Madness on the Orient Express: 16 Lovecraftian Tales of an Unforgettable Journey

by Dennis Detwiller (Contributor), James Lowder (Editor)

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Trains embody the promise and peril of technological advance. They unlock opportunities for wealth and travel, but also create incredible chaos--uprooting populations and blighting landscapes. Work on or around the rails leads to unwelcome discoveries and, in light of the Mythos, dire implications in the spread of the rail system as a whole. A certain path to uncovering unwelcome truths about the universe is to venture beyond our own "placid island of ignorance" and encounter foreign show more cultures. The Orient Express serves as the perfect vehicle for such excursions, designed as a bridge between West and East. Movement into mystery forms the central action for many stories in this volume. The only limitation placed upon writers for this collection was that their works somehow involve the Orient Express and the Mythos. The last warning whistle has blown, and we are getting underway. Have your tickets at the ready and settle in for a journey across unexpected landscapes to a destination that--well, we'll just let you see for yourself when you arrive. We promise this though: murder will be the least of your problems on this trip aboard the Orient Express! show less

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An esoteric and eclectic collection of stories inspired by The Horror on The Orient Express supplement from Chaosium. Ranging from pulp to surreal horror, these really had an entertaining effect on me, with me enjoying them immensely. Admittedly,this scratches an itch for me, with me loving both Europe in the golden age of travel, the Orient Express and call of Cthulhu. What's not to like? With only one exception all are great stories. Recommended.

Jun 6, 2017