The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren (The Paranormal Investigators Featured in the Film "The Conjuring") Paperback – September 30, 2013

I've been involved with many aspects of the Paranormal field for over 20 yrs. Ive read many, many books pertaining to hauntings, poltergeist,inhuman & human spirits, Possesion , oppression , attachments, etc, etc.. I am very familiar with the Warrens as most in this field are. They, along with MAYBE a handful of other people are/were true assets and have helped & changed many lives with their work.This book goes into more detail than any I've read of the Warrens true work. Ed was a remarkable man, who without regard for his own safety or sanity, helped & saved many countless families and people. If you are just a person who likes a " scary" book, well my friend, this may give you more than you bargained for! Sometimes " ignorance is bliss", yet just because you either don't " know" about what is out there, or just choose not to believe in it- does NOT make you safe from it. This stuff, evil or not , doesn't discriminate. Some ppl need to see or experience this stuff for themselves to " believe" it exists , yet when the DO, most wish the NEVER had. This book is not a lite read for a quick scare. It's hardcore truth about actual events that took place. Sure there are many NON believers, that doesn't make this stuff any less REAL or TERRIFYING when you stop to think that normal, everyday people who never thought of ghosts, demons, or never dabbled in an occult practice in their lives, have had their world torn apart by forces no one yet full understands. If you want to know REAL situations, REAL possessions , hauntings, beyond what is shown on elaborated TV, or 1/2 truth shows, then THIS IS YOUR BOOK. The Warrens are 2 of the most knowledgeable people ever to be in this field, the loss of Ed Warren was not just of a great man, husband, father, uncle, But of a true warrior against any and all evil, malicious, human or demonic forces. Lorraine still at her older age, does whatever she can, whenever she is needed to help those afflicted by these forces.The cases in this book will amaze you and frighten you. Not like a horror movie, but more of a wake up call that these forces are REAL & DO Exsist . Though it can be scary, it can also help you to understand these things. The book can be a helpful tool & is to me. The more you know and understand about these things, the better prepared to handle, or recognize them , the better off you are. Not that reading this book will " protect" you, but should the occasion ever arise that YOU, a Friend, loved one, Home, buisness etc is ever under attack or just has activity, atleast your more able to notice & understand what is happening and seek out the proper help sooner than later.This book is an eye opener, it takes you into situations very few have every heard of much less experienced! You'll realize that these things happen way more than you ever thought. These cases are some of the worst and when something like this happens to a person or family, they DON'T go around telling their neighbors, co workers, or even friends, for fear of being judged and ridiculed . They went through horrific experiences and most never want to speak of it again. Through this book we get to glimps into these horrid attacks, hauntings, possessions and experiences, all from the " safety" of our cozy homes. It's an excellent book, all true, not " fluffed" , it doesn't need to be... Put down the Fictional horror book, and read THIS, garaunteed to raise the hairs on the back of your neck and make you sleep with the lights on. And the worst( or best) part of it is, IT'S ALL TRUE ...... A must have book for anyone in the Paranormal field, or for anyone wanted to know more about these situations and want the TRUTH!Ps. Another great man John Zaffis ( Haunted Collector tv series) is the nephew of the late Ed Warren and learn from his Uncle! He also has a great book which I've read and loved. He is one of the few great ppl we have today in this field.Get this book, it took me years due to sold out & or out of print! It's back , for a REASON!!Jenn~

I had reviews before reading this book because I wanted to "prepare" myself for what I was going to be getting into. When the book arrived I didn't read it the first night, for some fear that it would "open a portal" or cause creepy things to happen. The next day I sat down and started and it starts off right away sucking you in with a story about the Warrens, which is just like any other night for them, apparently. At first I was a little shooken up by the context of what I was reading about. It's one thing to have interests in ghost stories and another to commit yourself to the understanding that there is so much more diabolical presence involved. I did have to stop occasionally to let what I was reading soak in. They go into intricate detail of demonic siege, oppression and then possession as well as ways it enters ones life. Each description and example it VERY real. And as I read on, I began to feel more comfortable with the topic. I wasn't as "creeped out" as I felt more empowered from what they were teaching me. You can tell it is written in a text book format, so it's a mix of quick excerpts, to one major encounter with the Donovan family. During each explanation Ed and Lorraine explain things very thoroughly so you can understand what was happening and why it was happening.The book is very neutral in terms of religion. They do focus the most on Catholicism and Christianity, but also mention that every religion has a form of exorcism. The reason demons are tied mostly to anything relaying to Christ is because that is the person and belief they react strongest to. I never felt like they were pushing church or religion except in the sense of to avoid these things from happening or to recover from this, attach yourself to something good, like church.Ed and Lorraine Warren come across as the kindest and most patient people you could ever meet.You feel like they are sitting down with you and kindly explaining everything so you can understand. Ed doesn't go into excessive detail in terms of names of demons and occurrences because he is protecting the reader, not insulting them. He wants to make this world a better place through the book. I did become sad multiple times when I reminded myself that he is no longer alive. But Lorraine is still here and helping people to this very day.This book is definitely an eye opener to much darker and sinister things in this world, but it is also an informative guide on how to protect yourself and what to do if anything does start happening. In the end, I don't feel scared of the unknown as much and I feel comforted in the information that could help understand it all.It is a MUST read. Pull yourself out of your comfort zone and open your mind, because this stuff is very real. And DON'T PLAY WITH OUJI BOARDS... EVER!