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The Door into Infinity

    Edmond Hamilton's The Door into Infinity is an adventure fiction and Victorian science fiction novel. Key subjects include Kidnapping.

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    About The Door into Infinity

    "The Door into Infinity" by Edmond Hamilton is a science fiction novella published as part of "Weird Tales" in the mid-20th century. The story explores themes of the mysterious and the unknown, centering on a secret society known as the Brotherhood of the Door which conducts sinister rituals involving a portal to another universe. The narrative combines elements of horror and adventure as it follows the protagonist's quest to rescue his wife from this ominous organization. The plot follows Paul Ennis, whose newlywed wife, Ruth, is kidnapped by the Brotherhood of the Door soon after their arrival in London. Ennis teams up with Inspector Pierce Campbell, a detective familiar with the Brotherhood's malevolent activities. They embark on a harrowing journey to locate the hidden lair of the Brotherhood, culminating in a dramatic confrontation during a sacrificial ceremony meant to open a portal to another universe. As Ennis fights to rescue Ruth, they discover the true horror of the "Door"β€”a gateway to an alien realm inhabited by indescribable entities. The story is a gripping blend of suspense and cosmic horror, culminating in a thrilling escape as Ennis and Campbell attempt to dismantle the Brotherhood's dark influence before it is too late.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Adventure stories
    • Americans, England
    • Kidnapping

    Quick answers

    Who wrote The Door into Infinity?

    The Door into Infinity was written by Edmond Hamilton.

    What genre is The Door into Infinity?

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

    Is The Door into Infinity 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 The Door into Infinity?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Time Machine.

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