Author: Michael Donnelly
Publisher: Michael Donnelly
ISBN: 0985290404
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
This memoir of a family torn apart by an unthinkable betrayal lays bare an astonishing truth at the heart of an island the world cherishes as "The Last Paradise." When a young American traveler falls in love with and marries a beautiful Balinese girl, all the promise of "The Morning of the World" seems to await. But twenty years later and far too late, he discovers the awful purpose behind the elaborate Hindu ceremonies arranged by his wife at the birth of their children. While he struggles to make sense of the destruction of his family, Balinese friends warn of long-term plans, of black magic, of fraudulent documents, false Hindu ceremonies, collusion by members of the Bali community, the courts, the police, public prosecutors-even his own attorneys-in a combination known in Indonesia as a "Law Mafia." A few close Balinese friends stand with him, helping guide him through the sekala and niskala-the Balinese visible and invisible worlds-but stakes and tensions continue to rise until he faces a possibly fatal decision: dare he fight for his and his children's identities, or must he accept his friends' increasingly urgent advice to flee with his children ahead of plans for murder? The cases behind this book remain unresolved and at the center of ongoing struggles between forces of reform in Indonesia's capital of Jakarta, and the tightly-closed legal and social systems, both native and expatriate, of Bali. A website, uluwatu.com, forms an integral companion to the book. Whether read as a thriller or as a window into the fascinating and complex cultures of Indonesia, the tragedy and hope at the heart of this story propel a gripping read.
Eleven Demons
Author: Michael Donnelly
Publisher: Michael Donnelly
ISBN: 0985290404
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
This memoir of a family torn apart by an unthinkable betrayal lays bare an astonishing truth at the heart of an island the world cherishes as "The Last Paradise." When a young American traveler falls in love with and marries a beautiful Balinese girl, all the promise of "The Morning of the World" seems to await. But twenty years later and far too late, he discovers the awful purpose behind the elaborate Hindu ceremonies arranged by his wife at the birth of their children. While he struggles to make sense of the destruction of his family, Balinese friends warn of long-term plans, of black magic, of fraudulent documents, false Hindu ceremonies, collusion by members of the Bali community, the courts, the police, public prosecutors-even his own attorneys-in a combination known in Indonesia as a "Law Mafia." A few close Balinese friends stand with him, helping guide him through the sekala and niskala-the Balinese visible and invisible worlds-but stakes and tensions continue to rise until he faces a possibly fatal decision: dare he fight for his and his children's identities, or must he accept his friends' increasingly urgent advice to flee with his children ahead of plans for murder? The cases behind this book remain unresolved and at the center of ongoing struggles between forces of reform in Indonesia's capital of Jakarta, and the tightly-closed legal and social systems, both native and expatriate, of Bali. A website, uluwatu.com, forms an integral companion to the book. Whether read as a thriller or as a window into the fascinating and complex cultures of Indonesia, the tragedy and hope at the heart of this story propel a gripping read.
Publisher: Michael Donnelly
ISBN: 0985290404
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
This memoir of a family torn apart by an unthinkable betrayal lays bare an astonishing truth at the heart of an island the world cherishes as "The Last Paradise." When a young American traveler falls in love with and marries a beautiful Balinese girl, all the promise of "The Morning of the World" seems to await. But twenty years later and far too late, he discovers the awful purpose behind the elaborate Hindu ceremonies arranged by his wife at the birth of their children. While he struggles to make sense of the destruction of his family, Balinese friends warn of long-term plans, of black magic, of fraudulent documents, false Hindu ceremonies, collusion by members of the Bali community, the courts, the police, public prosecutors-even his own attorneys-in a combination known in Indonesia as a "Law Mafia." A few close Balinese friends stand with him, helping guide him through the sekala and niskala-the Balinese visible and invisible worlds-but stakes and tensions continue to rise until he faces a possibly fatal decision: dare he fight for his and his children's identities, or must he accept his friends' increasingly urgent advice to flee with his children ahead of plans for murder? The cases behind this book remain unresolved and at the center of ongoing struggles between forces of reform in Indonesia's capital of Jakarta, and the tightly-closed legal and social systems, both native and expatriate, of Bali. A website, uluwatu.com, forms an integral companion to the book. Whether read as a thriller or as a window into the fascinating and complex cultures of Indonesia, the tragedy and hope at the heart of this story propel a gripping read.
