A Must-Listen Lovecraftian Collection
4.5 out of 5 stars
I’ve always been drawn to the eerie and the eldritch, and The Book of Hastur by a selection of authors, narrated by Gary Noon, delivers both in spades.
This collection of short stories and novellas all revolves around the ever-mysterious Hastur, also known as The King in Yellow—a figure whose mere knowledge has been known to drive people to madness.
Whether you’re steeped in the lore of Lovecraftian horror or just dipping your toes into its shadowy depths, this book has something for everyone. From ancient cults to mid-20th-century intrigue, these tales stretch across time, showcasing the many ways the influence of Hastur can twist fate and fracture reality. The perfect mix of historical adventure and cosmic horror scratches an itch I didn’t even know I had.
I enjoyed this one a lot. Every entry is engrossing, each with its own distinct flavor of dread, action, or mystery. And Gary Noon’s narration? Absolutely spot on. His delivery enhances the creeping unease where needed and ramps up the excitement when the action kicks in.
This is, without a doubt, my favorite collection in the series so far, and if you love cosmic horror, pulp adventure, or just incredibly well-told stories, The Book of Hastur is a must-listen.
Book Description:
“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.
The Book of Hastur by Tim Mendees, David Hambling, Matthew Davenport, Andrea Pearson, Eric Malikyte, David Niall Wilson, CT PhippsNarrator: Gary Noon
Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins
Series: Books of Cthulhu #7
Published by Crossroad Press on October 21st 2024
Genres: Fantasy, Horror
Also by this author: Tales of Yog-Sothoth, Tales of the Al-Azif, Tales of Nyarlathotep, Heart of a Dragon, Cthulhu Armageddon, Agent G: Infiltrator, The Tower of Zhaal, Lucifer's Star
Also in this series: Tales of Nyarlathotep
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