Clock Shavings

by Tracy R. Twyman

The True Story of the Ordo Lapsit Exillis

In a dank basement in Denver, Colorado, in the summer of 2001, a group of friends attempted to contact a dead French artist on the Ouija board as part of a research project about the Holy Grail.

They were hoping to get help decoding an historic occult mystery pertaining to the royal bloodline of France. They had no idea they were opening a portal to Hell.

What followed was a 13-year adventure into the supernatural, trailing mysterious clues given to them from beyond the veil.

Join Tracy, Brian, and the brethren of the Ordo Lapsit Exillis , as they explore the secrets of Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, the Priory of Sion, and the Apocalypse, gleaned from the ghostly lips of artist Jean Cocteau, Cain the Murderer, Baphomet the Goat, Lucifer the Lightbearer, and Satan himself.

Initiate yourself into the hidden gnosis of the underworld, the Black Sun, the Ark of the Covenant, the Crucifixion, the Deluge, fallen angels, the war in Heaven, and the coming reign of the Anti-Christ, as told by spirits who are in a position to know.

Learn the secrets of the demons trapped in the Abyss down below. Discover how they plan to return to Earth, and reign once more through the coming of a powerful king.

Now, and only now, at this late hour, can this sub rosa information be told to the public. The window of revealing shall be agape but for a short time.

Genres: History, Occult, Nonfiction

334 pages, Paperback

First published August 28, 2014

About the author

Tracy R. Twyman is an American non-fiction author, born on August 28, 1978 in Kansas City, Missouri. She writes about esoteric history. Her most well-known books include Clock Shavings, The Merovingian Mythos, Solomon’s Treasure, and Money Grows on the Tree of Knowledge. Her latest is Baphomet: The Temple Mystery Unveiled, co-written with Alexander Rivera of The AeonEye.com.

Before writing books, she made a name for herself as the Editor and Publisher of a highly unique magazine entitled Dagobert’s Revenge, which was published from 1996 to 2003. She has appeared on several radio shows, television shows, and film documentaries. Most notably, she has been interviewed on National Geographic’s “Is It Real: Da Vinci’s Code” (2006), “Jesse Ventura’s Conspiracy Theory” (2012), and the documentary film Bloodline (2008). She has appeared repeatedly on Coast to Coast AM, and Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis (which she was the Executive Producer of for a period of time from 2014-2015), as well as many other programs.

Reviews

[Retta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found Tracy's interaction with Baphomet via the board fascinating along w/ His/Her interpreting of biblical history. I believe Tracy did an excellent job cross referencing and researching different scholars knowledge in regards to the Holy Grail along with well versed Occultist. Also a deeper understanding of these so called Elite's mentality with ringing in the NWO and what their true End Game is with the creation of Cern, Haarp and their weird and strange occult logos. Also gave me pause to think and come up with my own conclusions and agreements with her hypothesis

[Brian Erland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tracy Renee Twyman has written a book that is unlike anything I've ever encountered. You might think it odd that I use the word `encountered' instead of the more expected `read', but there's a reason. You see I discerned something more than just a book here; there is a living presence, other than the author, residing within these printed pages. You will recognize this presence as a disquieting sensation that paradoxically pushes the reader away, while simultaneously pulling them deeper into the mysteries waiting within. At first you will sense a cautionary impulse, an interior warning to discontinue reading. However if you are willing to fight through this innate defense mechanism before long this feeling will give way to a deep fascination that will override that initial impulse. With that said, welcome to the stout of heart. Welcome to the world of Clock Shavings'!

Since this book is autobiographical in nature I feel certain that the author is more than just aware of this dichotomous fear vs. fascination process I am referring to. Unquestionably she has moved in some of the darker corners of the esoteric, occult world where the more cautious and timid amongst us dare not go. Such being the case she has become intimate with particular people, groups and spiritual practices that have opened her mind and soul to non-physical dimensions and entities that may have agendas that are not in mankind's best interests. Thankfully some people just don't know what's good for them.

Throwing caution to the wind Tracy takes the reader on a remarkable journey of mythic proportions involving a quest undertaken by her newly founded secret society, `Ordo Lapsit Exillis' (Stones of Exile). Operating under a stated goal of discovering the true nature of the holy grail and exactly how it functions within the esoteric history and contemporary descendants of the royal bloodline of France. A lineage which allegedly includes Jesus of Nazareth and Mary Magdalene within its line of progenitors. Aided by her best friend and husband Brian, Tracy's quest oscillates between objective intellectual research and subjective personal experience. The first leading to the publishing of the now defunct underground classic zine (self-published magazine), `Dagobert's Revenge' and the latter to a specially designed Ouija board used to successfully contact the infamous goat-headed god Baphomet along with a number of other nefarious disembodied spirits.

Believe me when I say you will not be able to put this book down. Between the highly charged channeled material, the internal politics and intense egos warring within the OLE (Ordo Lapsit Exillis) and the arcane material presented you're in for quite a ride. If you enjoy exploring such topics as; Grail lore, numerology, divination, alchemy, etymology, sacred geometry, mythology, Satanism, Kabbalah, secret societies, the Nephilim, lost civilizations, Christian eschatology, UFO's, reptilians and the hollow earth then this is the book for you.

