The Eerie Adventures of the Lycanthrope Robinson Crusoe [Abridged] [Paperback]

Daniel Defoe (Author), H.P. Lovecraft (Author), Peter Clines (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 6, 2010

ROBINSON CRUSOE is one of the most enduring adventures of the past four centuries and one of the most well-known works in the English language.  Or is it?

Recently discovered amidst the papers of the 20th century writer and historian H. P. Lovecraft is what claims to be the true story of Robinson Crusoe. Taken from the castaway's own journals and memoirs, and fact-checked by Lovecraft himself, it is free from many of Defoe's edits and alterations. From Lovecraft's work a much smoother, simpler tale emerges--but also a far more disturbing one.

Here Crusoe is revealed as a man bearing the terrible curse of the werewolf and the guilt that comes with it--a man with no real incentive to leave his island prison. The cannibals who terrorized Crusoe are revealed to be less human than ever before hinted-- worshippers of a malevolent octopus-headed god. And the island itself is a place of ancient, evil mysteries that threaten Crusoe's sanity and his very soul.

This version of the classic tale, assembled by two legends of English literature and abridged by Peter Clines, is the terrifying supernatural true story of Robinson Crusoe as it has never been seen before.

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: Permuted Press; abridged edition edition (September 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934861529
• ISBN-13: 978-1934861523
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.6 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #577,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peter Clines grew up in the Stephen King fallout zone of Maine and--inspired by comic books, Star Wars, and Saturday morning cartoons--started writing at the age of eight with his first epic novel, LIZARD MEN FROM THE CENTER OF THE EARTH.

He made his first writing sale at age seventeen to a local newspaper, and at the age of nineteen he completed his quadruple-PhD studies in English literature, archaeology, quantum physics, and interpretive dance. In 2008, while surfing Hawaii's Keauwaula Beach, he thought up a viable way to maintain cold fusion that would also solve world hunger, but forgot all about it when he ran into actress Yvonne Strahvorski back on the beach and she offered to buy him a drink. He was the inspiration for both the epic poem "Beowulf" and the motion picture -Raiders of the Lost Ark-, and is single-handedly responsible for repelling the Martian Invasion of 1938 that occurred in Grovers Mills, New Jersey. Eleven sonnets he wrote to impress a girl in high school were all later found and attributed to Shakespeare. He is the author of numerous short stories, EX-HEROES, EX-PATRIOTS, --14--, THE EERIE ADVENTURES OF THE LYCANTHROPE ROBINSON CRUSOE, and an as-yet-undiscovered Dead Sea Scroll.

There is compelling evidence that he is, in fact, the Lindbergh baby.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A new look at an old classic July 17, 2012

By Justin G. TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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What do you get when you take Daniel Defoe's classic work Robinson Crusoe and inject a measure of H.P. Lovecraft, all the while making the title character a werewolf? You get the Eerie Adventures of the Lycanthrope Robinson Crusoe, by Peter Clines. I have to admit I was somewhat hesitant about picking this one up. I'm a HUGE fan of Peter Clines' other books (especially his zombies vs. superheroes epic Ex-Heroes and his modern classic horror novel 14), but I haven't been too impressed by the recent string of classic "rewrites" like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Still, my enthusiasm for the author finally won over, and I gave The Eerie Adventures of the Lycanthrope Robinson Crusoe a try.

Like PP&Z, The Eerie Adventures of the Lycanthrope Robinson Crusoe uses the original source material for the bulk of the story. Unlike PP&Z, the elements that Clines adds aren't for comedic effect. Clines is judicious with his additions, making this a convincing tale of an unsettled young man with an affliction that affects his life drastically every new moon. Becoming stranded on the island comes almost as a relief for Crusoe, as it allows the beast to run free each month without the guilt of harming another person. The other twist, of course, comes from the influence of H.P. Lovecraft. Early on, Crusoe's ship is beset by Shoggoths, and the island of his exile turns out to be the site of various dark rituals held by Cthulhu worshippers.

I was surprised at how well this story worked overall. It's a fascinating new way of looking at a classic piece of literature. I think Clines did a much better job weaving in the werewolf parts of the story than he did the Lovecraft bits, as the book as a whole read as the tale of a man and his affliction. The Lovecraft bits added a sense of ominous dread at times, but there never was a real confrontation or conclusion there. And it took a lot longer to read than the typical Clines book, but that was due to the style of the original material.

Ultimately, I think Clines pulled off what he was going for with this book. It's a viable update that's respectful of the original, and it's a good, entertaining read too. Whether you're coming into this as a fan of the author or a fan of the original Robinson Crusoe, The Eerie Adventures of the Lycanthrope Robinson Crusoe should not disappoint.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars trend re-setter! September 17, 2010

By Thomas Brannan

Format:Paperback

I've read some of the current mash-ups and I have been disappointed. Therefore, I approached this book with some trepidation, even knowing Peter Clines' work ethic and quality of output.

This book is worth it! I have the urge, right now, to email my kid's school and ask them to replace the Defoe on thier shelves with this one. Seriously. I remember reading ROBINSON CRUSOE in school, and I did not relish the experience. Don't misunderstand me; the book has stood the test of time for a reason, but Mr. Clines has cut the fat and replaced it with liberal doses of Lovecraft tie-ins and werewolfy goodness.

This book ends with END OF VOL. I, and I was *crushed* when I remembered that was how the original ended and not something added by the author. Co-author, whatever. (I haven't asked if there are plans for a continuation.)

Keep an eye on this Clines fellow. He's rather good.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably one of my top 5 favorite books ever. June 21, 2012

By Austin Bertrand

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Great book, Clines changed a great many of the subplots of the original but replaced them with more action and adventures, the werewolf thing totally works out and is wonderfully integrated. He's kinda happy being on the island alone for a while with no one to hurt when he changes. Friday is no longer black, but now is a "deep-one" or like a fish-man kinda thing, and I loved it, he has no problem calling Crusoe "Master" and is quite content with worshiping both the christian god and "Kathooloo," and Crusoe just accepts it and they become good friends, ending is also excellent, sad in some respects, but leaves enough to be imagined. I really loved the one sentence reference to THE HOUNDS OF TINDALOS in which Friday's father describes cannibals screaming "tyndlo."

Here's what i didn't like. First, this book had no advertisement at all, never saw it in any book store ever (and I looked very hard). Second, the cover in print is so very dark and grayed out compared to the image here, not to judge a book by its cover, but when you can barely make out the title of the book because of the lack of contrast between super dark blue and dull black, it may come across as a turn off, also if it was on a shelf, many people would just look past it as a blurry background book on their way towards a book who's cover grabs you by the eye with great contrast and color. Third, (this isn't a big deal) Clines seemed a little reserved on hitting the 'enter' button, I understand that was how the original was written, but it is no longer the original, and this book was a VERY SLOW READ,
I wouldn't mind an extra 20 pages if it took less time to conquer a page, that is typically a trait of bestsellers according to Dean Koontz and it makes sense.
All in all i would blame Permuted Press for this books lack of sales and popularity, i will say that besides the cover, the ink on the pages slightly shimmers and i like it and they have some great books, but they should really advertise more if they aren't going for the stores.