The Witching Hour

Anne Rice's "The Witching Hour" introduces Dr. Rowan Mayfair, a brilliant neurosurgeon unknowingly descended from a powerful lineage of witches. Her life irrevocably changes when she discovers Michael Curry, a man with a mysterious new sensory power acquired after a near-death experience. Drawn together by an undeniable, passionate force, Rowan and Michael embark on a journey to unravel the secrets of her past and his bewildering gift. This quest plunges them into the dark, complex history of the Mayfair family, a saga spanning centuries and continents, from the opulent châteaux of Louis XIV's France to the coffee plantations of Port-au-Prince, and the atmospheric streets of New Orleans and San Francisco. As they delve deeper, an intricate tale of evil, forbidden love, and an ancient, malevolent entity known as Lasher unfolds, threatening to consume them and perpetuate a legacy of supernatural power that has shaped the Mayfair destiny for generations.