At the Mountains of Madness
Language: English - ISBN: 9786258829150
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Synopsis
An Uncharted Continent. A Forbidden Discovery. A Terror Older Than Time.
In 1930, a scholarly expedition from Miskatonic University ventures deep into the frozen, untouched wastes of Antarctica. Equipped with advanced drilling technology, the team of scientists expects to uncover ancient fossils and geological secrets. Instead, beyond a range of colossal, storm-swept mountains higher than the Himalayas, they stumble upon the impossible: the monumental, non-Euclidean ruins of a megalithic city abandoned millions of years before the dawn of humanity.
As the explorers delve deeper into the frozen labyrinth, they decode the horrifying history of the city’s prehistoric builders—the Elder Things. But the true terror lies not in the dead past, but in what still stirs within the dark, subterranean depths. What began as a mission of scientific discovery rapidly devolves into a desperate, claustrophobic nightmare as the team realizes they have awoken a cosmic madness that defies human reason and survival.
Experience H. P. Lovecraft’s ultimate masterpiece of cosmic horror and science fiction. Masterfully blending psychological dread with a chilling atmosphere.
About H. P. Lovecraft
H. P. Lovecraft: “The Pioneer of Cosmic Horror”
He was born on August 20, 1890, in Providence, Rhode Island, Howard Phillips Lovecraft led a life deeply marked by tragedy, isolation, and financial hardship. Raised by a troubled family after both of his parents suffered mental breakdowns and died in psychiatric care, Lovecraft grew up as a sickly, reclusive child plagued by vivid night terrors.
He spent most of his youth immersed in dark literature and science, which heavily shaped his grim view of the world. Despite his immense talent, he lived much of his adult life in near-total poverty, working primarily as a ghostwriter and editor for pulp magazines like Weird Tales. He died of cancer in 1937 at the young age of 46, completely unrecognized by the mainstream literary world.
Product specifications
| Binding | eBook (EPUB) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Friday, 3 July 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9786258829150 |
| Publisher | Cheapest Books |
| Author | H. P. Lovecraft |
| Category | Thrillers and fantasy > Science fiction |