
City of Endless Night
Milo Hastings's City of Endless Night (2014) is an alternate history and Victorian science fiction novel. Readers will find themes of dystopias.
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At about 255 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 9 h 40 min LibriVox audiobook.
About City of Endless Night
"City of Endless Night" by Milo Hastings is a dystopian novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by a reclusive German civilization, where an unidentified catastrophe has led to the isolation of Germany from the rest of the world. The protagonist, a young chemist drawn into this oppressive society, grapples with the stark realities of a world that has succumbed to rigid caste distinctions, eugenics, and the mysteries of synthetic living. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects upon his childhood education and familial influences while revealing the peculiar geopolitical landscape of his time. The storyline dives deep into the mysterious implications of “The Ray,” a dangerous force that has crippled communication with the once-powerful Germany. Following a tragic turn of events as his uncle dies in a laboratory accident, the protagonist uncovers secrets tied to the cursed potash mines of Stassfurt. Subsequently, his discovery leads him into a treacherous underground world, where he must navigate dangers, including encounters with monstrous German miners, unraveling the disturbing truths of survival and humanity that challenge the very core of his identity and mission.
Free audiobook
City of Endless Night — LibriVox recording, 9 h 40 min in 18 sections.
Public-domain recording by volunteer readers. Listen online, download MP3s or stream from the Internet Archive.
Quick answers
Who wrote City of Endless Night?
City of Endless Night was written by Milo Hastings and first published in 2014.
What genre is City of Endless Night?
It is usually shelved as Alternate History, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
How long is City of Endless Night?
The median edition has 255 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is City of Endless Night free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of City of Endless Night?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 9 h 40 min.
What books are similar to City of Endless Night?
Readers who like it often enjoy After London, The Scarlet Plague and Bring the Jubilee.
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