The case of Charles Dexter Ward

A young man named Charles Dexter Ward has a peculiar interest for the past. He discovers a relative in his family who was a mad alchemist who lived in the 18th century. He also discovers that something terrible happened in the district while he was alive. Just what actually did happen was quickly hushed down. Remaining a secret until now..... Ward becomes obsessed by this story and determines to uncover the secret by all means.


Most of Lovecraft's published works were short stories, this is more of a novel. This is a truly frightening story that is hard to put down once you start reading. You might want to read a few of his short stories before you read it, to get to learn a little about Lovecraft's ideas.
Lovecraft has influenced many of todays horror writers such as Stephen King and Brian Lumley.