Carnacki, The Ghost Finder

Name: Carnacki, The Ghost Finder
Author: William Hope Hodgson

Carnacki, The Ghost Finder is a collection of supernatural detective stories by William Hope Hodgson. The stories follow Thomas Carnacki, a professional ghost finder, as he investigates hauntings and other supernatural phenomena. Carnacki is a scientific investigator, using a combination of modern technology and ancient rituals to uncover the truth behind the supernatural events he encounters. He is aided by his friends, Dodgson, Arkright, Taylor, and Jessop, who often accompany him on his investigations. The stories in the collection range from the humorous to the horrific, as Carnacki encounters ghosts, monsters, and other strange phenomena. He is often forced to confront his own fears and doubts as he investigates the mysteries he encounters. The collection includes the stories "The Gateway of the Monster," "The House Among the Laurels," "The Whistling Room," "The Horse of the Invisible," "The Searcher of the End House," "The Hog," "The Haunted Jarvee," and "The Find."

By William Hope Hodgson · First published 1910 · Genre: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy · 6 chapters · 54,837 words

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[From The Idler, January 1910]

(Thomas Carnacki, the famous Investigator of "real" ghost stories, tells here his incredibly weird experience in the Electric Pentacle)

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Work type: Novel
Author: William Hope Hodgson
Date: 1910 CE
Language: English
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Length: 54,837 words
Structure: 6 chapters, 1,564 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Horror — The book follows Thomas Carnacki, a ghost finder, as he investigates supernatural occurrences and battles against evil forces. The book contains elements of horror, such as suspense, fear, and the unknown.
Mystery — The book follows Carnacki as he attempts to solve mysterious cases and uncover the truth behind supernatural occurrences. The book contains elements of mystery, such as clues, puzzles, and secrets.
Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as supernatural creatures, magical powers, and otherworldly settings. The book follows Carnacki as he battles against evil forces and attempts to protect the world from supernatural threats.
Science Fiction — The book contains elements of science fiction, such as futuristic technology, advanced science, and alternate realities. The book follows Carnacki as he uses science and technology to battle against supernatural forces.