After falling into a deep mine shaft, the unfortunate traveler encounters representatives of a highly developed underground civilization. Having mastered the incredible energy of the so-called vril, the cave dwellers gained abilities far surpassing those of human beings—they can communicate by the power of thought, cause or relieve pain from a distance, and even destroy entire cities in the blink of an eye. Originally published anonymously, “The Coming Race” caused a real sensation in society and exerted a huge influence on numerous adherents of secret societies as well as on such creators as Herbert Wells.