The Moon Pool - Phoenix Science Fiction Classics (with Notes and Critical Essays)

Merritt's science fiction and fantasy inspired many to become future writers in the field. His influence is widespread and continues to the present day. **** The Moon Pool is his seminal piece. It is a haunting tale of "fantasy, romance, adventure; something of a mystery, something of the supernatural." (New York Times Book Review). **** The story details the adventures of Walter Goodwin, who leads an expedition to rescue those who have fallen victim to the Dweller The Dweller is a being of enormous power, unimaginable terror and great beauty, created by the ancient inhabitants of the mythic land of Mauria, deep within the bowels of the earth. **** This student edition contains critical essays by Hugo winning Cory Panshin and Paul Cook, Principal Lecturer (English) at Arizona State University.