Ghost Hunters: True Stories from the World's Most Famous Demonologists

I havn't read one book by the Warrens yet that I don't enjoy! This book definantly had me spooked! Ed and Lorraine Warren are/were (Ed is with God) demonologists, so naturally everything paranormal is going to be a demonic infestation to them. I can see where they might get the impression about the demonic on the hauntings they talked about in this book, but they even included a way to make the big hairy man shaped creature, better known as bigfoot, a demonic force. I would not read this one if I had to sleep alone at night! No matter what you believe this book will give you the creeps! I read these kind of books to get scared, and I'm pleased to say this one did the job. As I write this I keep looking behind me. Of course nothings there, but this just goes to show how creeped out I am! Ed and Lorraine Warren are better known for their works with popular hauntings such as The Amityville Horror, The Haunted, and also for giving lectures at Universities all over the country on the paranormal. This book is about some of their most memorable cases.

Thank you to the Warren's, they've helped many families in making sense of something that seems so different to us. And just because it's different some people are scared of it. And thats fine, everyone has their own opinion but i have a best friend that her house was haunted and still is to this day and the Warren's did all they could to help. Ed Warren passed away (R.I.P) and now Lorraine is getting older but still doing everything she can, helping where is needed. The Warren's have a special gift from God just like Sylvia Browne (Another good author).

Unfortunately Mr. Stacy is someone who needs to "See" in order to believe. Had he ever experienced ANY of the things the Warrens write about--even in the smallest detail, he'd change his tune. This book gives great insight into just how far and bad things can get when you mess around with Ouiji boards, seances, and conjuring. It also illustrates just WHAT is making those "bumps in the night" and why. Take it from someone who grew up in a house with a lot of weird happenings--there is something out there and it is NOT just the house setteling on its foundation nor air in the plumbing! If you witness something move--it's NOT a ghost!!

The Warrens are mostly misunderstood. When Stacy in the first review at the top of this page calls them "straight out of the middleages"---well they are demonolgists by God! Not only that but trained by The Vatican! And indeed they being some of the last and only in the USA, are without question very unusual people. You can probably count the number of church trained demonologists on one hand in the USA. And considering that they are classic demonologists, they do boil the bible down to angels and devils so to speak. I personally have been acquainted with them and don't get me wrong, I depart from their beliefs on a number of levels, but I can vouch for Lorraine being an immensely gifted clarevoyant. I think to appreciate the Warrens is to consider who they are. Which to tune ones perception to that askew demands a bit of patience that can be worthwhile. Their 50 year track record as genuine & concerned religionists speaks for itself and they are very kindly people. We are also living in a world which responds to them because they call themselves Christians and consider themselves kind of God's helpers. Confidence tricksters they're not.

Quite simply this book has it all. From casefiles of the Warren's most frightening cases to guidelines for the amateur ghost hunter, this book will have you reading all night long.(Partly because of the frightening tales) I especially enjoyed the areas in which Ed tells of times when even he feared for his well being. Ed Warren is a demonologist and his wife Lorraine is a trance medium, this combination makes for interesting encounters with spirits and demons alike. If you get a chance to see their lecture near you I strongly encourage you to attend.