"Enduringly captivating." —Observer
"Pioneering." —Daily Mail
"Wells was the founding father of science fiction, and in his utopian fantasy novels he was proved eerily correct." —Daily Telegraph
An unexpected guest at the Coach and Horses in Iping arouses the local's interest with his short temper and his completely covered face. Griffin is seeking solitude and quiet, but is soon forced from the village and finds temporary shelter in the home of an old university friend, Kemp. There, injured and fatigued, he tells his old friend how he discovered the secret to making himself invisible, and tries to join forces with him to use this new power to bring about a reign of terror.
In this new audio version, narrator Jake Urry vividly brings this classic H. G. Wells tale to life for 21st-century audiences.
An unexpected guest at the Coach and Horses in Iping arouses the local's interest with his short temper and his completely covered face. Griffin is seeking solitude and quiet, but is soon forced from the village and finds temporary shelter in the home of an old university friend, Kemp. There, injured and fatigued, he tells his old friend how he discovered the secret to making himself invisible, and tries to join forces with him to use this new power to bring about a reign of terror.
In this new audio version, narrator Jake Urry vividly brings this classic H. G. Wells tale to life for 21st-century audiences.
BN ID: | 2940173191724 |
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Publisher: | Jake Urry |
Publication date: | 07/23/2021 |
Series: | Jake Urry Classics Collection , #5 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Everybody loves a protagonist. Our heroes and heroines inspire us to face our fears, to strive for greatness, and to triumph in the face of evil. Which brings us to our point: a good story still needs some evil. There’s no getting around it, really. Besides, the bad guys and girls often provide the most fun! They […]