A Haunted Island (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

by Algernon Blackwood

Overview

This gripping tale of mystery and horror takes place on a remote Canadian island that the isolated narrator soon discovers to be alive with terror and ghostly apparitions.

A solitary scholar is left on a small island in a large Canadian lake to study on what should have been a peaceful and productive retreat. Yet, as night falls and the scholar realises the weight of his isolation, the secluded island begins to echo eerie voices and footsteps. He soon becomes convinced malevolent spirits are haunting him and must try to retain his sanity as well as his life.

With its vivid descriptions and chilling atmosphere, A Haunted Island is a masterful work of gothic horror, sure to leave you chilled to the bone.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473381346
Publisher:	Fantasy and Horror Classics
Publication date:	04/26/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	30
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Algernon Blackwood (1869–1951) was an English author and one of the most prominent writers of supernatural fiction in the early twentieth century. Known for his atmospheric and unsettling tales, Blackwood's works explored the boundaries between the natural and supernatural worlds. With influential works such as ‘The Willows’ and ‘The Wendigo’, Blackwood's contributions to the genre continue to captivate and inspire readers.