The Case of Charles Dexter Ward (novel)

*The Case of Charles Dexter Ward* by H.P. Lovecraft is a horror novel that follows the mysterious case of Charles Ward, a young man in 1920s Rhode Island. After his mother's death, Charles becomes obsessed with his ancestral history and begins researching occult and necromantic practices. His investigations lead him to uncover dark secrets, summon supernatural entities, and eventually threaten to unleash chaos. The novel explores themes of obsession, the influence of the past on the present, and the thin line between science and the supernatural, blending detective mystery with cosmic horror.