Date of Award
6-12-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
English, MA
First Advisor
Khem Aryal
Committee Members
Marcus Tribbett; Warren Johnson
Call Number
ISBN 9798280760929
Abstract
Occult Detective Fiction (ODF) follows the standard procedures and practices of Detective fiction but throws in the supernatural elements: monsters, aliens, ghosts, and so forth. I dive into the history that led to the development of ODF, along with all the great authors who contributed to it. These greats were the likes of H. P. Lovecraft, Blackwood, Hodgson, and Quinn. Discussing these authors and their participation in ODF gives context to the novella and the choices that led to its development. From Voltaire’s impact on occultism to Poe’s invention of the detective novel, Apotheosis is heavily influenced by the greats mentioned above, more notably, Lovecraft’s short story “The Colour Out of Space.” Apotheosis follows Detective Samantha Sorrin on her first foray into the supernatural.
Rights Management
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Simmermon, Cameron Eric, "Apotheosis" (2025). Student Theses and Dissertations. 1058.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/1058
