I read the Witching Hour series (Witching Hour, Lasher, & Taltos) several times a year and have for over a decade. The books are huge, expansive, overwhelming, rambling, and INCREDIBLE! Considering when they were originally written (late '80s), the taboo subject matter discussed within the books is pretty shocking. Anne Rice has had a HUGE effect on me through these books. Through discussing the most dark, hidden, shameful aspects of humanity I think she helps people understand why others act the way they do, and why we think the way we think. You'll pick up/learn something new every single time you read the books, and I've read them dozens of times. If you like very dark, gothic subject matter set in lush settings (New Orleans mainly), you'll LOVE the Witching Hour series.
Louie, I love The Witching Hour, (Lasher, Rowan and her ancestors,) its my favorite of the series... I'm sure Stevie would love the all consuming devotion Lasher has for his human soul mates.
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