Publisher's Synopsis
The second volume in a collection of sci-fi tales by the father of science fiction. The tales contained in this book are: - The Empire Of The Ants - The Story Of The Inexperienced Ghost - The Door In The Wall In The Empire of the Ants, a group of men set out on an expedition along the Amazon river, in search of strange ants that are allegedly killing people. Fear and superstition threaten the party, but what they discover is much worse. The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost tells the tale of a young man called Clayton, who happens upon a ghost. The spirit is new to haunting, but is keen to try it. When Clayton attempts to imitate the ghosts movements to pass into the other side, it produces deadly consequences. The Door in the Wall tells the story of a man who at the age of five discovers a green door that leads to a beautiful, enchanted world. When he returns to the real world, he is full of grief at the loss. As the years pass the door appears to him on numerous occasions, but despite his longing to return, other events in his life prevent him from returning through the door. Will he find his way back? For fans of H.G. Wells, this collection will keep you turning the page.
