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The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren by Gerald Brittle Published by Graymalkin Media on July 18th 2013
Genres: Biography & Autobiography, Fiction, Occult & Supernatural, Religion, Religious, Spiritual Warfare
Pages: 238
Format: Paperback
Source: the publisher
Ed and Loraine Warren, for the last half-century, have been regarded as America's foremost experts on demonology and exorcism. In this text, they divulge details of well-known hauntings, including the terrifying doll, Annabelle.
I knew I needed to throw in some non-fiction as part of this year’s Murder, Monsters & Mayhem. When I was approached to review this title, I knew it was the perfect fit.
So many of us know about the Warrens, if anything due to their involvement in the case that inspired The Conjuring. Admittedly, I was a bit wary when I started reading, certain I was going to get preached at with religious statements and beliefs (the Warrens are devout Catholics) or that the content was going to be…cheesy. Instead, I was chilled to the bone. Truly. Everything was done in a factual tone, no bible-thumping or overt expressions of faith. The Warrens are serious about their work and serious about making this often taboo subject known and relevant.
While the writing isn’t profound or dynamic, it does get the point across. If anything, it’s layman’s terms, written in a style easily understood by readers of all ages. The pictures, the stories, the descriptions of the events that transpired? Truly terrifying. I was intentionally vague in the summary, for this is one of those titles you should definitely embrace on your own, without any preconceived expectations. Highly, highly recommended.
