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Something Wicked: A Ghost Hunter Explores Negative Spirits by Debi Chestnut
5.0
In Something Wicked, Debi Chestnut takes readers on a journey into the dark side of the paranormal. More specifically, into the demonic side.
This book is part paranormal investigation primer (with detailed explanations of useful terms), part warning about what’s out there and what could happen if you mess with things you’re not trained to deal with, and part illustrative stories of hauntings and demonic encounters (both real and possibly imagined).
The book deals a lot with demons: how demons get in (tip: clean your house), how to recognize the signs of the presence of a demon, details about the Catholic Church and the Rites of Exorcism, how to deal with the aftermath of a demon encounter, and the difference between demonic oppression, repression, and possession are just a few examples. The author also takes great pains to talk about what is not a demonic presence and illustrates with some heart-wrenching stories what can go wrong when novices take matters into their own hands (trigger warning for some kind-of gruesome descriptions of people being beaten and killed because someone suspected them of being possessed – including small children. I honestly teared up at some points.)
I found Something Wicked fascinating and I really came out the other side feeling like I learned something – one of my favorite feelings when I finish a book. I highly recommend this book to lovers of the paranormal and especially fans of ghost hunting and paranormal investigation shows, I almost guarantee it will leave you with a deeper understanding and a deeper appreciation of what you’re seeing out there.
*I received a copy of this book to review. You can find this review and others like it at BookAndCoffeeAddict.com, along with recommendations for a fantastic cup of coffee.
This book is part paranormal investigation primer (with detailed explanations of useful terms), part warning about what’s out there and what could happen if you mess with things you’re not trained to deal with, and part illustrative stories of hauntings and demonic encounters (both real and possibly imagined).
The book deals a lot with demons: how demons get in (tip: clean your house), how to recognize the signs of the presence of a demon, details about the Catholic Church and the Rites of Exorcism, how to deal with the aftermath of a demon encounter, and the difference between demonic oppression, repression, and possession are just a few examples. The author also takes great pains to talk about what is not a demonic presence and illustrates with some heart-wrenching stories what can go wrong when novices take matters into their own hands (trigger warning for some kind-of gruesome descriptions of people being beaten and killed because someone suspected them of being possessed – including small children. I honestly teared up at some points.)
I found Something Wicked fascinating and I really came out the other side feeling like I learned something – one of my favorite feelings when I finish a book. I highly recommend this book to lovers of the paranormal and especially fans of ghost hunting and paranormal investigation shows, I almost guarantee it will leave you with a deeper understanding and a deeper appreciation of what you’re seeing out there.
*I received a copy of this book to review. You can find this review and others like it at BookAndCoffeeAddict.com, along with recommendations for a fantastic cup of coffee.