Omega: A novel [Hardcover]

Stewart Farrar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1980

In 1980, Omega was "recent future" science fiction, and, although the setting is now, the premise still holds. Scientists have learned to tap the power of the earth's electro-magnetic field—put 150 kilowatts of power into two electrodes on opposite sides of the globe and get 4015 megawatts. They think the world's energy problems are over! Well, not quite . . .

The conflict is between the forces of technology and greed and the gentle men and women who have respect for the land, are in touch with nature, and practice the "craft of the wise"—witchcraft. Omega is a book with a lesson: there is no time like the present to start healing the great mother. And this is the kind of book that can win people to the cause of so doing.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Stewart Farrar began his writing life in the Army during World War II when in 1944 he was assigned the task of drafting the definitive drill book for the Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun - this book was still in use until 1980. After the service, he became a journalist for Reuters. He published his first occult novel, Twelve Maidens, shortly thereafter in 1974. Stewart Farrar is recognized and respected as the most clear and weighty teacher of modern witchcraft since Gerald Gardner. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 343 pages
• Publisher: Times Books; First Edition edition (1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812908619
• ISBN-13: 978-0812908619
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,255,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thought-provoking book on Witchcraft, politics & survival!, February 13, 1998

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This review is from: Omega: A novel (Hardcover)

This book by Stewart Farrar was one of the first I'd read from him. I could NOT put it down! It takes the reader on a journey into a future not too far from our own day, where politics and religion blend
into a terrifying combination!
Farrar makes each character come alive, and the protagonists are
not only beliveable but the kind of neighbors I'd love to have!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, and very thought provoking, December 2, 2010

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This review is from: Omega: A novel (Hardcover)

This novel is a little dated in that it writes about a "future" date that we're already beyond, but just like "1984" that doesn't keep the story from being very engaging and gripping. The things it points out about society and government "black ops", coupled with the view of people surviving as "outlaws" makes for a very good read.

5.0 out of 5 stars essential book in my collection, September 10, 2010

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This review is from: Omega: A Novel of Eco-Magic (Paperback)

I first read Omega about 25 years ago. it was my formal introduction to Wicca, and it changed my outlook on everything. I also couldn't put it down, and for 25 years, kept it close to me. last summer, through a sad chain of circumstances, my copy was destroyed. I wrote to Janet (his widow) but never got an answer.
then I found it here on amazon. thank you.
over the years, Moira, Dan, Rosemary, Greg, Angie, Eileen, and Peter have become my friends.
there are some very special books that I can just pick up, and start reading; this is one of them. the political activities are eerily accurate, and very frightening, and the destruction of the World seems to me to be more fact than fiction every day.
as for his craft, I can't complain. there are no continuity errors that I've ever found, and all his characters are well-developed and "true" to themselves. it's a giant canvas, and the story is riveting.
in the end, it comes down to the traditional struggle between good and evil. the ending is amazing.
and it's REAL; I've been to the Red Lion Inn.
as little Diana says, "Blessed be".