CANDLEMAS EVE

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Summary: The only book I have ever read Twice
Review: A rock n roll star (Simon Proctor) pretending to be a satanist finds out what true satanism is, in this great horror novel. For anyone interested in horror novels, I truly recommend it.

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Summary: A Fun, Frightening Read
Review: It should be clear by now that an author's high Bestseller status and popularity is not necessarily an automatic guarantee or indicator of literary quality. Stephen King, one of America's top-selling, wealthiest authors, is an often entertaining storyteller, but a mediocre writer, in my humble opinion. In contrast, few have probably heard of Mr. Sackett, or read his horror books, at least in comparison to the numbers of people who have consumed works by authors like King, or Koontz. And yet, ironically enough, Sackett's books are eminently, even compulsively, readable, with engaging characters, and exciting, erudite plots. Sackett knows his history, his mythology and folklore, but he never becomes pedantic, or "heavy." In Sackett's books, one encounters revived Egyptian mummies, Romanian vampires, tormented werewolves, the witches of Salem returning to life from the depths of Hell, and a demonic Indian spirit that materializes in an artsy college town in upstate New York. Mr. Sackett's style is nothing if not eclectic. Indeed, his books are often unpredictable and will keep you enthralled until you turn the very last page. Not everything works all the time; occasionally the human characters suffer from stereotyping as much as they do from the supernatural entities they encounter, and not all of Sackett's plot twists, inventive though they may be, work (for instance, I was never all that comfortable with some of the story developments in his "Mark of the Werewolf"). Is Mr. Sackett a writer of the stature of Poe or Lovecraft? No (who is?). Still, having said that, it's quite accurate to say that Mr. Sackett's books are rare, delightful treats, like those sometimes corny but wonderful horror movies you loved as a kid. In other words, you should make the effort and search them out. I can't say I read this book in one sitting, but I tried. In all probability, you'll find yourself, like me, wishing Mr. Sackett was more prolific, and that he would write as many books as Stephen King, or Dean Koontz. Considering the stale, trite works currently occupying space on the "Horror" shelves in most bookstores, books that inspire a yawn of boredom far more often than they do a shudder of fright, one can only ask- Mr. Sackett, where are you when we need you?

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Summary: Saintanism, witches and Heavy metal all in one.
Review: this was a book I red when I was in 9th grade. I couldnt put it down then and I still can not. you'll read this one over and over. The witches are so evil, but at the same time you fall in love with their charecters. keeps you turning pages.If your lucky enough to find a copy still it's a good read.