A. E. Merritt - The Moon Pool Apr 2026

A. E. Merritt’s (1919) is a foundational "lost world" adventure that bridge the gap between Victorian exploration tales and modern cosmic horror. Originally a "fix-up" novel combining two serialized stories, it is celebrated for its "purple prose" and an extraordinary richness of imagination that influenced titans of the genre like H.P. Lovecraft. Core Narrative & World-Building

The story follows Dr. Walter T. Goodwin, a scientist who ventures into the South Pacific to investigate the disappearance of a colleague's family near the ancient ruins of .

Merritt's work is notable for blending multiple genres before they were strictly defined: A. E. Merritt - The Moon Pool

For those looking to explore this pulp classic, several versions are available at retailers like Barnes & Noble and Target :

: It mixes science fantasy, cosmic horror, and romantic adventure. Walter T

“I enjoyed his ability to accurately describe the vast numbers of unusual people who populated the tramp steamers of the day... Merritt pulls all this together into one grand adventure.” www.benespen.com · 5 years ago

: Rare first editions or leather-bound copies (like those from Rare Book Cellar ) can cost between $100.00 and $273.00 . unholy stasis to feed upon them.

: The central threat is the Shining One (or the Dweller), a beautiful yet malevolent entity made of light that lures people into a hypnotic, unholy stasis to feed upon them.