CLAIMED, by Francis Stevens — paperback book —First Carroll&Graf edition

Description: CLAIMEDbyFrancis StevensCover Art: Paul JennisFirst Carroll&Graf edition — 1985 CONDITION: VERY GOOD paperback book, with minor shelfwear, no markings. Commentaries on line: ... this is a pretty cool piece of early Weird fiction. You can see why Lovecraft was a fan, as it dealt with themes of prehistoric civilizations, sleeping gods, strange science, and madness. Francis Stevens was an early female voice in a genre that would always be dominated by male writers. This is my first experience with her, and I'm definitely planning to read more. … the strength of her imagination shows itself in many fine, eerie moments, and the climax is completely splendid. The ancient, rotting hulk of a ship encountered at this point by Steven's protagonist is ghastly even by Hodgson's standards, and the heroine's meeting in an unlit cabin deep inside with the strange object's rightful owner is completely memorable. Claimed! really is an impressively original story. Most of the summaries make it sound like basic pulp, with its premise of a dashing hero trying to save a beautiful woman from being kidnapped by Poseidon. In fact, the familiar name is barely used and the god is presented instead as an unimaginably ancient force of nature embodied by the sea itself, an elemental power almost beyond human comprehension. This was a surprise! I expected more high seas adventure, but ended up with a strange, exciting tale worthy of the pulp era. It is easy to see how this influenced Lovecraft’s The Call of Cthulhu. Well done, and enriching prose and fast paced with its share of a few chills. ... fun atlantis weird fiction, fast paced and never has time to drag, with a pretty rewarding climax. _____________________Modern shipping charges keep going higher and higher. You can save on shipping by ordering two or three books at the same time (especially true of paperbacks!) {I'll always combine shipping costs and refund any excess shipping charges for multiple-copy book orders.}For all "buy it now" items, you may want to use ADD TO CART if you plan to order more than one item at the same time.______________ WOW! I wrote a book!!! — Come on! Take a look!! ———Just go here:http://www.ebay.com/itm/CTHULHU'S-COUSINS-and-Other-Weirdnesses-W-Paul-Ganley-Wildside-Press-2016-/255154711891?hash=item3ace43fc32___________________________________________________________Want to look at my other fantasy & mystery offerings (including Brian Lumley first editions)? CLICK HERE(and if you like what you see there, why not bookmark it for future visits!)

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