The Atrocity Archives by Charles Stross
The book is a unique blend of espionage thriller and Lovecraftian horror, following a tech-savvy protagonist who works for a clandestine British agency responsible for suppressing dangerous occult phenomena. The narrative weaves together bureaucratic satire with supernatural elements, as the protagonist must navigate the perils of office politics and eldritch abominations alike. Tasked with halting extradimensional entities from wreaking havoc on Earth, he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens to unleash an unspeakable horror, leading to a high-stakes mission that blurs the lines between advanced technology and ancient magical forces.
The 8645th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 90,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 51st on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)