Door of the Unreal

Published in the early 20th century, 'Door of the Unreal' by Gerald Biss is an early werewolf novel that stands out in the author's primarily crime fiction oeuvre. The story revolves around two mysterious disappearances on a Sussex road, one involving an aristocrat and a famous actress, prompting a large but ineffective investigation by Scotland Yard. An American visitor, concerned about the strange events, embarks on his own investigation to uncover the truth behind these disappearances. The novel is notable for its influence on the weird fiction genre and has been praised by H.P. Lovecraft.