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The Wakening

✍️ Jg Faherty
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A retired priest faces a returning demon and a group of linked strangers in Central America.

The narrative follows Father Leo Bonaventura as he confronts the consequences of his past actions. His previous exorcism of Asmodeus has led to a vengeful return decades later. The story weaves together multiple timelines through the connections of its characters. A defrocked priest, twin psychics, and a grieving father all share ties to the central conflict. Their combined efforts are necessary to stop the demon and the accompanying poltergeist activity. The tension arises from their shared secrets and the urgency of the current threat.

Key Themes
demonic possession Catholic exorcism past sins
Literary Context

The work engages with Catholic traditions of exorcism and the lore surrounding Asmodeus. It is set in Central America, reflecting regional folklore and religious practices. The narrative spans fifty years, connecting past rituals to present-day supernatural events.

Difficulty
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Recommended For Fans Of
Clive Barker · Peter Straub · Thomas Harris
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Paranormal
🏛 Flame Tree Press 📅 2022 📖 288 pages 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9781787585935

📝 Description: The Wakening

Jg Faherty’s The Wakening presents a narrative rooted in Catholic exorcism traditions and supernatural horror. The story centers on Father Leo Bonaventura, who cast out the demon Asmodeus fifty years ago in Central America. Now retired and nearing death, he finds himself back in that same town when the demon returns to exact revenge. A young girl’s possession triggers a convergence of characters with shared histories. These include twin psychics Robert Lockhart and his partner, a defrocked priest harboring a dark secret known only to the twins, and a father whose late wife once conjured an evil spirit via Ouija board with Robert. The plot demands that this unlikely group unite to assist Father Bonaventura. They must confront not only Asmodeus but also a plague of poltergeists that have followed the demon into their world. The narrative draws on themes of past sins, revenge, and spiritual warfare. It suits readers interested in classic possession tales and Catholic ritual horror. Those preferring psychological thrillers without supernatural elements may find it less engaging. The book relies on established lore regarding demonic entities and exorcism rites rather than modern investigative techniques.

💎 Our verdict on The Wakening

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Faherty delivers a potent blend of gothic atmosphere and ritualistic tension, centering on Father Leo Bonaventura’s confrontation with a vengeful demonic return. The narrative effectively weaves multiple timelines, connecting a defrocked priest, twin psychics, and grieving families through shared histories and dark secrets. This structure creates a compelling urgency as unlikely allies unite against Asmodeus and his accompanying poltergeist plague. The book excels in its adherence to traditional exorcism lore, offering authenticity for genre enthusiasts. It is best suited for readers who favor established supernatural frameworks over psychological realism. Those preferring modern investigative thrillers without overt magic may find the reliance on ritual less engaging, but fans of classic possession tales will appreciate the focused spiritual conflict and thematic richness.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a return to traditional supernatural horror will find this narrative compelling, particularly those who appreciate the tension of classic possession tales and the specific atmosphere of Catholic ritual horror. The book is ideal for fans of stories where spiritual warfare and past sins drive the plot, offering a blend of cosmic dread and personal redemption arcs. It suits audiences who enjoy multi-timeline narratives that weave together disparate characters bound by shared secrets and supernatural threats. Those interested in the mechanics of exorcism rites and the psychological weight of defrocked clergy will find the thematic depth engaging, provided they accept the supernatural elements as central rather than peripheral to the mystery.

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Faherty delivers a potent blend of gothic atmosphere and ritualistic tension, centering on Father Leo Bonaventura’s confrontation with a vengeful demonic return. The narrative effectively weaves multiple timelines, connecting a defrocked priest, twin psychics, and grieving families through shared histories and dark secrets. This structure creates a compelling urgency as unlikely allies unite against Asmodeus and his accompanying poltergeist plague. The book excels in its adherence to traditional exorcism lore, offering authenticity for genre enthusiasts. It is best suited for readers who favor established supernatural frameworks over psychological realism. Those preferring modern investigative thrillers without overt magic may find the reliance on ritual less engaging, but fans of classic possession tales will appreciate the focused spiritual conflict and thematic richness.

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