The Shoggoth Concerto: A Fantasy with Pseudopods
summary of The Shoggoth Concerto: A Fantasy with Pseudopods by John Michael Greer:
John Michael Greer’s The Shoggoth Concerto is a genre-blending fantasy novel that combines elements of cosmic horror, music, and personal transformation. Set in the fictional town of Partridgeville, New Jersey, the story follows Brecken Kendall, a music education student at Partridgeville State University. While studying H.P. Lovecraft\'s works, Brecken encounters a young shoggoth—an amorphous, otherworldly creature traumatized by a night of fire and death. Despite initial fears, Brecken communicates with the shoggoth and offers it shelter, forming an unexpected bond. As their relationship develops, Brecken discovers a latent talent for music composition, leading her into a world of eldritch forces and ancient secrets. Her abusive boyfriend delves into forbidden occult knowledge, a secret organization hunts shoggoths, and an ancient darkness known as Nyogtha weaves its plans. Amidst these cosmic threats, Brecken must navigate her personal growth and the challenges of her newfound musical abilities. Greer’s narrative weaves together themes of personal empowerment, the intersection of art and the supernatural, and the complexities of human-monster relationships, all set against a backdrop of Lovecraftian horror.
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