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The Book of Hastur

Books of Cthulhu 7

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The Book of Hastur

By: C. T. Phipps, Tim Mendees, David Hambling, Matthew Davenport, Andrea Pearson, Eric Malikyte, David Niall Wilson
Narrated by: Gary Noon
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“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.

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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!
The narration was superb! male, female, different time periods, it didn't matter. It was the same narrator, but it felt like wildly different stories.
I can't envision a different narrator, it was perfect!

One of the strongest entries in this series!

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