The Moon Pool

In this classic lost world tale by Abraham Merritt, Dr. David Throckmartin embarks on a scientific expedition to the South Sea Islands, where he uncovers the Moon Pool—a portal to the mysterious underground realm of Muria. When Throckmartin and his companions go missing, his friend Dr. Walter Goodwin leads a rescue party into this astonishing subterranean world, encountering incredible beings, advanced technology, and the dark worship of a malevolent entity known as The Shining One. This gripping narrative has influenced later works, including H.P. Lovecraft’s "The Call of Cthulhu."