To the Stars by L. Ron Hubbard captures the profound emotional and temporal effects of space travel, where time dilation leads to interstellar travelers becoming displaced in time. The human sacrifices involved in technological advancements in space exploration, portrays the deep isolation experienced by those traveling near the speed of light.
Good horror novels engage readers in ways few other genres can. Have a look at ten revealing reasons why people are drawn to horror and scary books, each backed by an example from notable novels.
Originally published in July 1940, L. Ron Hubbardʼs immortal horror novel, Fear, turned the genre to the direction it goes today—one in which the horror is based on everyday realism and could conceivably happen to anyone.
Rain has an uncanny ability to set a somber tone, act as an ominous prelude to the macabre, serve as a character in its own right, and act as a catalyst in murder mysteries.
Originally published in July 1940, L. Ron Hubbard’s immortal Fear is recognized as a pioneer of the modern psychological thrillers. It has riveted and influenced both readers and authors for over 75 years and continues to do so today.
Looking for a great murder mystery? These book recommendations are what mystery lovers are reading. Discover these amazing gems.
The next article in our series entitled “What Was the Author Thinking” spotlights the master of the macabre Robert Bloch, author of Psycho. The novel originally published in 1959 and the basis of Alfred Hitchcock’s movie is considered a classic in the genre.
In this next article in the series about authors and their stories, we discuss the Dean of Science Fiction Jack Williamson’s story “With Folded Hands” and what influenced him to write it.
Do you ever wonder how Stephen King comes up with the ideas for his novel? In this blog you find the real-life incidents that inspired “Pet Sematary.”
A great opening sentence can sometimes be as memorable as the book it begins.