THE LIVERPOOL COURIER.--The Author has never told an intensely absorbing story with more dramatic directness, and none who once dip into its pages can lay it down willingly until the last chapter has been read. A RACE WITH RUIN. THE MORNING ADVERTISER.--A book by Headon Hill may always be relied on to provide good reading with plenty of incident. In "A Race with Ruin" he fully maintains his reputation, and readers will not be disappointed in their expectation of finding a good, stirring story with an admirable and well-worked out plot. THE LEICESTER POST.--It is an admirable sporting story, and should not only enhance the reputation of its Author, but materially enlarge the circle of his readers. The plot is deftly planned, and not only soon arouses interest, but broadens and deepens it until the close. THE HIDDEN VICTIM. THE MORNING LEADER.--A fine story of blackmail and plotting. "The Hidden Victim" abounds in unusual and surprising situations. THE NORTHERN WHIG.--Mr. Headon Hill handles his chosen topics with great facility and a commendable degree of craftsmanship. In this novel there is an amazing series of entanglements. THE LIVERPOOL COURIER.--It is quite equal to anything the writer has done. The plot is skilfully devised to carry a weighty load of exciting episode. The narrative goes forward breathlessly and holds the attention. RADFORD SHONE. THE LEICESTER POST.--Radford Shone is another very welcome volume from an accomplished pen. The exploits at once rivet attention and hold it spellbound to the end. Once begun it will be eagerly read right through to the end. THE STANDARD.--This novelist has a real genius for the constructional stories. He knows to a hair's-breadth the best theme to select, and almost unerringly what details to omit. His power of invention is remarkable. CONTENTS CHAP. PAGE I TWO VILLAINS AND THE HEROINE 9 II "A SCREW LOOSE SOMEWHERE" 18 III PRESAGE OF STORM 31 IV NUGENT MOVES A PAWN 42 V UNDER THE SEARCHLIGHT 50 VI THE CRY FROM THE TRAIN 60 VII THE FACE IN THE POOL 71 VIII INTERCEPTED 80 IX THE INQUISITIVE FOREMAN 90 X THE LURE OF LOVE 102 XI THE PEERING EYES 109 XII THE _Cobra's_ SAILING ORDERS 120 XIII FOOL'S PARADISE LOST 128 XIV THE CREAKING STAIR 139