Lake of Fire by Frank Belknap Long
Lake of Fire is a science fiction novel written by Frank Belknap Long and published in 1947. The story follows the adventures of a group of scientists who discover an ancient city beneath the surface of Mars, where they encounter strange creatures and uncover secrets about the planet's past.
By Frank Belknap Long · First published 1942 · Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Adventure · 4,666 words
First lines
When you've been to Mars, when you've struggled with men and ships and supplies like some tremendous Herculean figure in the morning of the world, you'll never really feel at home on Earth.
Steve found the mirror in the great northwestern desert. It was lying half-buried in the sand, and the wind howled in fury over it, and when he bent to pick it up the sun smote him like a shining blade, dividing his tall body into blinding light and wavering shadow.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank Belknap Long
- Date: 1942 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller
- Length: 4,666 words
- Structure: 1 section, 126 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around futuristic and speculative concepts.
- Horror — Themes of fear, dread, and the supernatural are prevalent.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration and action.
- Mystery — There are elements of suspense and investigation.
Tags
horror · fantasy · science fiction · supernatural · mystery · adventure · dark · occult · mythology · suspense · psychological · dystopian