Candlemas Eve

by Jeffrey Sackett

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• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553270680
• ISBN13: 9780553270686
• Release Date: April 1988
• Publisher: Bantam Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

One of the best horror novels ever written

Simon Proctor is a has been rock and roll star pretending to be a Satanist, and gets more than he bargained for. I read this book many years ago and it's one of the few books that I've read several times. It's a fun, fast paced read that makes other horror books look like a picnic in the park. Highly recommended, a must read for any serious horror fan. The ritual scene in the church is absolutely priceless!

The Beast was conceived on Candlemass Eve...

Heavy Metal meets old English limericks. This story is about a Metal band named "Witch's Sabbath", reminiscient of Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath, who hook tails with a couple of reincarnated witches, who take the music unto eclectic soaring heights. The character of Gwendalyn Jenkins is really admirable, in all her cruel, ruthless splendour. She loves Simon Proctor {an Ozzy-esque character}, who greatly reminds her of his ancestor, who was burned at the stake for being an Warlock, along with the two main witches, brought back to the earth by Satan, from Hell. She struck a deal to regain her long lost love, & now she finds her opportunity. & nothing will stop her from regaining what is hers! A news reporter greatly described like Ol' Broken Nose geraldo rivera, makes a cameo appearance, although the name herein is Percy Campbell. CANDLEMAS EVE is filled with plenty of lust, Magic, vengence, & dark humour. There are many situations Satanists will be able to relate to. Mr. Sackett was wise to include the disclamer in the author's note, that there are no authentic Satanic rituals in the whole book, but there are some interesting ideas, that you may want to incorperate in your own practices. CANDLEMAS EVE is basically designed to terrify the normals. I imagine it is quite effective. Overall, CANDLEMAS EVE is very entertaining, & inspirational at times. One interesting & exciting situation to the next. Never a dull moment.

Saintanism, witches and Heavy metal all in one.

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.

The only book I have ever read Twice

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.

An impressive story based on the Salem Witches.

This is a really, really great book. A story about Simon Proctor,a descendant of someone killed in the Salem Witch Trials, who is pretending to be a satanist for fame and money, and gets a taste of true evil when he encounters two witches who want to join his band. I loved this book, and recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a kick-ass horror novel.