Mysteryville
Mysteryville by Jules Lermina, published by HollywoodComics.com, LLC in March 2010, is a work of fiction that presents a unique narrative set in a secret futuristic city established in the 18th century. The story follows explorer Alcide Trémalet, who, after being driven from China by the Boxers, discovers this hidden New Paris, known as “Mysteryville.” The city has developed advanced techniques in sound and light, raising questions about its future as tensions mount between factions that wish to either reconnect with the outside world or maintain their isolation.
Readers will find a blend of science fiction, action, and adventure as the plot unfolds around the potential civil war sparked by Trémalet’s arrival. The edition spans 244 pages and also includes Lermina’s macabre classic story, Twice Dead, adding depth to this collection. The themes of exploration and conflict in Mysteryville invite readers to consider the implications of isolation versus engagement with the broader world.
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Driven from China by the Boxers, explorer Alcide Trémalet chances upon a secret futuristic city created in the 18th century by French Protestants fleeing persecution. This New Paris, or “Mysteryville,” has mastered the use of sound and light. But will his arrival trigger a civil war with those who seek to rejoin, and perhaps conquer, the outside world and those who wish to preserve their isolation? Mysteryville (1905) is one of Jules Lermina’s most original novels. This book also includes his macabre classic story Twice Dead (1895). Brian M. Stableford has been a professional writer since 1965. He has published more than 60 science fiction and fantasy novels, as well as several authoritative non-fiction books.
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