovers a web of deception, greed, and carefully concealed murder. Every clue matters. Every suspect has secrets. Every revelation leads closer to an unforgettable solution.

Together these two classics demonstrate Mason's remarkable versatility. One carries readers across mountains, deserts, and international intrigue; the other into the elegant but deadly world of Golden Age crime fiction. Both display the author's exceptional gift for memorable characters, intricate plotting, and sustained suspense.

This new edition includes an informative Preface by Colin Heston, placing both novels in their historical context while examining Mason's lasting influence on modern thriller and detective fiction.

Whether you enjoy classic mysteries, vintage thrillers, or timeless adventure stories, Roads to Murder offers two unforgettable journeys from one of Britain's greatest storytellers.

This edition features:

• Two complete classic novels by A. E. W. Mason

• A new scholarly Preface by Colin Heston

• Carefully prepared modern text

• An ideal volume for readers of Golden Age detective fiction, classic adventure, and literary crime novels

Read-Me.Org Inc. New York-Philadelphia-Australia. 2026. 384p.

Colin Heston (Editor and Preface). H. P. Lovecraft (author).

Enter the shadowed realms of H. P. Lovecraft—where the boundaries of reality unravel, and humanity stands helpless before forces older than time itself. Horrors of Madness brings together five of Lovecraft’s most iconic and unsettling works, newly edited and modernized for today’s reader.

In these pages, you will confront:

• The Dunwich Horror – A remote, decaying village hides a secret too monstrous to remain unseen.

• The Colour Out of Space – A mysterious entity from beyond the stars corrupts the very fabric of life.

• The Call of Cthulhu – Fragments of forbidden knowledge reveal a sleeping god beneath the sea.

• At the Mountains of Madness – A scientific expedition uncovers an ancient, alien civilization in the Antarctic wastes.

• The Shunned House – A cursed dwelling reveals horrors buried under generations of decay.

These tales form the dark heart of Lovecraft’s legacy—stories of forbidden knowledge, cosmic insignificance, and the fragile edge of sanity.

This edition has been carefully edited and modernized, with a thoughtful preface by Colin Heston, offering insight into Lovecraft’s enduring influence and the deeper themes behind his most chilling works.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Cosmic horror and existential dread

• Gothic and supernatural fiction

• Dark, atmospheric storytelling

• Classic literature with modern readability

Dare to look beyond the veil.
Because once you understand the universe Lovecraft reveals… there is no going back.

Read-Me.Org Inc. New York-Philadelphia-Australia. 2026. 208p.

Colin Hestpn Editor and Preface. J. S. Fletcher author.

Crime in the Counting House gathers three of J. S. Fletcher’s most compelling investigations into the hidden workings of money, law, and power, where crime is concealed not in darkened streets but within the very institutions designed to uphold order. In The Chestermarke Instinct, The Herapath Property, and The Root of All Evil, Fletcher reveals a world in which trust is fragile, appearances are deceptive, and the pursuit of wealth can obscure both truth and justice. These are mysteries shaped as much by financial intrigue and legal complexity as by human ambition, drawing the reader into a network of secrets that extends far beyond the immediate crime.

Writing at a pivotal moment in the development of modern detective fiction, Fletcher shifts the genre’s focus from the isolated act of wrongdoing to the systems that make such acts possible. His narratives probe the respectable surfaces of society—banks, estates, partnerships, and inheritances—and uncover the tensions and hidden motives that lie beneath. Each novel unfolds with methodical precision, yet the solutions they offer point to a deeper unease, suggesting that corruption and deception are rarely confined to individuals alone.

This edition, introduced by a new preface from Colin Heston, situates Fletcher’s work within the broader history of crime writing and highlights its enduring significance. Heston argues that these stories occupy a crucial middle ground in the evolution of the genre, where the traditional puzzle begins to expand into a more complex exploration of social and economic reality. The result is a collection that is not only deeply engaging as narrative, but also revealing in its portrayal of a world where the most dangerous crimes are often those committed in plain sight.

For readers who value classic British mystery, Crime in the Counting House offers both intellectual intrigue and narrative richness, demonstrating why Fletcher remains one of the most important and versatile writers of early twentieth‑century crime fiction.

Read-Me.Org Inc. New York-Philadelphia-Australia. 2026. 425 p.

By Christopher P. Wilson.

Since the mid-1960s, the war on crime has reshaped public attitudes about state authority, criminal behavior, and the responsibilities of citizenship. But how have American writers grappled with these changes? What happens when a journalist approaches the workings of organized crime not through its legendary Godfathers but through a workaday, low-level figure who informs on his mob? Why is it that interrogation scenes have become so central to prime-time police dramas of late? What is behind writers’ recent fascination with “cold case” homicides, with private security, or with prisons? In Learning to Live with Crime, Christopher P. Wilson examines this war on crime and how it has made its way into cultural representation and public consciousness. Under the sway of neoconservative approaches to criminal justice and public safety, Americans have been urged to see crime as an inevitable risk of modern living and to accept ever more aggressive approaches to policing, private security, and punishment. The idea has been not simply to fight crime but to manage its risks; to inculcate personal vigilance in citizens; and to incorporate criminals’ knowledge through informants and intelligence gathering. At its most scandalous, this study suggests, contemporary law enforcement has even come to mimic crime’s own operations.

Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Press, 2010. 302p.