Georg Döring’s Die Mumie von Rotterdam (The Mummy of Rotterdam) isn't your typical adventure about pyramids and curses. Instead, it plants a seed of ancient horror in the damp, bustling streets of a 19th-century Dutch port city.

The Story

The discovery of a mummy sends shockwaves through Rotterdam. But this isn't just an archaeological find. Its appearance coincides with a series of strange and frightening occurrences that have the whole city whispering. The plot follows the investigation into these events, as characters try to untangle whether the mummy is a cause, a coincidence, or a symbol of something much darker lurking in their own society. It's a race to solve the mystery before fear completely paralyzes the city.

Why You Should Read It

What grabbed me was the setting. Döring makes Rotterdam itself a character—all fog, canals, and nervous energy. The fear feels real because it's happening to ordinary people in a familiar place, not explorers in a distant tomb. The tension builds from the 'what if' of the supernatural colliding with the everyday. You're constantly questioning what's real and what's panic, which makes every chapter unpredictable.

Final Verdict

This is a gem for readers who love classic Gothic chills but want something off the beaten path. If you enjoy stories where the mystery is as much about human psychology as it is about a physical threat, you'll be hooked. It’s perfect for a dark, rainy night when you want a historical thriller with a genuinely eerie vibe. Just be prepared to jump at shadows afterward.