Black Easter -- James Blish

<p>Theron Ware is a renowned scholar and Doctor of Divinity. He is also secretly one of the world's great Black magicians. And when a rich megalomaniac industrialist, Baines, enlists his aid in summoning a demon from Hell to assassinate the governor of California (in an "excess of horror"), Ware has no scruples about accepting the assignment. But this terrible and devilish deed is only a warm-up, a test from Baines to see whether Ware can help him to accomplish his ultimate purpose: opening the gates of Hell and allowing the legions of infernal demons to overrun the world ...</p><p>Best known as a science fiction writer, James Blish (1921-1975) shows a darker side in his classic Black Easter (1968), a harrowing tale that blends horror, science fiction, fantasy, and a generous dose of black humor. The sequel, <em>The Day After Judgment</em> (1971), is also available from Valancourt.</p><p>"A fine break-through novel for the public that loved <em>Rosemary's Baby</em>." - <em>Publishers Weekly</em></p><p>"A book which will fascinate, absorb and scare the hell out of you." - <em>San Francisco Examiner</em></p><p>"The ending is an unexpected shocker. Mr. Blish has a capricious, deadly sense of humor. One you'll remember." - <em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p><br><br><b>Author:</b> James Blish<br><b>Publisher:</b> Valancourt Books<br><b>Published:</b> 06/25/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 132<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.60lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d<br><b>ISB