The Ghost Pirates - format ePub

A classic novel that bridges the gap between late 19th century British works in the supernatural or fantastic vein, and modern horror fiction. Listed as one of H.P. Lovecraft's favorite works.

William Hope Hodgson's "The Night Land" is a pioneering work of weird fiction that masterfully fuses elements of horror and fantasy, immersing readers in a haunting and mesmerizing narrative. Set in a...

In "Men of the Deep Waters," William Hope Hodgson masterfully intertwines horror fiction with elements of maritime adventure, crafting a haunting narrative that explores the uncanny depths of the ocean...

In "The Boats of the Glen Carrig," William Hope Hodgson masterfully intertwines elements of horror and adventure set against an eerie, maritime backdrop. The narrative follows a group of shipwreck survivors...

In "The House on the Borderland," William Hope Hodgson masterfully blends elements of horror, fantasy, and cosmic literature to create a haunting narrative that explores the boundaries between reality...

In "Horror Classics - Boxed Set: 30+ Occult & Supernatural Novels and Stories," William Hope Hodgson curates an impressive anthology of chilling tales that traverse the realms of the occult and the...

In "The Greatest Horrors of William Hope Hodgson," the reader is invited into a chilling realm where the boundaries of reality blur with the unfathomable. This collection showcases Hodgson's unique ability...

In "The Ghost Pirates," William Hope Hodgson masterfully weaves a tale of supernatural terror set against the backdrop of the turbulent sea. This 1909 horror classic employs a rich and atmospheric prose...

In 'The Ghost Pirates' by William Hope Hodgson, the reader is taken on a thrilling journey through the eerie and mysterious world of supernatural maritime. Written in a style reminiscent of Gothic literature,...

This story helped propel 19th Century gothic fiction in the direction of “cosmic” horror. In fact, H.P. Lovecraft lists it as among his greatest influences. It begins simply enough: with two friends stumbling...

The Sun has gone out and the Earth is lit only by the glow of residual vulcanism. The last few millions of the human race are gathered together in a gigantic metal pyramid, nearly eight miles high – the...

This story helped propel 19th Century gothic fiction in the direction of “cosmic” horror. In fact, H.P. Lovecraft lists it as among his greatest influences. It begins simply enough: with two friends stumbling...

The Ghost Pirates is a powerful account of a doomed and haunted ship on its last voyage, and of the terrible sea-devils that besiege it and finally drag it down to an unknown fate. With its command of...

The Ghost Pirates is a powerful account of a doomed and haunted ship on its last voyage, and of the terrible sea-devils (of quasi-human aspect, and perhaps the spirits of bygone buccaneers) that besiege...

The Ghost Pirates is a powerful account of a doomed and haunted ship on its last voyage, and of the terrible sea-devils (of quasi-human aspect, and perhaps the spirits of bygone buccaneers) that besiege...

Les spectres-pirates William Hope HodgsonTexte intégral. Cet ouvrage a fait l'objet d'un véritable travail en vue d'une édition numérique. Un travail typographique le rend facile et agréable à lire.Jessop...

Jessop embarque à San Francisco à bord d'un voilier dont tous les matelots, sauf un, ont quitté le bord à la fin du trajet précédent, à cause d'étranges évènements qui se sont déroulés à bord. Pendant...

Nouvelle. Ce récit retrace l'ultime traversée d'un navire marchand à voiles avec son équipage vieillissant, s'inquiétant de l'avenir.

Les Spectres-Pirates est un roman de William Hope Hodgson publié en 1909. Extrait | Je me demandai s'il n'y aurait pas quelque chose de vrai sous les vagues histoires que j'avais entendues. Et je saisis...

Le Dernier Voyage du Shamraken est un roman de l'écrivain anglais William Hope Hodgson publié en 1908. Extrait | Le Shamraken, navire à voiles, en avait passé des jours sur les mers ! Il était vieux,...

La Porte du monstre est une nouvelle de William Hope Hodgson publié en 1910. Extrait | »Je dois vous taire l'endroit exact, mais il n'est pas à vingt milles de Londres. Du reste, ma discrétion, sauf...

Des pirates fantômes s'attaquent à un navire en plein océan. Entre folie et incompréhension, les marins vont-ils réussir à se sortir du guêpier ?

William H. Hodgson, né le 15 novembre 1877 à Blackmore et mort le 19 avril 1918 en Belgique, est un écrivain anglais réputé pour ses nouvelles et ses romans fantastiques. La porte du monstre : Carnacky,...

Texte intégral révisé suivi d'une biographie de William Hope Hodgson. "Rares sont les écrivains qui peuvent égaler Hodgson lorsqu'il ébauche le dessein des forces sans nom et de monstrueuses entités toutes...

"And I cannot touch her face And I cannot touch her hair, And I kneel to empty shadows- Just memories of her grace; And her voice sings in the winds And in the sobs of dawn And among the flowers at night...

'Seen anything of Carnacki lately?' I asked Arkright when we met in the City. 'No,' he replied. 'He's probably off on one of his jaunts. We'll be having a card one of these days inviting us to No. 472,...

The Sun has gone out: the Earth is lit only by the glow of residual vulcanism. The last few millions of the human race are gathered together in a gigantic metal pyramid, the Last Redoubt, under siege...

Hodgson wrote a trilogy consisting of Date 1965 Modern Warfare, The House on the Borderland, and The Ghost Pirates. The setting for The House on the Borderland is an ancient house in a lonely part of...

Zwei Männer, die sich auf einem zweiwöchigen Angelurlaub im abgelegenen Westen Irlands befinden, werden von der Entdeckung eines seltsamen Abgrunds überrascht. Auf einem Felsvorsprung über diesem Abgrund...

Right away in the west of Ireland lies a tiny hamlet called Kraighten. It is situated, alone, at the base of a low hill. Far around there spreads a waste of bleak and totally inhospitable country; where,...

In the heart of New York, a city consumed by its own dark undercurrents, a single man has infiltrated the depths of organized crime. Alex Carter, an undercover cop, has spent years weaving a tangled web...

In a forgotten farmhouse surrounded by an orchard that blooms out of season, memory is more than something you carry—it's something that carries you.When Lena Hearst discovers a single rusted nail on...

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She'll show you your heart's desire. But beware the cost. Elara, the Hotel California's eternal Matron, uses her seductive powers to trap guests in a web of illusion. When Mia and Alex return to the hotel,...

On the front lines of humanity's last war, Corporal Gordon fights alongside Isaac-2199, a synthetic soldier built for combat, programmed for obedience—but yearning for something more. In a war where synths...

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The man known only as the Astrologer has endured agonizing tortures at the hands of his cruel sultan. But thanks to a deal with the beautiful demoness Emgyoth, he is at last free to exact his horrific...

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What if your memories weren't yours?Solin Mercer awakens in a secure memory clinic with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. He's told he's part of a recursion trial — a procedure meant to...

Lena Hearst never believed in ghosts—until the house started whispering her name.Drawn to a decaying farmhouse, Lena finds more than a family secret. Beneath the floorboards, something stirs—an ancient...

Terrence is a fussy, pretentious little man with terrible allergies and a deep dislike for all things feline.But that does not mean he ran over Mister Whiskers, his boss's prized cat, on purpose!He disposes...

Madeline has lived a tough life, but nothing prepared her for being kidnapped and thrust into the unknown dimension of OneWorld where she is tortured by a white-eyed monster. Dominion, the Immortal black-winged...

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Sylvia's vivid dreams of her Aunt's murder, alive with details only the murderer could know, attacks her sanity for she knows she innocent of the crime. And then the voices begin.  Hounded by police,...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

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