{"product_id":"the-horror-at-red-hook-fantasy-and-horror-classics-with-a-dedication-by-george-henry-weiss-9781447468332","title":"The Horror at Red Hook (Fantasy and Horror Classics); With a Dedication by George Henry Weiss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder the squalor of the docks, ancient evils are preparing for a ceremony of blood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThomas F. Malone, an Irish-American detective obsessed with the occult, finds himself assigned to the notorious \u003cstrong\u003eRed Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMalone 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 \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Suydam\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Horror at Red Hook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tense, paranoid story that fuses traditional detective fiction with Lovecraft's signature \u003cstrong\u003ecosmic horror\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe darkness of the alleyways is merely a cloak for the darkness of the cosmos.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e H. P. Lovecraft,George Henry Weiss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fantasy and Horror Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/03\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781447468332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLovecraft, H. P.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fantasy and Horror Classics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44993708064883,"sku":"9781447468332","price":25.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_d130d2cb-9628-4bbb-82df-40223fdaabbf.jpg?v=1778871974","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-horror-at-red-hook-fantasy-and-horror-classics-with-a-dedication-by-george-henry-weiss-9781447468332","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}