Mordenheim
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| Author | Chet Williamson |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Ravenloft series |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 1994 (TSR, Inc.) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 313 pp (first edition, paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0786902064 (first edition, paperback) |
| Preceded by | The Enemy Within |
| Followed by | Tales of Ravenloft |
Mordenheim is a fantasy horror novel by Chet Williamson, set in the world of Ravenloft, and based on the Dungeons & Dragons game. It was published by TSR in 1994.
After his wife dies, scientist Victor Mordenheim envisions bringing her back to life in a new host body. He first experiments by creating a living being, Adam, from the bodies of the dead.[1] Mordenheim then uses two inexperienced spiritualists, Friederich and Hilda, to find a young woman to house his wife's spirit. Adam objects to Mordenheim's plan and kidnaps the young woman chosen for the experiment. Friederich and Hilda then pursue Adam.[2]
Critics noted the strong similarity to Mary Shelley's gothic horror novel Frankenstein.[2][1]