“Now all can see what those in the know have appreciated for some time; the steely intellect, lethally razor-like wit, cogently charged writing style, and deeply diabolical erudition of Peter H. Gilmore. Having followed his writing since the 1980’s, I had some idea what to expect, but in all earnestness, and all partisan interests aside, in 300+ pages, The Satanic Scriptures exceeds all expectations in depth and breadth of thought and subject matter covered.

One thing I have always appreciated about the author is his cogent, yet accessible, writing style. He does not dumb-down his presentation for the sake of gaining converts, yet maintains an unpretentious clarity in the presentation of fully-loaded and highly-charged thinking. Each paragraph is bursting with ideas fertile for further development. Including observations on Satanic history, original rituals, views on international terrorism, organic stratification, classical music, the Columbine massacre, political aspects of Satanism, and much more, this is rich and thought provoking material. From rising through the ranks of the Church of Satan, to fighting on the front lines during the “Satanic Panic”, to the rigors of administrating, publicly representing, and defending an organization frequently under hostile attack and composed of highly individual and eccentric constituents, for over two decades, Peter Gilmore has the optimal vantage point from which to survey his subject matter and how it plays out in theory and practice in the unforgiving arena of the real world.

The Satanic Scriptures is without doubt the most important compendium of original Satanic thought since the writings of Dr. Anton LaVey and amply demonstrates why the author is, and always has been, the most worthy and appropriate inheritor of the mantle of High Priest of the Church of Satan.”
- Magister Svengali

A Warning to Satanists!

“I wish I could have met Anton LaVey!”

How very often I hear this sentiment expressed by those who lament the passing of the founder of the Church of Satan. This is the common lament of having missed out on the exciting first few years of the birth of the Satanic Age.

What would it have been like to have been at the Black House, to have participated in the rituals, to have listened to Doctor LaVey lecture, to have been able to sit in and listen to one of his rousing organ recitals? Regret at not having been there, not having seen what was going on, at missing the moments of history as they unfolded is a common experience for the Satanist who now learns what happened earlier.

To any reading this who relate to this sense of loss, this is now your warning. Don’t miss the history being made right now before your eyes!

Years from now many individuals will look with longing at what it would have been like to have tapped into the excitement of the Church of Satan in the year 2007. They will look back at the Los Angeles Satanic Mass of 6/6/06 with a sense of regret having missed it. They will look back at the chance they had to obtain a first edition of the first new book written by a High Priest of Satan since the death of Anton LaVey.

Do not miss out again.

The Satanic Scriptures is more than a book. It is a triumph of aesthetics and communication about the most remarkable religion in the world: Satanism.

It is also a gateway into the perspectives, personality and insights of Peter Gilmore, the man who accepted the unique title and tough job of Anton LaVey as the one and only High Priest of the Church of Satan.

In years to come the lament will change from “I wish I could have met Anton LaVey!” to “I wish I could have met Anton LaVey and Peter Gilmore!”

As much as a book can enable one to know its author, this book accomplishes that monumental feat. If you want to know and understand the High Priest of the Church of Satan, read this book. If you want to understand the legacy and hidden truth of the growing world movement known as Satanism, read this book. If you don’t want to miss out on history in the making, read this book.

Ladies and Gentlemen, history is being made right now. You have the opportunity to understand it, to recognize it as it happens. Do not miss your chance again.

There are two books that I now consider to be essential to understand Satanism. These are The Satanic Bible and The Satanic Scriptures. Bracketed by these two books we now have a summary of the essence of what Satanism is, how it is expressed, as well as amazing insights into what it has been like to be there in the Church of Satan since the beginning and up to the present day.

To the procrastinators who might think that they can “always read it later,” I merely remind you that in life there are no such guarantees. Seize the day. This moment is your opportunity. Tomorrow may very well be too late.

To those who have decided that Satanism is mindless hedonism - that “anything goes” - the razor-sharp pen of Magus Gilmore will strip away that vapid ignorance with the reality of life as it is. Starting on page 186 you can experience the acute satisfaction that comes from reading how the High Priest views such simplistic nonsense.

To those who have already decided that Satanism is nothing more than an atheistic rant that denies the reality of real magic, you are in for some severe shocks! The chapter on “Satanic Ritual” sweeps away the efforts of those who would deny the reality of the mystery of magical power.

Additionally we see the long-awaited formal ceremonies of passage in the Satanist’s life: the Rite of Dedication, the Satanic Wedding ceremony, the Satanic Funeral ceremony and the long-rumored, dark Rite of Ragnarök.

I have been very privileged to witness most of these events, ceremonies, and words first hand. It has been my decided honor to be offered the opportunity to participate in the shaping of the history of the most shocking, iconoclastic and yet rational, magical and satisfying religious phenomenon of modern history: the Church of Satan.

And if you who are reading this have not a clue about the dark truths of this amazing religious philosophy, I truly envy you! With the reading of The Satanic Scriptures you will have the wonderful opportunity to plumb the depths of Hell itself - and without even having to get your fingernails singed!

It is actually the height of unbridled arrogance to assume that one can write a short book review of great literature or a true classic. Rather, books of the stature, sweep and scintillating genius of The Satanic Scriptures can only be described in the most general of terms.

As a truly honest reviewer I am forced to say that you simply must read it. It is impossible to do such a work justice in only a few words.

I will also add this warning.

Don’t miss it.

History is happening now.

This book is key to understanding it as it happens!

We live in truly exciting times.

Remove your blinders to see the shape of things to come as they happen.

Order and read The Satanic Scriptures.

Make it so.

Do it now.

Hail Satan!

Nemo
March, XLII A.S.
Nautilus, South Pacific