Tales of Terror and Mystery

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tales of Terror and Mystery" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The book delves into supernatural and mysterious themes, showcasing a range of tales that evoke both intrigue and horror. Each story explores human fears and the unknown, offering readers a blend of psychological insight and thrilling suspense. The opening of the book begins with "The Horror of the Heights," where the narrative focuses on an aviator, Joyce-Armstrong, who discovers a terrifying phenomenon while attempting to break altitude records in his aeroplane. The story unfolds through the fragmented notes of Joyce-Armstrong, detailing his ominous encounters high in the atmosphere and culminating in a chilling exploration of unseen dangers that lurk in the skies. His investigation into the mysterious disappearances of fellow aviators serves as the backdrop for the tension that builds as he prepares for a fateful flight. The vivid descriptions of his thoughts and experiences effectively set the tone for the eerie and unsettling themes present throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The horror of the heights

The leather funnel

The new catacomb

The case of Lady Sannox

The terror of Blue John Gap

The Brazilian cat

The lost special

The beetle-hunter

The man with the watches

The japanned box

The black doctor

The Jew's breastplate

The nightmare room.

Credits:

Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 1996-05-01