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Isle of the Undead

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Isle of the Undead is a horror and classic fantasy novel by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach. Key subjects include islands.

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About Isle of the Undead

"Isle of the Undead" by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach is a thrilling horror novel likely written in the early 20th century, during the period of pulp fiction. The book explores the terrifying fate of a yachting party stranded on an island populated by the undead, blending elements of adventure and the supernatural into a gripping tale of survival and fear. The story follows the protagonist, Cliff Darrell, and his love interest, Vilma Bradley, who find themselves aboard a yacht named the Ariel. After encountering a ghostly galley crewed by ancient, undead men, they face a series of horrifying events that lead them to a cursed island. Cliff and Vilma attempt to rescue their friends who have been captured and are forced into a nightmarish ritual of sacrifice to powerful undead beings. As Cliff battles the malevolent Leon Corio, who serves the dark masters, he must navigate both the horrors within the castle and the supernatural dangers threatening their lives, culminating in a desperate fight for survival as the island itself begins to crumble.
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Isle of the Undead — LibriVox recording, 1 h 34 min in 5 sections.

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  • Islands
  • Horror tales

Quick answers

Who wrote Isle of the Undead?

Isle of the Undead was written by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach.

What genre is Isle of the Undead?

It is usually shelved as Horror and Classic Fantasy.

Is Isle of the Undead 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 Isle of the Undead?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 34 min.

What books are similar to Isle of the Undead?

Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus and Carmilla.

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