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Books of Cthulhu #7
The Book of Hastur
“Have you seen the Yellow Sign?”
Hastur was not a creation of H.P. Lovecraft but an adaptation of concepts created by Ambrose Bierce and Robert W. Chambers. Nevertheless, Hastur, AKA The King in Yellow, has since gone on to become one of the most iconic Great Old Ones. Whether the mysterious Lord of Leng in the Dreamlands or Cthulhu’s alleged half-brother, he is a figure who haunts the dreams of those mortals who touch upon even the barest knowledge of his existence.
THE BOOK OF HASTUR is a collection of short stories and novellas depicting Hastur’s influence over a variety of individuals as well as those individuals affected by his presence. Some of them are horror, some of them are Pulp adventure, and some are a mixture of the two.
Hastur was not a creation of H.P. Lovecraft but an adaptation of concepts created by Ambrose Bierce and Robert W. Chambers. Nevertheless, Hastur, AKA The King in Yellow, has since gone on to become one of the most iconic Great Old Ones. Whether the mysterious Lord of Leng in the Dreamlands or Cthulhu’s alleged half-brother, he is a figure who haunts the dreams of those mortals who touch upon even the barest knowledge of his existence.
THE BOOK OF HASTUR is a collection of short stories and novellas depicting Hastur’s influence over a variety of individuals as well as those individuals affected by his presence. Some of them are horror, some of them are Pulp adventure, and some are a mixture of the two.
- GenresHorrorCthulhu Mythos
377 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 17, 2024
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C.T. Phipps
93 books677 followersC.T Phipps is a lifelong student of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. An avid tabletop gamer, he discovered this passion led him to write and turned him into a lifelong geek. He is a reviewer for Before We Go, Fanfi Addict, and Grimdark Magazine.
He's written the Cthulhu Armageddon, Dark Undermaster Saga, Futurepunk, Lucifer's Star, Space Academy, The Supervillainy Saga, United States of Monsters, and Wraith Knight series.
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He's written the Cthulhu Armageddon, Dark Undermaster Saga, Futurepunk, Lucifer's Star, Space Academy, The Supervillainy Saga, United States of Monsters, and Wraith Knight series.
Blog: http://unitedfederationofcharles.blog...
Website: https://ctphipps.com/
C.T. Fanclub: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14917...
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ctphipps
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September 26, 2024
One of the strongest entries in this series!
This was a really set of stories all in some way revolving around Hastur. From Ancient cults, to mid 20th century intrigue, these stories really run the gamut. If you've read others in this series (or happen to be a connoisseur of fine Lovecraftian stories), you'll recognize some familiar faces, such as Andrew Doran, Harry Hambling, or John Henry Boothe, in some all new adventures.
My personal favorite would probably be the second story, mostly because I love the whole idea of a Viking meeting something truly horrific.
Having said that, I genuinely can't think of a story that I'd rate lower than an 8.5, with most being on the 9-10 side. They were all so engrossing!
I'd really recommend giving this a try, it's easily one of the best in the series!
This was a really set of stories all in some way revolving around Hastur. From Ancient cults, to mid 20th century intrigue, these stories really run the gamut. If you've read others in this series (or happen to be a connoisseur of fine Lovecraftian stories), you'll recognize some familiar faces, such as Andrew Doran, Harry Hambling, or John Henry Boothe, in some all new adventures.
My personal favorite would probably be the second story, mostly because I love the whole idea of a Viking meeting something truly horrific.
Having said that, I genuinely can't think of a story that I'd rate lower than an 8.5, with most being on the 9-10 side. They were all so engrossing!
I'd really recommend giving this a try, it's easily one of the best in the series!
November 4, 2024
Nope. A disappointment for me. I have really enjoyed this series until it began to wander. Book five was about "Time loopers". I skipped it. Now the book of Hastur. A few good stories and a lot of all- over the map. Multiple stories with a Hillbilly/Redneck theme. Lots of dream world wrestling with the King in Yellow which tuns to silliness. Get back on track. This is supposed to be eldritch horror not comedy with the Beverly hillbillies.
August 5, 2025
Not a big fan of Hastur, but this was a good collection.
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