The story follows FBI agents Lamper and Brears as they investigate a series of ritualistic murders linked to a drug dealer in New England. Their search leads them to a secret cult in Salem, where they discover that the cosmic horrors described in H.P. Lovecraft’s fiction are tangible biological realities rather than metaphors. The plot centers on the physical manifestation of the Great Old Ones and the brutal, visceral consequences of humans interacting with ancient deities. Moore utilizes a gritty investigative framework to bridge the gap between supernatural mythology and modern criminal profiling.
This book targets readers interested in cosmic horror and adult interpretations of the Cthulhu Mythos. It appeals to those who want to see Lovecraft’s abstract concepts translated into explicit, graphic depictions of monstrosity and obsession. Readers finish the volume with a bleak understanding of how subterranean cults function within modern society and how physical trauma serves as a precursor to supernatural arrival. It is intended for an audience that prefers harsh, unsanitized depictions of occult encounters over traditional gothic tropes.
Escapist; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