The 11th Demon
Author: Bruce Hennigan
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490813888
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Jonathan Steel is a demon hunter by trade, taking out demons with revenge as his motivator. The demons have taken away people he has loved, including the one woman who could have revealed his past to him. He has already defeated two demons, but he knows there are eleven more out there. If he does not go after them, they will come for him. Now saddled with protecting both his new partner and his mentor's nephew, Steel returns to Louisiana, where he must move into a house full of horrifying memories. Meanwhile, Vivian Darbonne, a powerful demon who just lost her husband to Steel, embarks on a desperate search for a mysterious artifact called the Ark of the Demon Rose- just as a new evil cult rises from the darkness and threatens to engulf the world in chaos. As seats of power are covertly altered within the government, Steel knows that in order to defeat the cult, he must first find an ancient chest that holds the secret to defeating the eleventh demon and, most importantly, power over the Council of Darkness. In this third installment of the Jonathan Steel Chronicles, Jonathan Steel and his colleagues once again must attempt to stop a demonic foe before chaos is unleashed on the world!
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490813888
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Jonathan Steel is a demon hunter by trade, taking out demons with revenge as his motivator. The demons have taken away people he has loved, including the one woman who could have revealed his past to him. He has already defeated two demons, but he knows there are eleven more out there. If he does not go after them, they will come for him. Now saddled with protecting both his new partner and his mentor's nephew, Steel returns to Louisiana, where he must move into a house full of horrifying memories. Meanwhile, Vivian Darbonne, a powerful demon who just lost her husband to Steel, embarks on a desperate search for a mysterious artifact called the Ark of the Demon Rose- just as a new evil cult rises from the darkness and threatens to engulf the world in chaos. As seats of power are covertly altered within the government, Steel knows that in order to defeat the cult, he must first find an ancient chest that holds the secret to defeating the eleventh demon and, most importantly, power over the Council of Darkness. In this third installment of the Jonathan Steel Chronicles, Jonathan Steel and his colleagues once again must attempt to stop a demonic foe before chaos is unleashed on the world!
Gods and Demons, Priests and Scholars
Author: Bruce Lincoln
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226481867
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The author discusses the study of religion, including its history, gods and pantheons, demons and monsters, and morality and power.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226481867
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The author discusses the study of religion, including its history, gods and pantheons, demons and monsters, and morality and power.
Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures
Author: Theresa Bane
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786488948
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
This exhaustive volume catalogs nearly three thousand demons in the mythologies and lore of virtually every ancient society and most religions. From Aamon, the demon of life and reproduction with the head of a serpent and the body of a wolf in Christian demonology, to Zu, the half-man, half-bird personification of the southern wind and thunder clouds in Sumero-Akkadian mythology, entries offer descriptions of each demon's origins, appearance and cultural significance. Also included are descriptions of the demonic and diabolical members making up the hierarchy of Hell and the numerous species of demons that, according to various folklores, mythologies, and religions, populate the earth and plague mankind. Very thoroughly indexed.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786488948
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
This exhaustive volume catalogs nearly three thousand demons in the mythologies and lore of virtually every ancient society and most religions. From Aamon, the demon of life and reproduction with the head of a serpent and the body of a wolf in Christian demonology, to Zu, the half-man, half-bird personification of the southern wind and thunder clouds in Sumero-Akkadian mythology, entries offer descriptions of each demon's origins, appearance and cultural significance. Also included are descriptions of the demonic and diabolical members making up the hierarchy of Hell and the numerous species of demons that, according to various folklores, mythologies, and religions, populate the earth and plague mankind. Very thoroughly indexed.
The Return of the Chaos Monsters
Author: Gregory Mobley
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802837468
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Gregory Mobley plunges beneath the Bible's surface to reveal its "backstories" -- the tales that constitute the backbone of the people Israel and of the body of Christ. Viewing the Bible as "essentially, relentlessly story," Mobley provides an easy-to-understand sevenpart thematic overview of the Bible that guides readers through the drama of the Hebrew Bible, highlighting the interconnectedness of biblical stories. Each story is a variation on a single theme -- the dynamic interplay between order and chaos. Intriguing Ancient Near Eastern myths, personal anecdotes, and popular cultural references from movies, musical theater, and writers ranging from Dr. Seuss to William Blake pepper the book throughout. Arresting chapter and section titles such as "It's Love That Makes the World Go 'Round" and "Lord Bezek's Big Toes" capture the imagination, and Mobley's own lyrical, energetic writing style -- exercised on vibrant biblical material -- propels the reader forward. Readers will find his enthusiasm contagious!
