In the late 19th century, the Lost Race/World novel had emerged as a major force with H. Rider Haggard’s She: A History of Adventure and its countless imitators. At the same time, there was a resurgence of speculation about the possible existence of Plato’s Atlantis. So perhaps it was inevitable that writers would decide to tell the story of the most famous lost civilization of all.
Read MoreBlending fact, fiction, and legend Shirley seamlessly incorporates action, adventure, humor, horror, and plenty of tentacles to make this a fun read.
Read MoreThe Last Days of Atlantis, or Les Atlantes, Aventures des temps Legendaires, is a title few know about. A tale of love, a tale of betrayal and a tale of war on an island destined for destruction.
Read MoreIn the late ‘70s legendary pulp fictioneer Manly Wade Wellman created a fantasy hero named Kardios, who was the last survivor of Atlantis. The five tales of Kardios Wellman penned appeared in anthologies such as Swords Against Darkness and Heroic Fantasy, which are long out of print. For decades sword and sorcery fans have clamored for all five stories to be reprinted in a single collection.
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