The Claimed

Near a volcano that has only just burst open, someone uncovers a strange oblong object. Anyone who handles it or comes close to it soon suffers a grim end. The story takes a darker turn when the object's real owner appears to reclaim it.

The novel was written by Gertrude Barrows Bennett, who published fiction under the pen name Francis Stevens. The tale mixes eerie mystery with fantastical elements, and it suits readers who enjoy classic weird fiction with an otherworldly edge.