Bøger af Frank Powell

Deep dive into this ‘Classic Werewolf Collection’ from the very best fantasy, adventure, and literary fiction writers.From the creator of ‘The Three Musketeers’, Alexandre Dumas, to Frank Powell, author of the first pioneering science-fiction novel about lost worlds and the mastermind of the short story himself, Guy de Maupassant, this unmissable collection paints a dark and dramatic anthology of twilight’s most frightening foe.You’ll encounter the poetic prose of Marie de France, an intoxicating tale from Sabine-Baring-Gold and the heartbreakingly unjust curses of Frederick Marryat. But beware, when the full moon shakes off its spooky shadow, you’ll be howling for mercy when the wolves awaken…This ‘Classic WereWolf Collection’ is ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’ and Disney’s ‘Werewolf by Night’.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1879) was a widely celebrated French author, member of the Académie Française, recipient of the Legion of Honour, and famous for ‘The Three Musketeers’. A British actress and author, Florence Marryat's (1833-1899) work spans ‘Love’s Conflict’, ‘Her Father’s Name’, ‘There is No Death’, and ‘The Blood of the Vampire’.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a French author and representative of the literary movement ‘Naturalism’. His first published story, ‘Boule de Suif’, remains his most celebrated work today. Frank Powell (1845-1906) was an American author, celebrated for his widely successful science-fiction novel ‘The Wolf-Men’. Marie de France (1160-1215) is the earliest known French female poet, famous for her 12 poems known as ‘lais’.Catherine Crow (1803-1876) was an English novelist, children’s writer, and playwright. Crow was the first female author of werewolf fiction, producing the works ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ and ‘The Night-Side of Nature’. Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was an Anglican priest and writer, heavily influenced by the gothic and fantasy genre.

When a group of scientific adventurers are swallowed up by the Hollow Earth below, this submarine arctic expedition discovers more than it could have ever hoped.Happening upon ghastly beasts and unfriendly foes within a lost underworld, prehistoric animals soon reveal new wonders of scientific discovery with no mercy.But when the group later discover a race of vicious wolf-men and the remnants of an ancient civilisation, they must now question life on earth as we know it. Not just the beginning of our civilisation – but the dawn of the end itself.Weaving a rip-roaring tale of adventure, discovery and fright, Frank Powell’s ‘The Wolf-Men’ is said to be one of the first science-fiction books about lost worlds and lost races.Crafting an unmissable journey into a new world, 'The Wolf-Men' is the ideal adventure for fans of ‘Avatar’, 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', and 'Jurassic Park'.Frank Powell (1845-1906) was an American author, celebrated for his widely successful science-fiction novel ‘The Wolf-Men’. Credited today as one of the first science-fiction books about lost world’s and lost races, Powell kick-started a genre of fiction that would deep dive into imaginative, and often frightening, worlds.Powell was also an influential figure in the literary creation ‘Buffalo Bill’. Whilst it is not entirely clear whether this series was published by Powell himself or Colonel Prentiss Ingraham (1942-1904), readers of Powell can expect a journey like no other, full of wonder and might throughout.

Said to be one of the first books about lost world's and lost races. Journey into a fantastic world inhabited by dinosaurs, giant spiders, and a lost race of wolf-men. Science-Fiction at it's best.

Auszug aus dem Buchtext:In wenigen Sekunden flogen die beiden Männer zwischen den Hecken einer Landstraße hindurch, während die starken Motoren von Oswyns "Panhard" unter ihnen dröhnten."Sagen Sie", fragte der Yankee nach einigen Augenblicken der Fahrt, "wie weit ist es wohl?""Etwa fünfundvierzig Meilen bis Hilton Manor", lautete die Antwort."Welche Geschwindigkeit haben Sie?", lautete Haverlys nächste Frage."Vierzig", erwiderte Oswyn."Ich schätze, sie wird es besser machen als das. Legen Sie den Hebel um.""Es ist riskant im Dunkeln", warnte Oswyn, doch er befolgte den Befehl seines Begleiters trotzdem. Unter der zusätzlichen Kraft sprang der Wagen wie ein lebendiges Wesen vorwärts, seine monströsen Scheinwerfer blitzten durch die Dunkelheit wie die Augen eines riesigen Tieres. Jeder Bolzen und jede Niete zitterte und sang mit dem Pochen der mächtigen Zylinder.Sie war ein wahres Geschoss, doch die Hand des Arztes war ruhig wie ein Fels, als er das Lenkrad festhielt. In diesem Moment sah Haverly auf seine Uhr. ...So beginnt ein fantasiereiches spannendes Abenteuer in der unglaublichen Welt der Wolfsmenschen.