Crypt-City of the Deathless One
The story takes place in a city where death has been abolished and the inhabitants are immortal. The protagonist is a detective who investigates a series of murders that threaten to disrupt the city's equilibrium. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a complex web of intrigue involving powerful factions vying for control of the city.
By Henry Kuttner · First published 1947 · Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure · 8 chapters · 28,141 words
First lines
Icy water splashed into Ed Garth's face and dripped down his tattered, grimy shirt. It was a tremendous effort to open his eyes. Fumes of the native Ganymedean rotgut liquor were swimming in his brain.
Someone was shaking him roughly. Garth's stocky body jerked convulsively. He struck out, his drink-swollen face twisted with frightened fury, and gasped, "Ylgana! Vo m'trana al-khron -- "
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Kuttner
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror, Mystery
- Length: 28,141 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 906 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative features magical elements, mythical creatures, and an otherworldly setting.
- Science Fiction — Incorporates advanced technology and speculative concepts about future societies.
- Adventure — The plot involves quests, exploration, and perilous journeys.
- Horror — Contains themes of death, the supernatural, and existential dread.
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Fantasy · Science Fiction · Alternate History · Supernatural · Mystery · Thriller · Adventure · Dark Fantasy · Gothic Horror · Occultism · Mythology · Ancient Civilizations