The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press’ archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966.

The thirtieth book in this reprint series is titled Barnabas, Quentin and the Mad Magician. Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross.

When Cabrini, the world famous illusionist, comes to Collinwood, Carolyn Stoddard and her friend Beth Mayberry hope to work as his assistants. But suddenly Carolyn’s anticipation changes to fear. Cabrini turns out to be a frightening figure, shrouded in mystery. Carolyn is certain his hypnotic eyes have pierced the soul of Beth Mayberry, making her a slave to the satanic rites he has planned.

Barnabas offers to help, but he is already under police suspicion.

News of ghastly murders in the region add to Carolyn’s terror - the victim’s throats have been ripped open. Everyone suspects Quentin Collins. And somewhere in the shadows Cabrini waits and weaves a spell…