The Wood Devil Thing
The Wood Devil Thing is a horror novel by Gordon MacCreagh. It tells the story of a small town in Maine that is terrorized by a mysterious creature known as the Wood Devil. The creature is said to be a creature of the woods, a creature of the night, and a creature of death. The story follows a group of people who are trying to uncover the truth behind the Wood Devil. They soon discover that the creature is more than just a myth, and that it is connected to a dark and ancient power. As they investigate further, they uncover a sinister plot that could have devastating consequences for the town and its inhabitants. The novel is a thrilling and suspenseful read, filled with horror and mystery. It is a great read for fans of horror and suspense, and those who enjoy a good mystery.
By Gordon MacCreagh · First published 1911 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy · 7,457 words
First lines
SERGEANT McGRATH, "Moro" McGrath, as he was called, of the Burma police, squatted chunkily on the ground cloth of a green waterproof E.P. tent and regarded with thinlipped cynicism the uppermost of a sheaf of printed notices which the dak runner had just brought in.
Fresh from the government press, they announced, in English on one half and neat, round Burmese on the other, that five thousand rupees were offered for the capture, dead or alive, of one Boh Lu-Bain, convicted of dacoity, with murder, robbery under arms, arson, and an appalling list of subsidiary crimes.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gordon MacCreagh
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 7,457 words
- Structure: 1 section, 144 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The title of the book, 'The Wood Devil Thing', implies a horror element, suggesting a supernatural creature or force that is menacing and potentially dangerous.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery element, as the reader is left to wonder what the 'Wood Devil Thing' is and what it is capable of.
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a fantasy element, as the 'Wood Devil Thing' is likely a creature or force that is not found in the real world.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies an adventure element, as the protagonist may have to go on a journey to confront the 'Wood Devil Thing' and save the day.
Tags
horror · mystery · supernatural · adventure · folklore · suspense · nature · isolation · creature · survival · psychological · thriller