Baal

by Renée Dunan

In Baal (1924), the great and seductive sorceress Palmyre teaches her assistant Renée the secret of her magic, including her ability to interact with creatures from other worlds, such as the unspeakable Baal, whose octopus-like form is the three-dimensional projection of an unfathomable four-dimensional entity. The book includes The Devil's Lovers (1929), a heroic saga about Satanism and Witchcraft that follows the adventures of a poacher and his daring wife in war-torn 16th century France. These two ground-breaking supernatural thrillers from early feminist writer Renée Dunan, also known for her crime fiction and erotic historical novels, depict witchcraft as having its psychological origins in sexuality, reflecting the repression of the sexual impulses by the social norms of the times. "Highly original works that fully deserve translation for the benefit of fans of modern horror fiction and exotic erotica." Brian Stableford.

Genres: Horror

Paperback

First published September 1, 2011

Reviews

[William Oarlock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two novels from the inspired Renée Dunan translated by the late Brian Stableford.

BAAL is a truly sublime masterpiece of weird fiction combining Gothic, occult and cosmic horror a few years ahead of Lovecraft and Ray.

THE DEVIL'S LOVERS an interesting 'folk horror' forerunner between Dumas and Seignolle.

[C. M. Kosemen · Rating 5 out of 5]

VERY well written, solid supernatural fantasy with a very erudite author, and a rare feminine sensibility. Mysterious, charming, humane; strongly recommended.