The Devil Called Collect: The Exorcism of Jessica Leek

This book is a fascinating account of the victorious power of God over the kingdom of darkness. Especially noteworthy is that love is the motivating force during the struggle to liberate "Jessica". Continued trust in the reliablility and power of God's love delivered the exorcist from fear. It is encouraging to see how far God's love and grace reaches. It builds faith. I'm glad the author chose not to analyze the events but simply to report them as they occured. His non denominational approach is also refreshing. Those interested in reading further should pick up a copy of Freed from Witchcraft by Doreen Irvine. She was a very powerful British witch who became a strong Christian and wrote the book herself.

Perhaps some would recoil when asked to review a book that tells the story of an exorcism. Like it or not, there is good and evil in our world and often the evil takes souls captive, and they are lost forever. This is the story of one young woman's soul, trapped in the world of the dark Occult, and crying out to be free, battling against forces that would chill even the seasoned worker for the Lord. Our author, J. Stephen Conn, is a true man of God. One who did not turn his back to the cries of another human being. One who opened his heart,and called upon his God to help free this soul. In this book you will read the story of Jessica. You will travel with her as she battles the forces of darkness that have kept her captive for most of her life. You will see the power and leading of a loving God through Pastor Conn and his friend, Paul, as they refused to lose this precious soul to the dark force within her. Many read stories like this that are fiction, not realizing that this does indeed happen in our world everyday. It is the story of a battle between light and dark, death and life, winner take all. It is not a pretty story, but is one that has a beautiful ending. I, for one, know that there are many in our society that face the dark side every day of their lives and often don't know where to turn to for help to escape their bondage. Perhaps this book will be placed in their hands and give them the courage and hope they need to be free. That is my prayer. This is a sensitive subject, but Pastor Conn has told it with honesty and integrity. Very well done, a book all Christians should read to understand, indeed we do have an enemy, but our God is greater. "The Devil Called Collect," is the story of a young woman, a woman who was overcome by the dark side of the spiritual world, one who desperately wanted to be free, and her quest at achieving that freedom.

FINALLY!!! A book that clearly shows the "realness" of demonic forces at work in our world. There was no jumping through hoops or swinging from chandeliers to force the demons out--only the powerful and faithful use of the name of Jesus and a fierce, persistent claim of His Blood being enough! My faith is soaring to new heights tonight, after having finished the book's last pages. I am revitalized and renewed in my strength! Jesus said "in My name they will cast out demons..."(mark 16:17) and that Name is exactly what did these demons in. I am excited. I am exhilarated. I am confident in the Name and Blood of Christ covering me in my spiritual battles today, tomorrow, and for the rest of my earthly life. I highly recommend this powerful and insightful book. Just when I thought the story couldn't get any better, a very precious and tender twist-ending came out of nowhere, gripping my heart so tight I could scarcely breathe. Simply outstanding. Carrie Lynn Jones Author of: It All Began... When Jesus Gave Me Sneakers

This is one of those rare gems of literature that actually increase your faith in our awesome Lord Jesus Christ. I'd put it in the same class as truly credible and well documented testimonies to the power of even just the Lord's holy name as was the case of the 1928 Iowa Exorcism. For an awful long time now, only exorcisms by Catholic priests (like the Iowa Exorcism, "Hostage to the Devil" by now deceased Malachi Martin, and "An Exorcist Tells His Story" by Father Gabriele Amorth) were reported. Now, finally, the ministers from the rest of the Lord's Church are telling about their struggles with the demonic. Pastor J. Stephen Conn's well documented and well written encounter is guaranteed to leave you with a stronger faith and a lasting belief in the supernatural (God) and preternatural (demons and fallen angels). I could not put this excellent book down. /s/ Steve Keohane, BibleProbe.com

In the Foreword to this book Grady Mosley writes, "The Devil Called Collect is a gift to today's Christian culture that often ignores, if not denies, the reality of demonic holds on peoples lives." I agree completely. Although I was not privileged to be an eyewitness to this exorcism, as was Rev. Mosley - a United Methodist Pastor - I agree with him in saying, "I am thankful that Stephen has recorded this memoir in such detail." Having read several different accounts of demonic possession and exorcism, this one stands out from the rest on several counts. It is told in the first person by the exorcist himself, J. Stephen Conn and was verified by several credible witnesses. It is a contemporary, true story which took place in our "enlightened" United States. The author does not brag about his experience in casting out demons, but shows due humility and awe at being used of God in such a miraculous way. The result is a book that is at once incredible and yet believable. This account of a successful exorcism takes place in an Evangelical, Protestant setting. Lasting over several days, the casting out of multiple demons is performed with reliance only upon the power of Jesus' name and the authority of the Bible. The Devil Called Collect is a relatively short book that can be read in a single evening, but one what will stay in your memory for a very long time. I highly recommend it.