Fall Roundup: New Releases

Pangs

Jerry L. Wheeler. Unlike their blood brethren, Warner and Seth are vampires who subsist on talent. They have been enemies for centuries, competing to feed on artists with the most prodigious musical gifts, and country blues singer Wade Dixon is no exception. But the pursuit and capture of Dixon unleashes unexpected forces that carry these combatants from the earthly realm to a dangerous land of eternal night where they must work together or die alone. Read More

“The fast-paced plot, strong characters, and air of mystery keep the pages flying. Fans of vampire tales will find plenty to enjoy.” —Publishers Weekly

The Hidden Ones

“Ring’s worldbuilding throws readers in the deep end, leaving them to sink or swim with minimal exposition. The result is disorienting but creates a genuine sense of otherness to the tuath world. Meanwhile, Baird and Tadgh’s relationship is fascinating, but wars with the action for the reader’s attention, giving both short shrift. Still, a magnetic narrator, playful turns of phrase (“I tried to look daggers at her but likely only managed spoons”), and a rich magic system make this worthwhile.” —Publishers Weekly Read More

The Strange & Wonderful History of Mother Shipton

The woman who would be known as Mother Shipton was born Ursula Southeil towards the end of the fifteenth century. Popular legend recounts how she was born in a cave near the town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, northern England. Following the death of her husband, young Ursula returned to the cave where she lived the rest of her days. Read More

Tam o’ Shanter

“Tam o’ Shanter” is one of Scottish poet Robert Burns’ most famous and beloved creations. The epic poem tells the story of poor Tam o’ Shanter, who after a night of drinking, tarries too long at the local pub. On his ride home, he comes upon a covene of warlocks and witches celebrating an infernal mass at the haunted ruins of the Alloway Kirk. Burns poem is humorous and rife with the Samhain spirit. Special hardcover edition. Read More

Crystal Vision Through Crystal Gazing

Fraer Achad. A concise treatise on crystal gazing authored by Charles Stansfield Jones, also known by his name as an occult adept, Frater Achad. Jones was a close associate of Aleister Crowley. For a time the Great Beast considered Achad his magical son. He became an important occultist in his own right with groundbreaking-and sometimes very controversial-magical theories. His other works include a a three work treatise on the Qabala. Read More

Scottish Fairy & Folktales

This is a classic and important collection of Scottish folklore and fairy tales. Douglas’s collection appeals to all ages. The editor includes numerous and diverse tales. There are mysteries of animals, stories of the fairies, Brownies, Bogles, Kelpies, Mermaids and others, and tales of Witches. Some tales may be familiar from the traditional of European folklore, but all are presented here with a Scottish flavour. Read More

Folklore In Lowland Scotland

Originally published in 1908, Eve Simpson’s collection of folklore is an interesting artifact of its time. The author covers diverse topics of Scottish lore including fairies, regional superstitions, witches & wizards, plants & birds, the mysterises of Roman wells, the influence of Scandinavians, fishermen’s superstitions, and fairs, festivals & funerals. Read More

Crystal Gazing

Northcote Thomas provides a lengthy study of the history and practice of crystal gazing. He covers techniques for scrying utilizing a crystal sphere as an aid in clairvoyance and obtaining visions. A chapter on the incantation or “call” is included. In additional to practical techniques, the work covers the crystal ball’s history. Thomas spends two chapters in an in depth discussion of Egyptian scrying. Read More

Madame Zadkiel’s Fortune Teller & Mirror of Fate

A nineteenth century introduction to a varied range of fortune telling methods and magical charms. Includes Napoleon’s Oracle, Madame De Stael’s Book of Necromancy, and Countess of Blessington’s Interpretation of Dreams, Madame Aubrey’s Palmistry, the Egyptian Circle, the influence of Saints days, and other diverse signs & auguries. Read More

Card Fortune Telling

Card Fortune Telling is an early classic on the subject of cartomancy. Platt provides a fascinating and comprehensive look at the subject with numerous illustrated throughout. Topics covered include: a history of the pack of standard playing cards, methods of divination, English methods of fortune telling, simple card layouts, methods purportedly used by Napoleon and some more unusual techniques. Read More