About the author
Peter Levenda (born 1950 or 1951) is an American author who focuses primarily on occult history. He is best known for his book Unholy Alliance, which is about Esoteric Hitlerism and Nazi occultism. He graduated from Florida International University. Occultist Alan Cabal wrote in 2003 that Levenda was the author of the Simon Necronomicon (using the pseudonym "Simon") a literary hoax that derives its title from H. P. Lovecraft's fictional Necronomicon. The United States Copyright Office registration for Simon's 2006 publication, Gates of the Necronomicon, lists the author as Peter Levenda, under the pseudonym Simon. Levenda has denied that he is Simon. == Works == Unholy Alliance: A History of Nazi Involvement With the Occult (1994). ISBN 978-0826414090. Unholy Alliance: A History of Nazi Involvement with the Occult, New and Expanded Edition (2019) Dead Names: The Dark History of the Necronomicon (2005). ISBN 978-0060787042.
📖 Where to start with Peter Levenda
💬 What our editors say about Peter Levenda's books
“Levenda provides a dense, scholarly exploration of the Typhonian Tradition’s roots in Lovecraftian fear. The book succeeds as a detailed map for those studying the specific magical currents connecting Grant to Crowley and other…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Dark Lord: H.P. Lovecraft, Kenneth Grant, and the Typhonian Tradition in Magic
“This text serves as a meticulous investigation into the murky depths of Nazi Germany's esoteric underpinnings, appealing strongly to those interested in hidden histories and clandestine operations. Levenda’s approach combines…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Unholy Alliance: A History of Nazi Involvement with the Occult (Expanded)
“Levenda delivers a dense tapestry connecting MK-ULTRA to mystical traditions, offering a provocative perspective on political assassinations and cult dynamics. While meticulously researched, this book is not for those seeking…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Sinister Forces: A Grimoire of American Political Witchcraft: 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
📋 Editions by Peter Levenda in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dark Lord: H.P. Lovecraft, Kenneth Grant, and the Typhonian | 2013 | Ibis Press | 352 | 9780892542079 |
| Unholy Alliance: A History of Nazi Involvement with the Occult ( | 2019 | Ibis Press | 464 | 9780892541904 |
| Sinister Forces: A Grimoire of American Political Witchcraft: 20 | 2026 | To the Stars | 1216 | 9781943272525 |
