Episodes Before Thirty is a collection of short stories by Algernon Blackwood that explores the supernatural and the unknown. Each story is filled with suspense and mystery, drawing the reader in from the very first page.

Blackwood's writing style is captivating, with vivid descriptions that bring the eerie settings and otherworldly creatures to life. The stories are both chilling and thought-provoking, leaving the reader with a sense of unease long after they have finished reading.

One of the standout aspects of the book is Blackwood's ability to create a sense of atmosphere, setting the scene in a way that immerses the reader in the world of the supernatural. The tension builds steadily throughout each story, leading to shocking twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat.

Overall, Episodes Before Thirty is a riveting collection of stories that showcases Algernon Blackwood's talent for crafting tales of the unknown. It is a must-read for fans of horror and supernatural fiction, guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

Book Description:
Blackwood wrote this autobiography in his fifties, describing his first thirty years as an almost penniless British adventurer in Canada and New York, trying his hand at all sorts of investments, getting swindled again and again, sleeping on park benches, living in the woods, and sharing a one room tenement with friends who betrayed him and others who helped him through sickness and injury, reporting on aberrant personalities he met, their strange circumstances, and witnessing the criminal workings of Tammany Hall during his stint as a reporter for the Sun. His sanity was saved by his love of nature and writing as a therapeutic pastime, until he finally returned to England, where he began submitting his stories and made a name for himself as "one of the most prolific ghost story writers in the history of the genre" . This is a fascinating and precarious "coming of age" story. - Summary by Michele Fry