The Horror at Red Hook (Fantasy and Horror Classics): With a Dedication by George Henry Weiss

Weiss, George Henry

ISBN 10: 1447468333 / ISBN 13: 9781447468332

Published by Fantasy and Horror Classics, 2012

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR014297554

Synopsis:

Under the squalor of the docks, ancient evils are preparing for a ceremony of blood.

Thomas F. Malone, an Irish-American detective obsessed with the occult, finds himself assigned to the notorious Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. This district is a bewildering labyrinth of decaying tenements, waterfront smuggling, and a vast, dense population of immigrants whose secret, dark traditions baffle and frighten the police.

Malone begins investigating the rise of strange cult activity--bizarre symbols, unsettling rites, and the terrifying disappearance of local children. The trail leads him to a strange, old man named Robert Suydam, a reclusive millionaire who has suddenly embraced a secret, wicked marriage to a young, foreign woman and is funding the neighborhood's escalating descent into chaos.

As the detective delves into Suydam's mansion and the hidden catacombs beneath Red Hook, he uncovers the devastating truth: the area is a nexus point for an ancient, global conspiracy. Suydam and the neighborhood's criminal element are not just running a smuggling ring; they are preparing a massive, coordinated occult ceremony designed to summon unspeakable, colossal entities from beyond our world.

The Horror at Red Hook is a tense, paranoid story that fuses traditional detective fiction with Lovecraft's signature cosmic horror. It is a chilling exploration of urban decay, cultural fear, and the profound dread that the modern city harbors secrets and evils far older and more powerful than any police force can comprehend.

The darkness of the alleyways is merely a cloak for the darkness of the cosmos.

About the Author: Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer born in Providence, Rhode Island. Best known for his work in the science, fantasy and horror fiction genres, Lovecraft's writings are now studied worldwide. One of his most famous creations is the Cthulhu Mythos. Although he was unable to support himself through writing during his lifetime, Lovecraft's legacy has lived on. Many well-established horror authors have cited Lovecraft as a major influence, including Stephen King.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Horror at Red Hook (Fantasy and Horror ...
Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good