Introduction
If the Owens women represent the warm glow of kitchen magic and midnight margaritas, the Mayfair witches are the candle burning in the dark corner of an old New Orleans mansion.
You may be familiar with Anne Rice’s vampire series, The Vampire Chronicles. Recently, the second book has been made into the popular TV series, The Vampire Lestat. Rice took the same formula of writing style and ambiance then applied it to witchcraft.
Anne Rice’s series, Lives of the Mayfair Witches, is a gothic horror spin on the generational witch trope. Its dark, dramatic themes makes for a compelling story in Anne Rice’s signature descriptive style. The success of these books have also inspired producers to turn it into a TV series, The Mayfair Witches, the first two seasons are available to watch now.
There are three main books to the series, which are listed below. However, the Mayfair Witches have a habit of crossing into it’s vampy cousins territory, which will also be listed below.
The Witching Hour (1990)
The introduction to the Mayfair family, a powerful dynasty of witches haunted by generations of secrets, supernatural influence, and a mysterious entity connected to their bloodline.
Get ready to deep drive into one massively magical and dark family tree.
Lasher (1993)
The Mayfair legacy deepens as the family confronts the consequences of their connection to Lasher and the dangerous truth behind centuries of power.
Taltos (1994)
The conclusion expands the mythology behind the Mayfair family and explores the origins of the supernatural forces intertwined with their history.
Why We Recommend It
Lives of the Mayfair Witches is a the type of series that is easy to love for it’s rich history, dark gothic themes, and witchy vibes. Anne Rice is known for immersing you into the characters and their environments for a truly fantastical experience.
If you love witchy reads but are looking for the OG of gothic paranormal horror, Anne Rice is your author, and Lives of the Mayfair Witches is the series.
Honorable Mentions
As we mentioned above, there are a few books from The Vampire Chronicles that The Mayfair Witches cross into and are worth checking out. They are the following:
📖 Merrick
📖 Blackwood Farm
📖 Blood Canticle
Keep the Conversation Going
Let us know if you’ve read any of the books listed below. How did you like them? Have you read the Vampire Chronicles? Which series did you like better if you’ve read both?
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