{"product_id":"book-1shh","title":"VRIL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVril: The Power of the Coming Race\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic 19th-century science fiction and occult novel by \u003cstrong\u003eEdward Bulwer-Lytton\u003c\/strong\u003e. The story follows an explorer who discovers an advanced subterranean civilization known as the \u003cstrong\u003eVril-ya\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful humanoid race that harnesses a mysterious energy force called \u003cstrong\u003e\"Vril.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel blends speculative science, utopian society, telepathy, advanced technology, and esoteric philosophy, and later became influential in occult and conspiracy literature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern audiobook editions generally describe it as a pioneering sci-fi adventure in which:\u003c\/p\u003eTwo explorers descend into underground caverns and encounter a technologically superior race powered by \"Vril\" energy, capable of healing, destruction, and telepathic communication. The narrator gradually learns that this hidden civilization may one day emerge and dominate the surface world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel is considered an early precursor to modern science fiction and later influenced occult traditions, hollow-earth myths, and speculative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":66839293886768,"sku":"BD1shh","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/1shh-Square-cover.png?v=1779412727","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-1shh","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}