Sample
  • The Smoky God or A Voyage to the Inner World

  • Esoteric Classics: Occult Fiction
  • By: Willis George Emerson
  • Narrated by: Shea Taylor
  • Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (154 ratings)

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
The Smoky God or A Voyage to the Inner World  By  cover art

The Smoky God or A Voyage to the Inner World

By: Willis George Emerson
Narrated by: Shea Taylor
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $6.95

Buy for $6.95

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
activate_primeday_promo_in_buybox_DT

Publisher's summary

The Smoky God is a classic tale from the genre of hollow Earth or subterranean literature. A once-favorite tale of Amazing Stories publisher Ray Palmer, The Smoky God is the (purportedly true) tale of two Norwegian fishermen Jens and Olaf Jansen, who sailed their fishing vessel into the inner Earth in the year 1829. While in the center of the Earth, they find an entire society and meet a race and of advanced giants. Eventually, the father and son leave, and Olaf tells his tale, many decades later.

Public Domain (P)2020 Lamp of Trismegistus

What listeners say about The Smoky God or A Voyage to the Inner World

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    124
  • 4 Stars
    18
  • 3 Stars
    9
  • 2 Stars
    2
  • 1 Stars
    1
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    109
  • 4 Stars
    20
  • 3 Stars
    3
  • 2 Stars
    1
  • 1 Stars
    3
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    114
  • 4 Stars
    12
  • 3 Stars
    8
  • 2 Stars
    1
  • 1 Stars
    1

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Another interesting "tale" of inner earth

I've read a number of old text and stories that, although separated by either distance or time sound oh so similar to some of the information shared here.
Whether you choose to believe this fantastical story or not, it is well written and narrated! A great read.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Worth the time

Written in an older way of expressing oneself—totally enjoyed though I had to listen carefully. Great storyline which I don’t doubt as true due to how much knowledge that has been withheld from the average person. Opens up the mind and, if fantasy, good job.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great story!

I've heard little bits and pieces from this before but only now have heard the story in its entirety. some believe it to be a true account given. from the book itself, I cannot tell.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

great story

I have over 100 titles to my credit here on audible and this is one of the better ones. I am very fond of the hollow or honeycombed earth so I may be biased but it's a great story regardless

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

4 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

a must read if in to hollow earth theory.

a must read if in to hollow earth theory.
this and the coming race.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Short but I loved it!!!

Very interesting book. I always wanted to read this book. I was thrilled when I found it on Audible. Regardless of the run time it is worth getting.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful and enticing story

I 100% believe in olaf’s experience. His story was a very nice listen. I feel bad for how he was treated by the outer world though.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
  • BW
  • 01-24-24

Outstanding Story!

I throughly enjoyed this story and listening to the reading of this wonderful work. The only true sadness I felt was hearing that the maps and other data had been turned over to the Smithsonian which means it will never be seen or heard of again.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    1 out of 5 stars

Hard to follow

It was pretty boring and hard to follow what was happening. Don’t think I would recommend.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!