<b>Carnacki, the Ghost Finder</b> is a collection of short stories by British author <b>William Hope Hodgson</b>, first published in 1913. The stories follow the adventures of <b>Thomas Carnacki</b>, a paranormal investigator who uses scientific methods to investigate hauntings and other supernatural phenomena.<br /><br />Carnacki is a unique character in the world of paranormal fiction, as he is a rationalist who refuses to accept the existence of ghosts and other supernatural beings until he has evidence to prove their existence. He approaches each case with a cool, analytical mind and uses various gadgets and tools, such as a camera that can capture ghostly images, to help him in his investigations.<br /><br />The stories themselves are classic examples of the &quot;weird tale&quot; genre, and feature a wide range of supernatural creatures and phenomena, including haunted houses, spectral hands, and even a haunted violin. While the stories are somewhat formulaic, with each one following a similar pattern of Carnacki being called in to investigate a haunting, conducting his investigation, and ultimately solving the mystery, they are also highly entertaining and well-written, with a strong sense of atmosphere and tension.<br /><br /><b>William Hope Hodgson</b> (1877-1918) was a British author who wrote in a variety of genres, including horror, science fiction, and fantasy. He is perhaps best known for his novel &quot;The House on the Borderland&quot; (1908) and his short story collection &quot;Carnacki, the Ghost Finder&quot; (1913).