‘The sagas of Gary Biltcliffe and Caroline Hoare have already become the stuff of legend in the UK’s earth energy dowsing community. Their latest book The Holy Axis tracks their trail across the Anglo-Scots border from Bamburgh and Lindisfarne in northeastern Northumbria, through the lowlands of Scotland and the sacred isles off its west coast. It is a story that unfolds across the ages - from the most ancient geology, through the first megaliths of the Bronze Age, right up to Victorian country piles and the mundane modernity of twenty-first century Falkirk. Wells, caves and holes in the ground appear in abundance, as do rock outcrops and promontories, not to mention a volcanic plug and a whirlpool (yes, a real whirlpool!). The result has become another engrossing tale within a tale and yet throughout it all, dowsing the long-distance energy lines is the core of the quest. It’s what links the places with the people, and the spirit of the land with the spirit of the seekers.’
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Nigel Twinn - author and dowser
‘The Holy Axis by Gary Biltcliffe and Caroline Hoare is a masterpiece! The book has a wealth of historical knowledge and a beautiful joining together of the understanding of plasma and how it affects and interacts in our perceived reality and the geological nature of earth energies......an outstanding contribution to Earth Mysteries.’ .
Stuart Dow, creator of the highly popular FB Group - Earth and Cosmic Energies, Alignments, Leys
‘Gary and Caroline have done it again with their latest adventure along one of Britain’s sacred alignments. Following the Holy Spear of Lugh from the ancient fortress of Bamburgh Castle through Rosslyn Chapel to the holy Island of Iona and beyond, they visit dozens of sacred and historic sites along the way while following the male and female serpent currents of Lugh and Bride. After reading the book, I am once again tempted to follow in their footsteps and experience the odyssey.’
Rod Wildwood, author of the bestselling Magical Britain
‘When we think of great trilogies, we perhaps think of The Lord of the Rings, or such like. But in terms of great mysteries, I think Gary and Caroline’s latest book The Holy Axis completes an equally monumental triad. The Spine of Albion told the story of their 15 years of journeying the whole length of Britain along the Belinus Line; then came The Power of Centre detailing their research into the ancient power centres of the British Isles. The Holy Axis continues the premise, with pilgrimages along the ‘neck of Britain’, following the ley and associated energies between Lindisfarne and the Isle of Iona. Gary and Caroline’s unmistakable sincerity leaps from the pages of this mighty and well-illustrated work, as their driving motivation remains healing the land and its sacred place, whilst guiding modern pilgrims to a greater appreciation of what really constitutes a place as ‘sacred’. This book is clearly another labour of love for them, and during these challenging times it is reassuring, indeed vital, that books such as these are produced.’
Northern Earth book review issue 175 March 2024 by Peter Knight
