Lives of the Mayfair Witches by Anne Rice 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Witching Hour
Lasher
Taltos

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin

Overview
Step into one of American fiction's most spellbinding sagas with the Lives of the Mayfair Witches collection by #1 New York Times bestselling author Anne Rice. This three-book paperback set gathers The Witching Hour, Lasher, and Taltos, tracing the Mayfair family of New Orleans witches across generations and continents. Rowan Mayfair, a brilliant neurosurgeon unaware of her ancient lineage, becomes central to a haunting mystery involving the seductive spirit Lasher, who has shadowed her family for generations. Rich with Gothic atmosphere and supernatural suspense, this trilogy suits adult readers who love dark family sagas, witchcraft, and immersive world-building.

About the Books
The Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy stands among Anne Rice's most acclaimed works, following the Vampire Chronicles as a landmark in modern Gothic fiction. The saga opens with The Witching Hour, which introduces Rowan Mayfair, a brilliant neurosurgeon who discovers the drowned body of Michael Curry off the coast of California and brings him back to life, setting in motion events that reveal her connection to a legendary New Orleans dynasty of witches. The family has been haunted for generations by a dangerous, seductive spirit named Lasher, and as Rowan uncovers her heritage, she is drawn into a world of ritual, secrets, and moral ambiguity. In Lasher, the second novel, Rowan must flee the darkly compelling yet menacing presence that gives the book its name, as the spirit's influence over the Mayfair bloodline intensifies and old secrets rise to the surface. The story deepens the mythology established in the first book, exploring the boundaries between love, power, and survival within the family. Taltos, the trilogy's conclusion, widens the scope further. When Ashlar learns that another Taltos has been seen, he is drawn into the haunting orbit of the Mayfair family, a New Orleans dynasty besieged by ghosts, spirits, and its own extraordinary powers. The narrative moves across centuries and continents, weaving prophecy, heritage, and ancient bloodlines into a sweeping conclusion. Together, the three novels form an atmospheric, richly imagined saga that remains a cornerstone of Rice's celebrated body of work.

Key Benefits

• Complete three-book paperback collection of Anne Rice's acclaimed Mayfair Witches trilogy
• Follows one continuous, multi-generational saga across The Witching Hour, Lasher, and Taltos
• Written by a #1 New York Times bestselling author celebrated for Gothic storytelling
• Perfect gift for fans of dark fantasy, witchcraft sagas, and family-dynasty fiction
• Compact paperback format is easy to shelve, travel with, or gift-wrap
• A rewarding pick for book clubs, fall reading lists, or holiday season gifting

Book-by-Book Guide
The Witching Hour — Introduces neurosurgeon Rowan Mayfair and reveals her connection to a legendary New Orleans dynasty of witches haunted across generations.
Lasher — Follows Rowan as she flees the seductive, dangerous spirit Lasher, whose grip on the Mayfair bloodline intensifies.
Taltos — Widens the mythology as Ashlar is drawn into the Mayfair family's world of ghosts, spirits, and ancient powers.

About the Author
Anne Rice (1941-2021) was a #1 New York Times bestselling American author born in New Orleans, the city that inspired much of her fiction. She is best known for the Vampire Chronicles, beginning with Interview with the Vampire, and for the Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy, which showcases her gift for lush, atmospheric storytelling and richly imagined mythology. Rice authored thirty-seven books across her career, blending Gothic horror, historical sweep, and supernatural fantasy. She lived for many years in San Francisco before returning to New Orleans, and later settled in Rancho Mirage, California.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This atmospheric trilogy delivers lush prose, dark family secrets, and centuries-spanning myth in one paperback set. Perfect for a birthday gift, holiday season treat, or stocking stuffer for the Gothic fiction lover in your life, or simply a rich addition to your own shelf for cozy fall and winter reading sessions.

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