4. Conjure Wife

By Frtiz Lieber

Published in 1943, I read about this supernatural horror novel when it was included in the 100 Best Fantasy Novels.  So this has been on my to-read list for decades!!

Imagine my delight when I found this at the bargain bin at Dark Carnival. What a great find.

I did not expect it to be so satirical. It reminded me of Lucky Jim, and it may have influenced Kingsley Amis.

Olman also read it and quite enjoyed it.  He even proceeded to seek out the 1962 film adaptation Burn, Witch, Burn