The Plague of St. James Infirmary

"The Plague of St. James Infirmary" is a short story by Ken Asamatsu, translated from the original Japanese by R. Keith Roller.
The story first appeared in English language translation in the anthology of Japanese Mythos writings, Night Voices, Night Journeys (Lairs of the Hidden Gods).
==Synopsis==
In 1920s Chicago, Elliott Ness battles Al Capone as at the same time elemental forces of fire and water battle each other in the form of fire servants of Cthugha and water servants of Cthaat. Michael Leigh, a character originally created by Henry Kuttner, also makes an appearance.
== Behind the Mythos==
The pitting of fire against water in this story is a direct attempt to blend the kami elementals of Japanese mythology into the different concepts of the Mythos, in a manner quite similar to the August Derleth approach.
Category:Ken Asamatsu works
Category:Expanded Mythos Works