Doom of the House of Duryea

"Doom of the House of Duryea" by Earl Peirce is a chilling horror novel from 1936 that explores the dark side of family secrets and inherited terror. The story centers around Arthur Duryea's return to his father, Dr. Henry Duryea, after two decades of separation, hoping to mend their broken relationship in a remote Maine lodge. Their reunion, however, quickly spirals into a nightmare as they grapple with the Duryea family's sinister legacy of vampirism and a long history of death. Arthur uncovers a disturbing book that reveals the horrifying truth about his ancestors and an awakening curse. The story builds to a tragic climax, where both Arthur and his father meet their untimely demise, leaving behind a haunting mystery that seems to fulfill the family's dark destiny, where dark folklore and psychological tension become major themes.