Monster of Terror (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

By H.P. Lovecraft

Monster of Terror is widely regarded as one of Lovecraft's most powerful and terrifying tales. The story centers on a meteorite that crashes on a remote farm near Arkham, Massachusetts. The rock is not made of any substance known to Earth; instead, it emits a nameless, terrifying colour. This alien entity slowly begins to poison the surrounding land and water, infecting all living things. The unfortunate Gardner family is driven to madness and grotesque mutation as they struggle against a cosmic, abstract horror that cannot be fought, understood, or even truly seen.

From the mind of H. P. Lovecraft, the seminal American author who revolutionized cosmic horror and created the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos, comes an unforgettable story of interdimensional menace and human terror.

This story is a crucial masterpiece of Lovecraft's genius, illustrating the insignificance of humanity when confronted by vast, indifferent, and unseen cosmic forces. It is essential reading for fans of cosmic horror and the dark terror that truly comes from beyond the stars.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144740548X
• ISBN13: 9781447405481
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"