The time-raider

"The Time-Raider" by Edmond Hamilton is a science fiction story from the late 1920s that follows a man and Dr. Lantin as they try to solve the strange disappearance of Professor Ferdinand Cannell, a famous archaeologist searching for the lost city of Angkor in Indo-China. The story goes into ideas about time travel and things unknown, especially looking at Cannell's run-in with a weird creature that can move through time and space. The book starts with the mysterious disappearance of Cannell, stressing how important he was as an archaeologist. The story is told by an unnamed narrator who tells what happened that led to Cannell's puzzling meetings, highlighting the mystery around what might have happened to him. It all starts when Cannell goes into the depths of Angkor, where something spooky happens when a strange, supernatural power grabs him. The story builds suspense as the narrator tells how Cannell came back three years later, changed both physically and mentally, and scared of something that threatened his life. With strong descriptions and suspense, the beginning of the story sets the scene for an exciting trip through time and space.