What if the voice you prayed to hear from beyond belonged to something that wanted you dead?The Necromancers (1911) shocked readers with its blend of Gothic suspense and theological depth. This streamlined modern edition preserves Benson's dread-soaked atmosphere while clarifying Edwardian language for today's audience.
What You'll Explore Inside:
- A Prophetic Occult Thriller - Written by a priest who studied real séances, the novel exposes the hidden dangers of spiritualism still practiced today.
- Psychological & Supernatural Tension - Is Laurie's torment madness, possession, or both? The uncertainty fuels white-knuckle suspense.
- Faith under Fire - A powerful clash between Catholic exorcism and seductive New-Age ritual, perfect for readers who loved The Exorcist or The Conjuring.
- Atmospheric English Settings - Misty college quads, gas-lit parlors, and a lonely country manor where shadows move on their own.
- Reader's Companion - Historical notes on Edwardian occultism, character list, and discussion questions for book clubs and classrooms.
Unearth the classic that C.S. Lewis called "a formidable ghost story" and discover why tampering with the dead is never as innocent as it seems.