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Candlemas Eve

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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.

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.

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.

An excellent story about two 17th Century wtiches, executed during the Salem witch hunt, are brought back to life in the 20th Century by a group of curious fools. I bought this book almost ten years ago, and still have it. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. I wish I could have found more Jeffery Sackett books back when I had more time to read. If the rest are as good as this one, I missed out.

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?

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.

I'm always on the lookout for well done horror - something like Peter Straub's "Ghost Story", Susan Hill's "Woman in Black," or of course Stephen King, particularly his earlier work. I picked up "Candlemas Eve" on a whim accompanied by some strong reviews here, but was left wanting. I found this a lurid, juvenile attempt at horror that is more like a group of pre-teens discovering a cache of Playboy magazines than it is horror. If you're looking for an aging rock star's confrontation with the supernatural, you may want to try Joe Hill's "Heart-Shaped Box", or just go back and read his dad's "Salem's Lot" again.

I read this book when I was a teenager and I remember it as being a great book at the time. I was into that genre more at that age and remember it being a hot topic amongst the other girls. I don't remember guys reading this book for the "porn" aspect of it--as someone else has claimed in one of the reviews.

It was well written and kept you glued to the pages until it was finished. That is how I remembered it. If you like this genre, you will like this book.

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!

Intriqued by the cover of this book, I decided to read it; however, instead of being terrifying, Candlemas Eve is a detailed porn novel.

Expecting to be horrified, I selected Candlemas Eve, only to be sheepish embarassed by the authors explicit sex in this novel. I am not saying I don't like sex in novels or movies, but this is PORN!

I am not offended by this novel, but am dissapointed the crux of the novel is porn, instead of bone chilling suspense.

Jeffery Sackett knows how to write a bestseller, write porn. Clever antics, origonally invented by Steven King, to attract teenager boys to buy trash.

Ozzy Osbourne, living proof that even someone who is borderline retarded can transmute themselves into a multi-millionare, was I believe the author's inspiration for the character Simon Proctor in this novel. Simon, like Ozzy Osbourne, is a middle-aged rock star catering his music to young teenage kids. Simon does not believe in satanism, like Ozzy Osbourne, but sings satanic lyrics on stage to get filthy rich. A fad many rockstars have caught onto. Singing about Satanism and witchcraft will make an entertainer a quick millionare, the more abhoring and shocking the lyrics are the better.

It has been a few months since I have read a poorly written book, I was way overdue. A novel with the most irrational and absurd plot. A minister of a church has a son who sings satanic songs to teenagers for a living, yet the minister has not ex-communicated his son and allows him to sleep in his own house! What I found so amusing is this minister goes around everyday condeming his son's actions, yet allows his son in his pressence, in his house, and even partakes in leisurely conversation with his son on a daily basis. I have met many ministers in my lifetime, but this guy has to be the epitome of a hypocrite; why would any christian want to go to his church?

I like to read a horror book now and then, but I cannot stand to read stupidity!