
Seven Footprints to Satan
'Seven Footprints to Satan' Summary
The novel's central character, John Silence, stumbles upon a hidden path in the mountains. He discovers that this path leads to the Devil's domain, where he can challenge Satan and win eternal riches and power. The path consists of seven footprints, each marked with an inscription. With each footprint he steps on, John is confronted with a moral dilemma, a choice between good and evil. As he progresses, he faces increasingly dangerous challenges, with the consequences of each wrong step becoming more dire. If he takes four right steps, he will win the Devil's wealth and power, but if he makes three wrong steps, he will become Satan's slave, body and soul, for eternity. The novel delves into John's psychological struggles as he navigates these perilous choices, highlighting the ever-present temptation of power and the struggle between good and evil within him. Eventually, John reaches the Devil's throne, where he faces the ultimate test of his will, ultimately choosing his own fate.Book Details
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Abraham Merritt
United States
Abraham Merritt was an American author, journalist, and editor who lived from 1884 to 1943. He is known for his imaginative and vividly descriptive fantasy and science fiction novels, many of which...
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