William Hope Hodgson's Carnacki is an extremely unusual detective. Where other sleuths specialise in tracking down villains in this world, Carnacki's talent is for combat with the evil, unearthly forces of the Outside. In this volume the reader can join him on nine chilling supernatural hunts into the icy realms of otherworldly horror...
Carnacki, the Ghost Finder by William Hope Hodgson is a collection of supernatural detective stories featuring the titular character, Thomas Carnacki. Published in 1913, the book contains tales centered on Carnacki, who is a skilled investigator of ghostly and occult phenomena. Unlike typical ghost hunters, Carnacki employs a mix of traditional folklore, scientific equipment, and his own ingenious methods to solve paranormal mysteries, making him one of the early "occult detectives" in literature.
The stories often feature Carnacki narrating his cases to a group of close friends in his London apartment. His adventures cover a range of supernatural challenges, from haunted houses and cursed artifacts to spectral entities and unexplained phenomena, blending atmospheric horror, rational inquiry, and suspense. Hodgson's stories remain notable for their blend of technology with the supernatural, making them a unique contribution to early 20th-century weird fiction.
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