Demonic and Satanism Bibliography
Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, Apollyon; whatever we chose to call Him, the Devil is a universal symbol of evil throughout Western Culture. Therefore, it is not surprising that stories there are many books which revolve around The Prince of Darkness. Try some of these here at the Berwyn Public Library
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty BLA
The quintessential possession tale, The Exorcist is the novelization of a "true" story of the possession of a young girl in the 1940s. When Reagan, an 11-year-old is possessed by an ancient demon, a group of adults assemble to save her. The Exorcist is still raw and irreverent over 30 years later.
The Influence by Ramsey Campbell CAM
Queenie, a British spinster, has terrorized her family for years. With her death comes a well earned respite from her horrible reign, or does it? It soon becomes apparent that Queenie cannot rest until she has inflicted more damage upon the family, as her spirit has possesses a friend of the family. Also try, Ancient Images (1989).
Dark Debts by Karen Lynne Hall HAL
A cursed family is paying the price for its patriarch's Satanism, with their lives. Randa Phillips is called to identify one of these victims, her former lover, Cameron Landry; thus beginning a journey to take the remaining family members out of the devil's hands. A large cast of characters with problems of their own are required to help free the Landrys.
Christine by Stephen King KIN
Arnie Cunningham, a misfit teenager, buys a broken-down 1958 Plymouth Fury, but very soon he is obsessed with the car and possessed by its previous owner. Needful Things (1991) is also a good bet in this subgenre.
Cold Fire Dean Koontz KOO
Imagine you can foresee people's deaths and intervene to change their fate. Jim Ironheart has had this gift for most of his life. After witnessing his powers in action, Holly Thorne, a newspaper reporter, devotes herself to understanding Jim and helping him overcome the personal demons his powers invoke.
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin LEV
In this chilling tale, a pregnant woman's soul has been sold to the devil, leading her to believe that she is carrying the son of Satan. This is Levin's best book, as it masterfully blends fantasy and reality.
The Monk by Matthew Lewis LEW
This novel follows the popular Madrid monk, Ambrosio, who is hiding a huge secret: his love for the beautiful Matilda. When his lust overcomes him, Ambrosio rapes her, and is condemned to death for his actions. But it is when the monk sells his soul to the devil in exchange for his life that this tale gets interesting.
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