Sorcery Club

Published in the early 20th century, 'Sorcery Club' by Elliott O'Donnell follows Leon Hamar and his friends, who, facing unemployment and hunger in San Francisco, stumble upon a mysterious book detailing the sorcerers of Atlantis. Despite Leon's initial disdain for books, he becomes intrigued by the text's instructions for initiation into the black arts. The group's decision to pursue these ancient practices leads them down an unexpected path filled with supernatural challenges and revelations. The novel explores themes of desperation and the allure of power through magic.