At The Mountains Of Madness
The book is a story of an arctic expedition that discovers the remains of a yet unknown, intelligent extraterrestrial civilization that predates human life on earth. The survivors of this expedition have to face unknown evils lurking below the arctic surface.Why it's on the listVery few novels of the fanciful create such a total story environment, but Lovecraft did it with strict continuity. It is one of the most well-written works of fiction he produced, and when you read this terrifying story, you'll understand why he is considered a master of modern horror / fantasy fiction. The story is compelling and will have you devouring page after page from the midpoint to the end.Lovecraft writes in a simple way, masterfully hinting at or planting slivers of information at the most opportune moments. This skill means that even at times when there does not seem to be much going on, the words and plot is developing in a fascinating way.Read if you likeHorror. Science fiction.
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