Metal Monster

The Metal Monster is a fantasy novel by Abraham Merritt, published in 1920. The story follows Dr. Goodwin and Dick Drake on a botanical expedition in the Himalayas, where they encounter a mysterious aurora and a powerful woman named Norhala. She commands a city of sentient metal beings known as the Metal Monster, leading to a confrontation with ancient Persian forces. The novel is notable for its imaginative portrayal of living geometric forms and the blending of science fiction with fantasy elements.