Moon-Face and Other Stories

Moon-Face and Other Stories

Moon-Face and Other Stories is a 1906 short story collection by American author Jack London. The title story is a dark psychological tale in which the narrator harbors an irrational, murderous hatred for a man with a "moon face," ultimately luring him to a grisly death with a pack of starving dogs. Blending adventure, suspense, and the macabre, the collection explores London's signature themes: the brutality of nature, primal instinct, and the fragile line between civilization and savagery. Other tales, including "The Leopard Man's Story" and "Planchette," showcase his vivid storytelling and fascination with obsession, fate, and human darkness.