The Devil Rides Out
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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A landmark of British occult fiction, The Devil Rides Out chronicles the desperate battle of the Duc de Richleau and his allies against the sinister Satanist Mocata, who has drawn their young friend Simon Aron into a dangerous black magic cult. Dennis Wheatley constructs a relentlessly suspenseful narrative, pulling readers through forbidden rituals, demonic summonings, and a harrowing night-long vigil within a protective magic circle as the forces of darkness press in from every side. The tone is urgent and breathlessly paced, blending meticulous period detail with a genuine sense of supernatural dread that treats its occult subject matter with deadly seriousness. Wheatley presents the struggle between good and evil as an absolute and ancient war, grounding his fantastical set pieces in enough esoteric lore to make the threat feel terrifyingly real. First published in 1934, this novel remains the definitive classic of its genre and the book that established Wheatley as the undisputed master of the occult thriller.
Author: Dennis Wheatley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Heron Books
Genre: Horror
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark of British occult fiction, The Devil Rides Out chronicles the desperate battle of the Duc de Richleau and his allies against the sinister Satanist Mocata, who has drawn their young friend Simon Aron into a dangerous black magic cult. Dennis Wheatley constructs a relentlessly suspenseful narrative, pulling readers through forbidden rituals, demonic summonings, and a harrowing night-long vigil within a protective magic circle as the forces of darkness press in from every side. The tone is urgent and breathlessly paced, blending meticulous period detail with a genuine sense of supernatural dread that treats its occult subject matter with deadly seriousness. Wheatley presents the struggle between good and evil as an absolute and ancient war, grounding his fantastical set pieces in enough esoteric lore to make the threat feel terrifyingly real. First published in 1934, this novel remains the definitive classic of its genre and the book that established Wheatley as the undisputed master of the occult thriller.