
Monte Irvin, a polished alderman with political ambitions, finds his orderly life disrupted one restless night when a nervous young woman arrives at his door, clutching a cryptic note. The encounter pulls him into the shadowy world of Kazmah, a charismatic “dream‑reader” whose uncanny insights seem to link the city’s elite to a hidden drug network. As Irvan’s curiosity deepens, he is drawn into a maze of secret meetings, whispered warnings, and an undercurrent of danger that threatens both his career and his sanity.
The novel weaves together the glitter of high‑society London with the grim alleys where illicit trade thrives, introducing a cast of enigmatic figures—detectives, mystics, and femme fatales—each holding a piece of the puzzle. With a narrative that balances suspense and atmospheric detail, the story invites listeners to follow Irvan’s uneasy descent into a conspiracy where dreams may be weaponized and loyalty is always in question.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (506K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Alan Johns and David Widger
Release date
1998-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1959
Best known as the creator of Dr. Fu Manchu, this Birmingham-born writer turned pulp suspense, occult intrigue, and exotic adventure into hugely popular fiction. His stories travelled far beyond the page, helping shape crime and thriller entertainment across film, radio, and television.
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