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The Shadow World

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1 cm

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The shadow world examines the collision between rational inquiry and supernatural possibility through the lens of early 20th century spiritualism. The story focuses on a group of intellectuals who gather to test the boundaries of science and perception, using s ances and psychic investigations to probe what lies beyond accepted understanding. Rather than adopting a purely sensational tone, the novel builds its tension through philosophical debates and personal testimonies, highlighting the friction between skepticism and belief. At its core, the narrative contemplates whether the unseen can be approached through method and reason or if it remains forever beyond comprehension. The characters discussions mirror a cultural moment when interest in the occult was growing among the educated, driven by a desire to reconcile faith with empiricism. The protagonist, with ties to psychical research societies, embodies this tension, guiding others into the realm of the unknown while navigating doubt himself. The shadow world constructs an environment of eerie possibility, inviting the reader to question where truth ends and speculation begins.
  • Title

    The Shadow World

  • Author

    Hamlin Garland

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Double 9 Books

  • Published

    May 2025

  • Weight

    191g

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1 cm

  • ISBN

    9789371135658

  • ISBN-10

    9371135654

  • Eden Code

    7321865

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