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Synopsis
In 1954, an expedition found what seemed to be a missing link in the evolutionary an ancient, immensely powerful amphibian creature. Scientists tried to tame it, break its will, and even change its very being with surgery and torture, but the beast rebelled, killing nearly all in its way. But was the creature truly a throwback, a freak survivor of some prehistoric era-or was it something more? Six decades later, one scientist attempts to find out, using a time machine to journey into the past. What he finds not only shatters his vision of what the Creature might be, but could change the history of the human race forever. Paul Di Filippo reinvents the Creature with a tale of time travel, horror, and mystery that blends Cold War science fiction with today's cutting edge cyberpunk.
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Creature from the Black Lagoon: Time's Black Lagoon: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult sci-fi horror novel contains graphic violence, torture of a sentient creature, and disturbing scientific experimentation. The blend of horror and cyberpunk includes explicit descriptions of brutality and killing.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include torture, graphic violence, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark reimaginings of classic monster stories with time travel twists will find this compelling.