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Lord of the Silent Death

    Lord of the Silent Death is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Robert Moore Williams. Key subjects include archaeologists, weapons and museums.

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    About Lord of the Silent Death

    "Lord of the Silent Death" by Robert Moore Williams is a science fiction novel likely written during the early to mid-20th century. The story revolves around an archeologist, Samuel Morton, who uncovers a mysterious box during an expedition in Asia Minor. When he eventually opens the box, he inadvertently unleashes a horrific entity that causes sudden death through silence and a peculiar form of bodily destruction, leading to a chilling series of events in Chicago. The narrative follows Rocks Malone, Morton's assistant, who is drawn into a web of mystery and danger after Morton's death. As the plot unfolds, Rocks learns that the box contained a weapon rather than treasure, capable of killing without sound. The book delves into themes of ancient civilizations and the potential for lost technologies while Malone races to uncover the truth and stop further carnage, including the mysterious deaths of Morton's colleagues and a terrible tragedy at a theater. The gripping tale concludes with Malone and Penny, who is emotionally entwined with him, determined to seek answers in Asia Minor, hinting at the existence of otherworldly forces tied to the history of their discoveries.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Science fiction
    • Chicago, Ill.
    • Archaeologists
    • Weapons
    • Museums

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Lord of the Silent Death?

    Lord of the Silent Death was written by Robert Moore Williams.

    What genre is Lord of the Silent Death?

    It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

    Is Lord of the Silent Death 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.

    What books are similar to Lord of the Silent Death?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Jewel of Seven Stars, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus and The Time Machine.

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