This wasn't a bad book. In fact, there were times when it was quite enjoyable. A couple of the stories, despite the rather dry tone of the writing, actually came across as creepy as hell.

I think it was the dry tone that knocked a star or two off my review. I understand that the authors were trying to present the cases in more of a non-judgmental, non-sensationalist way, but hell, these stories are cool. I want details, I want sturm und drang!

The only other complaint, and it's the exact same complaint as the book [b:The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren|1139129|The Demonologist The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren|Gerald Brittle|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327940411s/1139129.jpg|1126397], is that you get the fun, creepy stories, then the exorcists show up and it becomes somewhat preachy. Every story points out that each house should have religious iconography in it. We shouldn't drink or smoke or engage in deviant sex. Stay away from black candles and Ouija boards. Have faith in the Lord.

Yeah, I get it. They're Christian exorcists, so anything from homosexuality to mental illness can be blamed on Satan and his minions. But it just felt like this played on a bit of a loop through the book.

Still, some fantastic stories. Do I believe any of them? Nope. But were they cool? Yup. ( )

A book purporting to be about possession but is really about the paranormal and ghost stories from Ireland. The book claims to relate stories from an Anglican priest and an unnamed Benedictine monk. The book portrays prayer solely as a weapon to battle the forces of evil which isn't true. The authors trivialize the Catholic sacramental system. Not recommended to anyone serious about what christianity can offer to people wishing a personal connection with God.