Listen to this captivating audiobook, narrated by the talented Mark Nelson. With a rating of 2.9 out of 5, and a length of 18 hours and 56 minutes, this audiobook will take you on an extraordinary journey.
In this mesmerizing tale by William Hope Hodgson, we find ourselves in a world where the Sun has faded, leaving the Earth illuminated only by the lingering glow of volcanic activity. The remnants of humanity have gathered in the Last Redoubt, an immense metal pyramid towering nearly eight miles high. Yet, even within this sanctuary, they are besieged by unknown forces and Powers lurking in the darkness outside.
To protect themselves, the inhabitants have created a Circle of Energy, known as the "air clog," powered by the mysterious underground source called the "Earth Current." The Watchers, colossal beings, have inhabited the darkness for eons, patiently waiting for the Circle's power to wane and crumble. The darkness beyond the Circle holds other entities, some with origins unknown, while others may be eerie remnants of humanity.
Leaving the safety of the Circle is a death sentence, or worse, an obliteration of the soul. As our story unfolds, the narrator establishes a telepathic connection with an inhabitant of a forgotten, lesser redoubt. Driven by love and longing, our protagonist embarks on a perilous expedition to aid the inhabitants of the lesser refuge, whose Earth Current has been depleted. But disaster awaits the first expedition, plunging the narrator into a desolate darkness.
Undeterred, the narrator ventures alone into the unfathomable abyss, driven by the knowledge that the girl he has connected with is the reincarnation of his lost love. H. P. Lovecraft himself hailed this novel as a pinnacle of macabre imagination, a work that ensnares the reader with its sheer potency. Clark Ashton Smith echoed the sentiment, calling it one of the most astonishing and purely innovative works in all of literature.
Prepare yourself for a haunting and awe-inspiring listening experience as you delve into the depths of "The Night Land."
