<p>In 'Casting the Runes,' Montague Rhodes James crafts a chilling narrative of supernatural suspense and horror that transcends the pages of mere fiction. Within the book's grasp, we follow the unnerving journey of Mr. Edward Dunning, a scholar who, upon scrutinizing 'The Truth of Alchemy' by the mysterious Mr. Karswell, finds himself entangled in an esoteric curse. James's story is rendered in his characteristic style?erudite, precise, and evoc...