The twelve maidens: A novel of witchcraft

by Stewart Farrar

In 1973, the BBC approached Stewart Farrar to write a one-episode radio play, which was to become the basis for his novel, Twelve Maidens. At the highest reaches of Maiden Tor, a coven of witches gather around the Twelve Maidens, a Neolithic stone circle, to practice black magick. Below in the English countryside, members of a scientific team who are testing a groundbreaking radar system begin to lose their lives. The scientists realize quickly that their enemies on Maiden Tor cannot be fought with technology. With nowhere else to turn, they enlist the help of a coven of white witches. What follows is an exciting battle between the forces of good and evil, one that can only be contained by the deep forces of the occult world. -- Amazon

Genres: Fiction, Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy

213 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

Stewart Farrar, along with Janet, wrote many books on witchcraft and was a well known witch appearing frequently in the media. He lived in Ireland and regularly toured the U.S.A. giveing lectures and workshops.

Reviews

[Jed Mayer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A hauntological merging of sorcery and science, standing stones and radar towers, rituals, sacrifices, and sex magic. Ultimately forgettable, but a delightful romp all the same.

[Matt Kelland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cheesy, dated, and quaint, but a lot of fun. White witches vs black witches, presented in a very British sci-fi format reminiscent of Quatermass, Sapphire and Steel, The Stone Tape, and the like. And the best bit is that Farrar and his ilk took it so seriously.

[Merel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ik vind het idee erg leuk en als hoorspel uit je jaren was het ook leuk om naar te luisteren.

Helaas wel wat ouderwets en het einde voelde haastig.