An acknowledged classic in the horror genre, THE RELIGION tells the story of a Professor of Anthropology who relocates with his young son to New York City after the accidental death of his wife, and the way father and son become unknowingly enmeshed in the ongoing practice of Voodoo--and other voodoo-based cults--that survive in some of the city's communities. Suggested by carefully researched material, including police files and newspaper archives, the book supposes the continuing practice of human sacrifice for the purpose--as in ancient beliefs--of averting the wrath of divine forces, perhaps even to avert the end of civilization. Embracing the story of a father's love for his endangered young son, as well as a man's needful quest to find happiness again after a personal tragedy, THE RELIGION makes real what many must think impossible. It is not, however just a suspenseful story, nor merely a gripping emotional experience, but an informative examination of the primitive urges in Mankind that give rise to beliefs that can be at times sacred and holy, and at other times, misguided and profane. The book iwas adapted into the movie "The Believers" starring Martin Sheen, and directed by the reknowned English director John Schlesinger, but as only a book can do, it delves much eeper into the history, and detail of the contemporary practice of Voodoo than is possible in the film.

The Religion

Conde, Nicholas

Literature & Fiction

New American Library

When her best friend becomes the latest victim of a serial murderer, children's book illustrator Carol Warren is inextricably drawn into a web of terror as she comes to fear for her own safety

In the Deep Woods

United States

St Martins Pr

Publishers Weekly The title tells where a serial killer has left the bodies of the nearly 40 young women he violated, mutilated and murdered. A recent victim was the best friend of children's author Carol Warren. At the funeral, Carol, who has recently broken up with her boyfriend over his interest in bondage, meets Eric Gaines, a N.Y. detective assigned to the case. A little later, she is approached by Paul Miller, who tells her he's a private eye hired by another victim's family. Carol discovers that Paul is lying and becomes understandably worried when she realizes he is tailing her. Meanwhile, she has also begun to date Frank Matheson, an employee of her brother, a successful entrepreneur. While it's quickly clear that each new man and the familiar ones in Carol's life could be the killer, Conde ( The Religion ) spices up the plot by having Paul tell Carol her brother is a suspect. The way suspicion erodes relationships is the most convincing aspect of this chiller. 30,000 first printing; movie rights to Columbia Pictures; Doubleday Book Club selection.

Humor & Entertainment

edge wear rubbing to covers readers creases to spine bookstore stamp inside cover 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Mass Market Paperback.

BERKLEY

When architect Louisa Palmer embarks on a project to turn a sacred Indian site into a housing development, a series of accidents, grisly deaths, and the discovery of the key to a vast treasure lead her into a confrontation with a terrifying supernatural force

The Legend

When the boundary between the pagan past and the rational present becomes blurred, things can get unbelievably scary! Ties in with the John Schlesinger film starring Martin Sheen, Robert Loggia, and Helen Shaver.  The most terrifying novel since Rosemary's Baby.  Originally published as The Religion.

The Believers

Signet

An anthropology professor is drawn into a bizarre religious cult that marks his seven-year-old son as a supreme sacrifical victim

Dutton

New Amer Library

In The Deep Woods (U) (Ulverscroft Large Print Series)

Genre Fiction

Ulverscroft

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The Religion

In the Deep Woods

In the Deep Woods

The Religion

The Legend

The Believers

The Religion

The Legend

In The Deep Woods (U) (Ulverscroft Large Print Series)