Sinister Tales Paperback – September 28, 2012

This is a great edition of such an important part of the Tradition. Starting from Chloe's foreword which gives insight into the importance of ONA fiction in comparison to outward or exoteric expressions of the ONA. Tales themselves further the esoteric essence of the Order featuring the main themes in that respect. Such an understanding is of essential value for the Sinister Initiate, and works presented here provide that insight in a very beautiful way. Even though AL has stated many times that art contained in these stories is of lesser importance, and that one should not expect much in that respect, the overall impression that I gained is that these stories have much artistic value even though you can clearly notice that such an achievement wasn't the aim of the author. Stories such as Eulalia, Defoel Quartet, Breaking The Silence Down are a joy to read for everyone not only to those interested into the ONA, but are clearly meant for the Initiates of the Order and as such are mandatory really, for all the reasons I mentioned and that AL elaborated in some of his workings, one of them contained in this book. And having all of this in this beautiful paperback edition is of such a great value for me personally that there are no words for me to describe what I feel when I hold it in my hands. Strongly recommended!

Although I am very much new to the O9A, I must say, the Sinister tales are probably one of the best ways to get started. Because not only do they allow you to understand the literature a lot better but they are a great start to get yourself thinking in the more "O9A fashion." They are just a down right good way to get started on your path if you feel as though this road is the road for you... These text are essential to understanding the Sinister way and tradition, to me anyways..

This is not a book I would buy for myself but the person I bought it for likes it.

Loved this book. Just the first chapter with Eulalia made me want name my first born Eulalia. Very powerful. Could definitively see a movie/TV series version of this one.

Excellent collection of essential fictional O9A writings.