Matthew Hopkins is perhaps the most notorious, certainly the most productive, witchfinder that England ever boasted. In eighteen months between 1645 and 1646, he was responsible for the condemnation and execution of at least 230 witches in south-east England and East Anglia. His victims were for the most part elderly women, though men too, even respected clergymen, faced trial and capital punishment for performing witchcraft and making covenants with Satan. Hopkins had appointed himself Witchfinder General by order of Parliament but his reputation as a local hero became tarnished by his use of excessive torture, too many false accusations, and confessions obtained by dubious means. His death is somewhat mysterious. He died while still quite young, possibly after having been accused of witchcraft himself and executed. Craig Cabell, already a noted biographer of such contemporary students of the occult as Dennis Wheatley and James Herbert, uses the copious extant records and Hopkins's own writings, to create a richly detailed picture of a man and a society obsessed with magic, devil worship and the powers of darkness.He provides the first full modern biography of a man who turned his undoubted energies and gifts into a streamlined, and profitable, killing machine.

Witchfinder General

Biographies & Memoirs

CABELL, CRAIG

Historical

The History Press

Edward Teach Blackbeard is one of the legends of the so-called golden age of piracy. There have been so many accounts of his short, bloody career that it is hard to see him and his times in a clear historical light. This new study looks for the man behind the legend, and it gives a vivid insight into the nature of piracy and the naval operations that were launched against it.The narrative focuses on the roles played by the Governor of Virginia Alexander Spotswood who masterminded the pursuit of Blackbeard, and Lieutenant Robert Maynard of HMS Pearl who led the pursuit and finally cornered Teach and his crew and, after a vicious fight, saw him killed.In vivid detail it reveals how the hunt for Blackbeard was orchestrated, how he was tracked down, and the parts played in the drama by the larger-than-life leading characters in this extraordinary story.This freshly researched study of the pursuit of the notorious pirate and his crew - and of the final fight in which Blackbeard lost his life - makes compelling reading.

Blackbeard: The Hunt for the World's Most Notorious Pirate

Richards, Allan

Thomas, Graham A.

Pen and Sword Maritime

The Second World War spawned a plethora of crack special forces units (Long Range Desert Group, SAS, SBS, Phantom and Commandos) but 30 Assault Unit remains, even today, far more secretive and exclusive than the others. Formed by Ian Fleming, who was working for Naval Intelligence, 30 AUs mission was to penetrate and operate behind enemy lines, capture by whatever means necessary vital intelligence and feed it back to London where it could be assimilated and acted upon.\nThis crack team of commandos included mavericks such as Patrick Dalzel-Job (generally regarded as the model for Flemings fictional secret agent 007), and less well known (despite their conspicuous bravery) figures such as Captains Huntingdon-Whiteley, Captain Martin-Smith. Lieutenant Commander Curtis and Lieutenant McFee.\nThe author has trawled archives and interviewed veterans in order to piece together the history and record of this elusive special forces unit who fought with great distinction and achieved results disproportionate to their size.

The History of 30 Assault Unit: Ian Fleming's Red Indians

History

Europe

Pen and Sword Military

Terry Pratchett is one of the most loved writers in the world. With worldwide sales of over 65 million copies in 37 languages, his novels are eagerly awaited by his legions of fans year after year. His first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic, was released in 1983 and ever since then the series, with its whimsical heroes and fiendish foes, has delighted both young and old alike. In 2007 Pratchett announced that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He has courageously faced the disease head - on, equalling the determination of his characters in his vivid and satirical novels. In Terry Pratchett - The Spirit of Fantasy, Craig Cabell's examines his extraordinary life, showcased against the backdrop of his irreverent works. With 2011 the 40th anniversary year of his first novel, The Carpet People, this is a fitting time to pay tribute to the author's artistic achievements and celebrate one of Britain's true national treasures. Featuring an in - depth look at the man and his work, as well as on - screen adaptations and a complete UK bibliography and collector's guide, this is essential reading for any fan.

Terry Pratchett: The Spirit of Fantasy: The Life and Work of the Man Behind the Magic

Arts & Literature

ReadHowYouWant

While Ian Fleming's extravagant and glamorous lifestyle is well known, little has been published concerning his contribution during the Second World War. As this book reveals, Fleming, the creator the iconic James Bond, 007, and a man who lived life in the fast lane, spent the Second World War in the 'cloak-and-dagger' world of intelligence, counterintelligence and special force units. In the very early days of the War, Fleming was selected by the Director of Naval Intelligence as his 'right hand man'. From the outset he was in the center of events, with access to key political and military figures as well as those of exceptional intelligence, experience and courage. All this was to give him invaluable background when he came to write the Bond novels in the post-war era. The author has uncovered through official documentation, private papers and contacts the depth of Fleming's work in Naval Intelligence. Fascinating insights emerge of those he worked with and details of covert trips to Europe and North Africa emerge. Of particular interest is Fleming's close association with 30 Assault Unit, a crack special team who took the fight to the enemy. Ian Fleming's Secret War lifts the veil of secrecy from one of the best known and charismatic literary names of the twentieth century.

Ian Fleming’s Secret War

Leaders & Notable People

Craig Cabell's study of the master storyteller's flirtation with the occult and men of power, has at last been revised and illustrated for paperback release. Includes Christopher Lee's special Introduction to The Devil Rides Out, the essay details how close to occult danger Wheatley came. The essay was written with the full cooperation of the Wheatley estate and Christopher Lee and is considered an extremely well-researched exploration into its subject matter. For many years now Cabell has been a serious collector of Wheatley's work and his extensive library is used frequently throughout this work, making it essential reading for any Wheatley fan or student of the macabre.

Dennis Wheatley and the Occult: An Essay Concerning a Writer and His Research

Independently published

Cabell discusses the people behind the Kennedy Assassination as a sequel to his renowned ballistic report of the assassination itself Killing Kennedy. Previously launched as a limited edition chap book of 100 copies at the infamous From Assassination to Extermination book launch in November 2013. Revised with special introduction exclusively for Trade Paperback. (Note: this chap book was incorporated into Cabell's later work The Last Shot in Dealey Plaza.)

Operation 40 and the Big Event

Americas

Craig Cabell's appraisal of the life and work of his late friend Iain Banks is finally released in paperback. A wonderful tribute, that takes you through each book and its merits, rather than concentrate on a full biography. Banks' early life is covered up to the release of his books, and Cabell shows how the authors personality influenced both his literary works and science fiction. Heart-warming and informative, Iain Banks - A Tribute is a must-have for those who loves this Scottish writer's work.

Iain Banks A Tribute

Ballistics and Facts For five years Craig Cabell was the Small Arms desk officer for the Ministry of Defence. On a daily basis he worked with British industry and the military to form an understanding of small arms and their uses in the most strategic ways, mainly through industry partnering and collaboration. During those five years Cabell created the Sniper Pyramid and Ballistic ToolKit, which brought together ballistic experts, engineers and other specialists, for operational requirements. When Cabell first watched the Zapruder movie of the assassination of President Kennedy, he was instantly aware that the two shots that hit the president came from in front of the motorcade, not behind, making Lee Harvey Oswald innocent of taking the president's life. Couple that with the facts of the day and the first medical statements from Parkland Hospital, Cabell has pieced together facts and ballistic analysis that lead to a convincing account of a triangular-fire conspiracy and the names of two of the five shooters involved in the assassination.

The Last Shot in Dealey Plaza: Black and White Edition

Cherokee Woman: A Poem

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

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