The final section of the book; "Terminus: Further and Beyond" (pages 252 - 418) functions in true interdisciplinary fashion presenting a dazzling comparative analysis and synthesis of the material presented, as well as some final thoughts & personal reflections from Tracy. This section is by far the most intellectually demanding portion of the book and will require the reader's utmost attention.

Whether you regard Tracy's interests and actions as being fearless or foolhardy, her inquisitive nature and research oriented pursuits have led to the creation of an amazing document. The authors firsthand accounts with preternatural entities coupled with her intellectual prowess within a wide range of esoteric fields have successfully coalesced in `Clock Shavings' into what just might be her Magnum Opus (Great Work). I predict that in the years to come this will be recognized as the book that summoned Baphomet out from the dusty pages of Templar history and veiled allusions of Freemasonry into the contemporary occult landscape as a conscious, aggressive personality to be dealt with. For good or ill, Baphomet once again moves amongst us!

[Brian Fang · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are a literalist Christian, you will probably be deeply offended by the provocative theses put forth in this book. It's 30% an account of the author allegedly using ouija board to contact Baphomet, Satan, and Cain and 70% esoteric history (the latter part can be a bit boring). Some of the "heretical" occult stuff (regarding sacrifice and money) was fascinating. I believe I will be reading more from Twyman, who seems to have a unique and sharp voice....

[Amber Strong · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is power in these pages. An other-worldly energy sparks and shimmers throughout this gripping saga; a captivating combination of personal experience and scholarly research. This fearless endeavour into the darkest corners of consciousness and reality requires the reader to confront the demons within and perhaps even more frightening, the demons lurking in the shadows all around.

[Priyank Tyagi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up this book because the cover piqued my curiosity... The book didn't dissappoint me and gave me a glimpse in to the inner workings of a cult even if the author didn't start that way. The occult gooeyness didn't end here, we went through the ages right from genesis to the apocalypse, met the Lords of Hell albeit briefly (I wouldn't want it any other way!) and experienced Ouija board sessions and couple of seance. But my 50 star review is not about all that. It is about the author's realization before the viral spread of the darkness she was chosen to spread. It is also about her thorough research, meta-analysis and cross references that made my understanding of this subject more lucid. I might not agree with everything that is here but she puts forth a strong case for it. Realizing the scope of the subject she has chosen, the book is precise and worth a read. I would recommend it to people who have interests in spirituality, occultism, religious and cultural comparative studies etc.
Even if someone wants to read it as a pixel of fiction (which it is not!) they will not put the book down.

[Bhava Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is divided into two parts, somewhat different. The first part deals with the occultist order that the author founded, and that contacted Baphomet, Cain and other spirits. The second part, is a difficult-to-follow yet absolutely precious detail of the authors theories and knowledge about the myth of the garden of Eden, biblical stories and their equivalent in ancient religions as well as in our modern society. It definitely will make you connect make things that you hadn’t thought could be connected before.

The myth part is difficult to read at times, for it makes reference to many other literary sources and religious traditions, but if you stick with it you can be certain to learn something and hopefully consider an alternative version of the story of the world that we have been told publicly by our religious leaders.

Well worth a read, it reminded me of things i read in “Siren Call of Hungry Ghosts” about how manipulative can spirits be, and how little they appreciate that we attempt to question their motives or goals

[Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, very interesting if true and see no reason not to believe it, kind of a cautionary tale. The end goes into almost too much detail but by then you’re kind of hooked. Note, the author was researching a controversial topic and died of I believe unknown causes at the age of 40.

[BandoR00 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun at first and then gets very complicated

If you're able to wrap your head around the absolute abstract and then quantify it in a way that tangible, you may be able to digest this book. It is not for the weak minded.

[Diana Thoresen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Evocative, well-written, deeply personal and highly intelligent...

[Cyberpagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

"How I started a Bathometic Order and then got freaked out by how spooky it all was."
Also, don't agree to write a book with a nazi con-man. They will do Nazi stuff and try to con you.

[Scotty · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book started off with promise, despite the multitudinous typos and grammatical errors; and, despite the complete lack of footnotes or endnotes. Unfortunately, the book quickly descended into a paranoid and delusional rant by the author that was, frankly, as difficult to read as it was to endure.

[Lefteris Heretakis · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing read! H

An insightful and inspiring book. A. Unique take on the subjects it analyses. Highly recommended! Very thoroughly researched. Well done!

[Todd R · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very interesting read here. It reeks of an occult novice working with concepts and entities way out of her league, as she comes to realize later. This book is a prime example of magicians with limited exposure to concepts outside their Xtian upbringings dabbling with the limited concepts of the occult found within that tradition. Therefore for them the occult is only darkness, and because of their naivete they embrace it and trust beings that seek to manipulate them. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed enough of it to finish, the topics are interesting, but much of the work displays the groups innocence. The last chapter was a horrendous attempt at linking all sorts of texts, historical personages both fictional and factual, and places together in a rambling mess that I gave up on about a quarter of the way through - a typical example of trying to piece together half truths and mythologies as though old material is somehow more honest and should, because of its age, be considered without rationality.
Overall this was an okay read - and a warning of what can happen when locked within ones version of reality.