In the cold Atlantic waters off Massachusetts, something ancient stirs. Aboard The Aranui , a team of researchers sets out to explore Devil Reef, hunting undiscovered species and marine anomalies. But beneath the waves near the haunted town of Innsmouth, they recover something far older—and far more intelligent—than expected. Driven by myth, obsession, and scientific ambition, zoologists Ronald Roberts and Professor Mitchell descend into ruins untouched by time… and awaken a horror beyond comprehension. As unnatural specimens surface and a living creature is dragged from the abyss, the expedition spirals into madness. Some knowledge does not rest quietly. Waves of Madness is a Lovecraftian descent into deep-sea horror—rich in atmosphere, mythos, and existential dread. Set two years before The Shadow Over Innsmouth —this standalone tale weaves classic mythos elements into a chilling story of discovery, obsession, and the price of knowledge not meant to surface. Blending ancient mythology with speculative science and psychological tension, Waves of Madness draws inspiration from the haunting mystery of The Shadow Over Innsmouth and the creeping isolation of At the Mountains of Madness . As the crew ventures deeper into uncharted waters, they recover cryptic relics, abnormal biological specimens, and ancient symbols that defy interpretation—hinting at a hidden legacy beneath Innsmouth’s silence and the enduring presence of the Deep Ones. Perfect for fans of H.P. Lovecraft, The Terror , The Thing , and horror fiction like Annihilation , The Fisherman , and Into the Drowning Deep . Themes and Features: Forbidden knowledge, scholarly obsession, and ancestral memory - Psychological unraveling and cosmic horror - Cults, cryptic artifacts, and submerged ruins - Subtle callbacks to The Shadow Over Innsmouth - Rich maritime atmosphere and 1920s period realism - An eerie fusion of science, myth, and madness