"Journey to the Center of the Earth is a classic 1864 science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story involves German professor Otto Lidenbrock who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the centre of the Earth. He, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans descend into the Icelandic volcano Snæfellsjökull, encountering many adventures, including prehistoric animals and natural hazards, before eventually coming to the surface again in southern...

Gaston Leroux's novel The Phantom of the Opera, first published in 1910, remained a perennial favorite throughout the twentieth century and into the early 2000s. It was adapted to several popular motion pictures and into one of the most successful stage musicals of all time. Its main character, Erik, is a romantic figure whose appeal reaches across different cultures and times. He is a sensitive soul, an accomplished composer and musician whose great...

This book reviews famous ghost sightings and gives information about real-life ghost hunters.

This book reviews man-made horrors in stories including robots, mutants, Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Jack the Ripper, and time travel dangers with a brief description of some real-life man-made horrors.

This book explores the history and legends of some famous monsters including Bigfoot, Yeti, and Loch Ness Monster, as well as dragons, sea monsters, and giants.

This book reviews the history and folklore of werewolves including how they come to be, sightings throughout history, and movie entertainment.