The Parasite and Other Tales of Terror

"Presented by the Horror Writers Association, this collection of classic short stories were written by iconic author-and creator of Sherlock Holmes-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Classic stories of horror and terror include: The Parasite, The Mystery of Sasassa Valley, J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement, The Captain of the "Pole-Star," The Great Keinplatz Experiment, The Ring of Thoth, The Bully of Brocas Court, Selecting a Ghost, and How it Happened"--

Info autore

SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (May 22, 1859 - July 7, 1930) was a British writer who created the character Sherlock Holmes.

Riassunto

Nine spine-tingling stories from the creator of Sherlock Holmes
Mournful cries in an ice-bound sea, a potion that allows the user to commune with ghosts, an Egyptian priest who cannot die, and a mesmerist of unrivaled power. Brace yourself for these and other chilling encounters in The Parasite and Other Tales of Terror. Even before he created Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle terrified and delighted readers with tales of suspense, haunted by mysterious forces that defy rational explanation. These stories capture the unique draw of the uncanny and the curiosity that compels us all to ask, "Could it be true?"
Presented by the Horror Writers Association, and introduced by award-winning author Daniel Stashower, this collection illuminates Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's talent for the macabre and the supernatural. The Parasite and the other stories in this collection showcase Conan Doyle at his most inventive, sure to entertain both new readers and his most dedicated fans.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle
• Con la collaborazione di: Eric Guignard (Editore), Eric J Guignard (Editore), Eric J. Guignard (Editore), Leslie Klinger (Editore), Leslie S Klinger (Editore), Leslie S. Klinger (Editore), Klinger Leslie S. (Editore)
• Editore: Poisoned Pen Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9781492699804
• ISBN: 978-1-4926-9980-4
• Serie: Haunted Library Horror Classic; Haunted Library Horror Classics
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi; Short Stories, FICTION / Horror, Horror & ghost stories, Classic horror and ghost stories