Description
By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930)
The Poison Belt by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a thrilling and suspenseful science fiction novel that takes the reader on a thrilling journey of survival against all odds. The story follows a group of characters who must face a cataclysmic event as the earth passes through a poisonous belt of gas. As they struggle to find a way to survive, the characters must confront their own mortality and grapple with the idea of facing the end of the world.
Doyle’s writing is engaging and draws the reader in from the very first page. The tension and suspense are palpable throughout the novel, creating a sense of urgency that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy to empathize with their plight and root for their survival.
Overall, The Poison Belt is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will leave readers pondering their own mortality and the fragility of life. Doyle’s masterful storytelling and vivid imagery make this novel a must-read for fans of science fiction and survival fiction alike.
Book Description:
Three years after the events that took place in The Lost World, Professor Challenger urgently summons his fellow explorers (Professor Summerlee, Lord John Roxton, and reporter E.D. Malone) to a meeting. Oddly, he requires each to bring an oxygen cylinder with him.
What he soon informs them is that from astronomical data and just-received telegraphs of strange accidents on the other side of the world, he has deduced that the Earth is starting to move through a region of space containing something poisonous to humankind.
Shutting themselves tightly up in Challenger’s house, they start to consider what may be done. But as their countrymen start to drop, will their oxygen last long enough to determine and implement a solution?
