One man. Two identities. A terrifying experiment that reveals the darkness hidden within the human soul.
Respected London physician Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that the noble and corrupt sides of human nature can be separated. His dangerous experiments release Edward Hyde, a cruel and violent figure free from conscience and restraint. As Hyde grows increasingly powerful, Jekyll discovers that the evil he unleashed may be impossible to control.
This collection pairs Stevenson’s legendary Gothic masterpiece with six haunting tales of temptation, guilt, supernatural terror, and moral corruption. “Markheim” follows a murderer confronted by a mysterious visitor, while “The Body Snatcher” descends into the gruesome world of stolen corpses and medical ambition. “Thrawn Janet” draws upon the darkest traditions of Scottish folklore, and “The Bottle Imp” tells of a magical object capable of granting every desire at a terrible price. “The Merry Men” combines psychological suspense with the violence of the sea, while “Olalla” explores forbidden attraction and the sinister legacy of a decaying family.
Atmospheric, psychologically penetrating, and filled with unforgettable images, these seven works reveal Robert Louis Stevenson at his most unsettling. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Dark Tales is an essential collection for readers of classic horror, Gothic fiction, and supernatural literature.
