In an attempt to uncover the mysteries of a seemingly cursed area called
the "blasted heath" by the locals, an unnamed narrator sets about
questioning the townsfolk as to the location's history. When he fails to
gain any information, he approaches the old and possibly deranged Ammi
Pierce, who claims that the problems first arose as a result of a
meteorite crash in 1882. A fantastic example of Lovecraft's seminal
science fiction writing not to be missed by lovers of the genre. Howard
Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural
horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not
furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be
among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the
twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: "At the
Mountains of Madness", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over
Innsmouth". Read & Co. is publishing this classic short story now as
part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition with
a dedication by George Henry Weiss.