Castle of Terror by E. J. Liston
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About this eBook
| Author | Liston, E. J. |
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| Title | Castle of Terror |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Castle of Terror" by E. J. Liston is a science fiction novel written in the late 1940s, originally published in "Amazing Stories" in November 1948. The book centers around an ordinary detective, Hale Jenkins, who finds himself in a fantastical realm filled with eccentric characters, including giants, dwarfs, and the infamous Lucretia Borgia. The story navigates themes of crime, adventure, and the clash between ordinary lives and extraordinary circumstances. The narrative begins with Jenkins on an airplane with the notorious criminal Bud Griffin, leading to an unexpected crash that transports them to the bizarre land of Gnat. As Jenkins grapples with his environment, he encounters a series of odd beings and a stunningly beautiful Lucretia Borgia, who seems to be at the center of a power struggle. The stakes rise when Jenkins discovers that a competition of bowling determines the rulers of this peculiar realm, pitting him against Griffin. Through a series of challenges infused with dark humor and tension, Jenkins must navigate this strange world while confronting the reality of their situation and seeking a way back to safety. The story blends elements of fantasy with detective fiction and showcases Liston's creative imagination and storytelling prowess. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32876 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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