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Immerse yourself in a world of imagination, passion, and vivid gore. John Kenton, a WWI veteran turned affluent archaeologist, receives a mysterious stone artifact from a friend in Babylon. Within this ancient block lies an astonishingly detailed model of a Babylonian ship. Before long, Kenton finds himself aboard the very vessel it represents, navigating the turbulent seas of an alien realm while embroiled in a celestial struggle between the powerful gods Ishtar and Nergal. With Sharane, Ishtars devoted assistant priestess, commanding one half of the ship and Klaneth, Nergals assistant priest...

Dive into the thrilling world of Metal Monster, an enthralling fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt. Follow Dr. Goodwin on his adventurous botanical expedition in the majestic Himalayas, where he encounters Dick Drake, the son of an old colleague. Together, they witness a mysterious aurora-like phenomenon that beckons them to investigate. Their journey leads them to old friends, Martin and Ruth Ventnor, brilliant scientists caught in a perilous clash reminiscent of Darius IIIs ancient battles against Alexander the Great. Just when hope seems lost, they are rescued by the enigmatic Norhala, a ...

Join Dr. David Throckmartin on a thrilling scientific expedition to the mysterious South Sea Islands, where he uncovers ancient ruins and a portal leading to Muria, an astonishing underground realm. When Throckmartin, along with his wife and two companions, mysteriously vanish, his old friend Dr. Walter Goodwin embarks on a daring rescue mission. As he ventures into Muria, he encounters a breathtaking world filled with incredible beings, remarkable scientific innovations, and the ominous worship of the most malevolent creature of all The Dweller. (Introduction by Mark Nelson)

Abraham Merritt's Burn, Witch, Burn! is like a detective novel masquerading as a dark fantasy novel. It’s a cross-genre experimentation from the late '20s blending horror, fantasy, and crime drama. An unfortunate neurologist named Dr. Lowell finds himself confronted with a series of mysterious deaths. Each victim falls into a state of paralysis before later convulsing and finally expiring, stiffening into an abrupt rigor mortis. Merritt weaves a mix of creeping dread, action, and mystery of animated, demonic, murderous toy dolls.

Step into a world unlike any youve ever encountered‚a breathtaking tale of a forest locked in battle against its human adversaries. This utterly bizarre and captivating story, penned by the author of The Moon Pool,‚ The Metal Monster,‚ and The Ship of Ishtar,‚ brings to life a vivid landscape filled with eerie thrills. For four centuries, a family of French peasants has inhabited the edge of a mystical forest in the Vosges Mountains. But when the last descendant turns to fire and axe to attack the trees, the forest retaliates in shocking ways. Prepare for a gripping narrative of ...

A retired war pilot is travelling the French countryside. Entranced by the natural beauty of the area when he stops to rest by a lake, he sees visions of beautiful tree women who seek his protection.

Seven Footprints to Satan is a dark and thrilling descent into mystery and horror. When a man is lured into a bizarre game of fate, each misstep brings him closer to eternal servitude under Satan himself. With elements of supernatural terror, psychological suspense, and high-stakes adventure, this novel is a chilling and imaginative tale of risk and reward.