Arthur Gask 
The Dark Highway 
A Desolate Road, a Wealthy Vanishing, and the Ultimate Mystery

Arthur Gask’s novel, ‘The Dark Highway’, is a gripping mystery that revolves around the enigmatic disappearance of a wealthy businessman along a desolate road. Gask’s writing style is characterized by its intricate plotting, detailed descriptions, and suspenseful twists that keep readers engaged until the very end. Set in a small English village, the novel showcases the author’s ability to create a sense of foreboding and mystery that permeates the entire narrative. ‘The Dark Highway’ is a prime example of Golden Age detective fiction, with its focus on logic and deduction to solve the central puzzle. Gask’s use of red herrings and misdirection adds to the complexity of the plot, making it a challenging and rewarding read for fans of the genre. Arthur Gask’s background as a chemist and later a prolific writer of detective fiction shines through in ‘The Dark Highway’, as he combines scientific precision with a keen understanding of human nature to create a compelling mystery that is sure to captivate readers. I highly recommend ‘The Dark Highway’ to anyone looking for a classic whodunit with a clever and surprising resolution.