The Summoning of the Old Ones: A Three-Part Lovecraftian Tale

Name: The Summoning of the Old Ones: A Three-Part Lovecraftian Tale
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ISBN: 9781676862031

✍️ Jeffrey Thomas

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🏛 Independently Published 📅 2019 📖 107 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781676862031

📝 Description: The Summoning of the Old Ones: A Three-Part Lovecraftian Tale

Three stories, originally published separately, brought together for the first time...to detail the summoning of a god-like entity from beyond space and time into the vulnerable realm of humans. DRAWING NO. 8In the far-future colony of Punktown, inhabited by countless sentient races, an artist desperate for recognition is hired by worshipers of a god they call Ugghiutu to recreate a sacred drawing that was purposely destroyed...a commission he soon regrets. GATHERING FORCESAs Ugghiutu begins to manifest in the colony-city of Punktown, wreaking devastation, a battle-scarred band of former gang members assembles to fight back in any way possible. WUNDERWAFFEColonial soldiers protect a group of aliens who hope to reverse the incursion of Ugghiutu by performing a strange ritual, their only chance to save the city called Punktown.

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This collection effectively merges the atmospheric dread of cosmic horror with the gritty aesthetics of cyberpunk fiction. Thomas constructs a terrifying narrative where ancient gods collide with futuristic technology, creating a unique subgenre blend that feels both fresh and familiar to genre enthusiasts. The three-part structure allows for varied tones, shifting from artistic obsession to military action and spiritual desperation. It suits readers who enjoy complex world-building and mythological depth over simple gore. The depiction of Ugghiutu’s incursion provides a compelling study of helplessness against superior powers. While the pacing varies across the distinct tales, the overarching theme of inevitable doom remains potent. It is a strong recommendation for fans of dark fantasy who appreciate intellectual horror and intricate, multi-species settings that expand beyond traditional human-centric narratives.

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This collection effectively merges the atmospheric dread of cosmic horror with the gritty aesthetics of cyberpunk fiction. Thomas constructs a terrifying narrative where ancient gods collide with futuristic technology, creating a unique subgenre blend that feels both fresh and familiar to genre enthusiasts. The three-part structure allows for varied tones, shifting from artistic obsession to military action and spiritual desperation. It suits readers who enjoy complex world-building and mythological depth over simple gore. The depiction of Ugghiutu’s incursion provides a compelling study of helplessness against superior powers. While the pacing varies across the distinct tales, the overarching theme of inevitable doom remains potent. It is a strong recommendation for fans of dark fantasy who appreciate intellectual horror and intricate, multi-species settings that expand beyond traditional human-centric narratives.