A. E. Merritt - The Moon Pool -

The story follows Dr. Walter T. Goodwin, a scientist who ventures into the South Pacific to investigate the disappearance of a colleague's family near the ancient ruins of .

: It mixes science fantasy, cosmic horror, and romantic adventure. A. E. Merritt - The Moon Pool

: Beneath the ruins lies a subterranean world called Muria, filled with advanced technology, such as anti-gravity vehicles and "atomic" power. The story follows Dr

A. E. Merritt’s (1919) is a foundational "lost world" adventure that bridge the gap between Victorian exploration tales and modern cosmic horror. Originally a "fix-up" novel combining two serialized stories, it is celebrated for its "purple prose" and an extraordinary richness of imagination that influenced titans of the genre like H.P. Lovecraft. Core Narrative & World-Building filled with advanced technology