Tragic and unfortunate story behind characters and author alike, however they live on in this collection – among many others. A well-deserved immortalisation of his work, befitting a master of his craft. Suspenseful, terrifying in what he doesn't say, rather than what he does. With Lovecraft, he was a genius in unlocking the door for us to step through, rather than explain every skin-crawling detail, therein lies lovecraftian horror.