"The Witching Hour" by Anne Rice

Three main elements classify the genre: Gothic, Mystery, and Romance. I classify Gothic novels as stories pertaining to a dismal atmosphere, such as Edgar Allan Poe's literature. . Lovers who unlock thirteen generation's of Mayfair family secrets and incest; discovering that their intervention becomes a more complex-intertwining destiny. Our Antagonist Michael Curry, a 48-year old Irish man who had lost himself in a world in which he had accomplished his dreams, experienced his emotional pain, and …

…loss from this 'evil' Lasher, causes the book to develop into its next novel 'Lasher'. Anne Rice gives the reader the ability to see the world through different eyes, besides, are philosophical beliefs revolve around perception and perspective. I wish to continue this saga with 'Lasher', although I am going to take a brake from Rice, and I'm in the process of choosing between 'Exit to Eden' (John Steinbeck) and something from Edgar Allan Poe.