The Ghost Pirates by William Hope Hodgson
The novel follows the harrowing experiences of a sailor named Jessop aboard the ill-fated ship Mortzestus, which is plagued by mysterious and supernatural occurrences. As Jessop and the crew navigate treacherous waters, they encounter ghostly apparitions and inexplicable events that suggest the ship is under siege by malevolent forces from the sea. Tension and fear escalate as the crew struggles to maintain their sanity and survive the relentless onslaught of these spectral entities. The story builds to a climactic confrontation, exploring themes of the unknown and the thin line between reality and the supernatural.
The 3165th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1909
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Words
- 60,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 269th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- Horror Literature: A Core Collection and Reference Guide (Book edited by Marshall B. Tymn)