The Ship Of Ishtar
This thrilling adventure story is jammed with as much true fantasy as any other writers 3 book series.
It's such a pity that this book is not praised more.
The story revolves around a British man who is carried away into a fantasy world where evil and good are trapped together on a ship. To explore too deeply into this plot now would not be fair for anyone who has never read it. All you need to know is that this is a romantic, brilliant, sexy and heroic adventure tale.
Why it's on the list
This is classic pulp fantasy at its finest! An easy read, telling the stories of Babylonian deities and the endless battle between light and dark, this book can't be analyzed and researched too deeply. It is, however, perfect for a reader to devour while curled up in a chair.
The Ship of Ishtar is universally acclaimed as a classic of the fantasy novel genre.
Read if you like
Classic pulp adventure novels.
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