The Tomb of Horrors (novel)

The Tomb of Horrors is a fantasy novel written by Keith Francis Strohm and published in 2002. It is based on the infamous Advanced Dungeons & Dragons module of the same name, originally designed by Gary Gygax.

The novel expands upon the module's premise, telling the story of a party of adventurers who enter the Tomb of Horrors in search of treasure and to stop the evil lich Acererak from achieving his malevolent goals. The narrative delves into the characters' motivations and backstories, providing a richer context than the original module, which primarily focused on dungeon exploration and challenging encounters.

The novel is known for attempting to capture the deadly nature of the original module, with many characters meeting gruesome ends as they navigate the traps and puzzles within the Tomb. The book explores themes of greed, sacrifice, and the corrupting influence of power. While drawing heavily from the source material, Strohm's novel provides its own interpretation of Acererak and the Tomb's lore, offering readers a more fleshed-out narrative experience. The novel is a part of the Greyhawk Classics series.