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The shadow over Innsmouth is a horror and classic fantasy novel by H.P. Lovecraft. Key subjects include massachusetts and harbors.

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About The shadow over Innsmouth

"The Shadow over Innsmouth" by H. P. Lovecraft is a horror novella written in November–December 1931. A young student's antiquarian tour through New England leads him to the decaying seaport of Innsmouth, where he encounters strange inhabitants with an unsettling appearance and discovers dark secrets about the town's history. His inquiries uncover a sinister conspiracy involving an ancient undersea civilization and a mysterious cult, leading to a nightmarish revelation that threatens his sanity and survival.
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  • Fantasy fiction
  • Horror tales
  • Paranormal fiction
  • Massachusetts
  • Harbors

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Who wrote The shadow over Innsmouth?

The shadow over Innsmouth was written by H.P. Lovecraft.

What genre is The shadow over Innsmouth?

It is usually shelved as Horror and Classic Fantasy.

Is The shadow over Innsmouth 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 The shadow over Innsmouth?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 38 min.

What books are similar to The shadow over Innsmouth?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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