THE FACE IN THE ABYSS By A. Merritt 206 page, 5.25" x 7.5" digest sized paperback, Avon Murder Mystery No. 29, Copyright 1945 The novel concerns American mining engineer Nicholas Graydon. While searching for lost Inca treasure in South America, he encounters Suarra, handmaiden to the Snake Mother of Yu-Atlanchi. She leads Graydon to an abyss where Nimir, the Lord of Evil is imprisoned in a face of gold. While Graydon's companions are transformed by the face into globules of gold on account of their greed, he is saved by Suarra and the Snake Mother whom he joins in their struggle against Nimir. The book is in VERY GOOD - FINE condition with some overall wear that includes some light spine chipping, a few light cover creases, tanned/browning pages, and some foxing spots on the inside of the covers. (see pictures)