The Moon Pool

Set on the mysterious island of Ponape, this gripping fantasy follows a group of explorers who stumble upon an underground realm filled with bizarre cultures and advanced technology. Their discovery unleashes the Dweller, a monstrous threat to the South Pacific. A. Merritt enhances the lost world genre, drawing inspiration from various influences, including the occult and mythology. This edition features a biography of Merritt and an introduction that explores his literary sources and the context of his work.