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The House That Stood Still by A. E. Van Vogt
The House That Stood Still by A. E. Van Vogt
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The House That Stood Still
by A. E. Van Vogt
🛸 VINTAGE SCIENCE FICTION & MYSTERY
A classic Golden Age sci-fi puzzle involving ancient architecture, advanced technology, and a web of lethal contradictions.
Extended Synopsis
The House That Stood Still presents a complex labyrinth of mystery and science fiction characteristic of A. E. Van Vogt's renowned style. The narrative opens with a series of jarring contradictions: a woman subjected to a primitive beating only to be wounded by weaponry far surpassing modern technological capabilities. Compounding the enigma is the case of a murdered and buried man, where all existing evidence paradoxically points to him still being alive.
The epicenter of these bizarre, deadly occurrences is the Grand House. This mysterious estate predates the surrounding community and is suspected to be older than any known human settlement on the Left Coast. As the protagonist unravels the secrets hidden within its walls, the story blends elements of detective fiction with advanced, speculative science, forcing the reader to question the very fabric of the reality presented.
Author Biography
A. E. Van Vogt (1912–2000) was a prominent Canadian-born science fiction author, widely recognized as one of the most popular and influential writers of the genre's Golden Age in the mid-20th century. He was famous for his fragmented, highly complex narrative structures and his focus on grand, cosmic ideas.
Reader Targeting
- Classic Sci-Fi Fans: Readers who appreciate the imaginative concepts and distinctive prose of Golden Age science fiction.
- Mystery Enthusiasts: Individuals drawn to complex, puzzle-box narratives involving seemingly impossible crimes.
- Vintage Book Collectors: Scholars and collectors looking for early printings from the Paperback Library era.
Accolades & Awards
- Authored by a foundational figure in 20th-century speculative fiction.
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9780610630163 |
| Publisher: | Paperback Library |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 1968 |
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