Gargoyles

""Gargoyles"" by Ben Hecht is a novel that follows the story of a young man named Thomas Hewitt Edward Cat who is a self-proclaimed ""gargoyle hunter."" Cat's obsession with gargoyles began when he was a child, and he witnessed a gargoyle come to life and kill his father. Since then, Cat has made it his life's mission to hunt and destroy these creatures.The story takes place in New York City during the 1920s, and Cat spends his days tracking down gargoyles and killing them. However, his obsession begins to take a toll on his mental health, and he starts to question his own sanity.As Cat's hunt for gargoyles continues, he meets a woman named Rachel who becomes his love interest. Rachel is a journalist who is investigating a series of murders that seem to be connected to the gargoyles. Together, they uncover a dark conspiracy involving the gargoyles and a secret society that has been hiding their existence from the world.The novel is a blend of horror, fantasy, and mystery, and it explores themes of obsession, love, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. Hecht's writing style is vivid and descriptive, and he creates a dark and atmospheric world that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. ""Gargoyles"" is a thrilling and unique read that is sure to leave a lasting impression.1922. American screenwriter, director, producer, playwright, novelist, the Shakespeare of Hollywood, who received screen credits, alone or in collaboration, for the stories or screenplays of some 70 films. His novel, Gargoyles begins: The calendars said-1900. It was growing warm. George Cornelius Basine emerged from Madam Minnie�������s house of ill fame at five o�������clock on a Sabbath May morning. He was twenty-five years old, neatly dressed, a bit unshaven and whistling valiantly, Won�������t you come home, Bill Bailey, won�������t you come home? Considering the high estate which was to be his, as the estimable Senator Basine, the introduction savors of malice. But, it must be remembered, this was twenty-two years ago, and moreover, in a day before the forces of decency had triumphed. The Soul of man was still unregenerate. Prostitutes, saloons, hellholes still flourished unchallenged in the city�������s heart. And Basine even at twenty-five was not one of those aggravating anomalies who pride themselves upon being ahead of their time; or behind their time. Basine was of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.