![]() It is also reminiscent of Clark Ashton Smith’s earlier works. In many ways the style of “The Last Testament of Thomas Griffith” reminds me of HP Lovecraft’s writing. ![]() One of my favorite visuals is that of a smiling corpse, detailed enough to create a striking image, but not overwritten. Adil-Smith is a master at atmosphere, painting a picture so dark and vivid it is hard to look away. Soon, Howell, also Griffith’s love rival, meets an untimely death and from there things spiral downhill.Īlthough the plot is not wholly original (if I have any complaints, that would be it), the story is well written enough to keep me interested. They are cut off from civilization by virtue of their location and a hellish storm that bears down on them. ![]() Written in the first person as a letter to Griffith’s loving wife, this short story is the accounting of the final days of two lighthouse keepers, Griffith and his co-worker, Howell. ![]()
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