About this audiobook
“Ho-Ho, or the Monster” Henry Reider Haggard is an exciting adventure story with detective and humor elements, telling about an unusual expedition into the depths of New Zealand and the collision with the myths of the Maori people. The main character, a courageous and practical British traveler, goes to the unbeatable forests of New Zealand, where among the local tribes pass the scary legends of the mysterious and cruel night monster - Ho-Ho. The indigenous are convinced of its supernatural origin, and the mention of this name itself makes them horror. However, the hero decides to discover the true nature of the mysterious being. During the dangerous investigation and night surveys it is revealed that behind the mystical curtain of overbelief and fear is hidden a fraudulent human intelligence and a smart affair. Haggard, with a thin irony and deep respect for the Maori culture, shows how human inventiveness and healthy sense are able to reveal the most wicked beliefs, while preserving the atmosphere of a real island adventure. **About what the book in three words:** Maori, Mystery, Island. **Who to read:** to fans of exotic adventures and detective secrets, fans of history and folklore of New Zealand, as well as to all fans of the light and dynamic works of Henry Reider Haggard.
