The Hairy Ones Shall Dance

In the first novel of Manley Wade Wellman's acclaimed horror trilogy, skeptic Talbot Wills, a former stage magician turned psychic researcher, faces mysterious and terrifying supernatural events in an isolated town. After witnessing a chilling séance and falling into a sinister grove called the Devil's Croft, Wills encounters Judge Hilary Pursuivant, a formidable figure deeply versed in the occult, who offers his aid. Together with a likable young woman named Susan Gird, they must confront a horrifying evil that threatens their lives, leading to a gripping battle against the dark forces at play.