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“The satire is spot on. . . . There’s a pinch of Pratchett, a drop of Hiaasen and a deep affection for the worst of Fleet Street, but the result is all Guttridge.”—The Guardian

“I enjoyed the book immensely. Should make anyone smile, with the possible exception of New Agers, pensioners and devil-worshippers.”—Ian Rankin

Nick Madrid isn’t exactly thrilled when his best friend in journalism—OK, his only friend in journalism—the Bitch of the Broadsheets, Bridget Frost, commissions him to spend a night in a haunted place on the Sussex Downs and live to tell the tale. Especially as living to tell the tale isn’t made an urgent priority.

But Nick stumbles on a hotter story when he discovers a dead man hanging upside down from an ancient oak. Why was he killed? Is there a connection to the nearby New Age conference centre? Or to The Great Beast, the Hollywood movie about Aleister Crowley, filming down in Brighton?

New Age meets The Old Religion as Nick is bothered, bewildered but not necessarily bewitched by pagans, Satanists and a host of assorted metaphysicians. Séances, sabbats, a horse-ride from Hell and a kick-boxing zebra all come Nick’s way as he obstinately tracks a treasure once in the possession of Crowley.

Delve into the stories of famous absinthe connoisseurs like Vincent van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, and Ernest Hemingway, and discover the controversy and effects of the Green Fairy. This comprehensive guide offers insights into absinthe's contemporary culture and ritual.

• Discover absinthe recipes and cocktail ideas
• Explore the history of absinthe and its cultural impact
• Learn about absinthe antiques and collecting

Perfect for confirmed absinthe drinkers, curious neophytes, and avid collectors alike, this book is an intriguing and seductive exploration of the exquisite elixir.

Unearth the lost worlds of Wyoming's Bighorn Basin! Ancient Wyoming merges paleontology, geology, and artistry to reveal a dozen ancient ecosystems spanning 300 million years. Explore a time when Wyoming was a vast ocean, a lush rainforest, and a mountain prairie.

Discover the fascinating flora and fauna that once thrived in this region. Through stunning paintings and detailed explanations, visualize ancient landscapes and understand the processes that shaped them. Perfect for geology enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about Earth's history. Learn about fossil formation, climate change, and the evolution of life in this captivating journey through time.

• Explore ancient ecosystems through stunning illustrations
• Understand the geological history of the Bighorn Basin
• Learn about fossil formation and the evolution of life