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802837468
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Gregory Mobley plunges beneath the Bible's surface to reveal its "backstories" -- the tales that constitute the backbone of the people Israel and of the body of Christ. Viewing the Bible as "essentially, relentlessly story," Mobley provides an easy-to-understand sevenpart thematic overview of the Bible that guides readers through the drama of the Hebrew Bible, highlighting the interconnectedness of biblical stories. Each story is a variation on a single theme -- the dynamic interplay between order and chaos. Intriguing Ancient Near Eastern myths, personal anecdotes, and popular cultural references from movies, musical theater, and writers ranging from Dr. Seuss to William Blake pepper the book throughout. Arresting chapter and section titles such as "It's Love That Makes the World Go 'Round" and "Lord Bezek's Big Toes" capture the imagination, and Mobley's own lyrical, energetic writing style -- exercised on vibrant biblical material -- propels the reader forward. Readers will find his enthusiasm contagious!
Beautiful Demons
Author: Sarra Cannon
Publisher: Dead River Books
ISBN: 1624210007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
In Peachville, even the cheerleaders have a dark side... Harper Madison isn’t like other girls. She has extraordinary powers, but her inability to control them has gotten her kicked from so many foster homes she’s lost count. Shadowford Home is her last chance, and she hopes Peachville High will be the fresh start she needs. But when evidence ties her to the gruesome murder of a Demons cheerleader, Harper discovers this small town has a big secret.
Publisher: Dead River Books
ISBN: 1624210007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
In Peachville, even the cheerleaders have a dark side... Harper Madison isn’t like other girls. She has extraordinary powers, but her inability to control them has gotten her kicked from so many foster homes she’s lost count. Shadowford Home is her last chance, and she hopes Peachville High will be the fresh start she needs. But when evidence ties her to the gruesome murder of a Demons cheerleader, Harper discovers this small town has a big secret.
Dictionary of Demons & Complete Deliverance
Author: Prayer M. Madueke
Publisher: Prayer Publications
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Your ultimate guide to understanding dark spirits and supernatural manifestations. Shining the light of God’s truth into the darkness. Top Secrets Satan and his demons don’t want you to know!!! As a Deliverance Minister for close to 40 years, Prayer M. Madueke is well-acquainted with the enemy’s strategies. Now, as an experienced Minister in the deliverance Ministry Prayer M. Madueke offers exclusive intelligence on discerning and demolishing Satan and the schemes of his demons. Satan and his demons prowl around, ready to pounce on our every weakness, fill us with fear, and destroy our intimate relationship with God. But we are not defenseless. We have weapons of warfare that enable us to be spiritually aggressive and face the devil head on. Rather than lose ground in our faith, we can live armed and be dangerous. Today, so many lives are destroyed by addiction, isolation, torment, and darkness. What can the average believer do to fight back? In this book, he covers topics such as: Strengthening your position as a warrior. Opening your spiritual eyes. Releasing the thunder of God against the devil. Building your spiritual vocabulary. Equipping yourself with ammunition and weapons for spiritual warfare. Improving your understanding of cultic and demonic words, names, places, and things. Bring light to areas of your life that the enemy wants to remain dark. And there are many more!!! Drawing from hundreds of verses from the Bible, Dictionary of Demons & Complete Deliverance will build your spiritual vocabulary, equip you with ammunition and weapons for spiritual warfare, and bring light to areas of your life that the enemy wants to remain dark. FREE GIFT! Get my four power-packed book series when you purchase this book. Including one of my best-sellers: Healing Covenant (link at the end of this book). Waste no more time. Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now.
Publisher: Prayer Publications
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Your ultimate guide to understanding dark spirits and supernatural manifestations. Shining the light of God’s truth into the darkness. Top Secrets Satan and his demons don’t want you to know!!! As a Deliverance Minister for close to 40 years, Prayer M. Madueke is well-acquainted with the enemy’s strategies. Now, as an experienced Minister in the deliverance Ministry Prayer M. Madueke offers exclusive intelligence on discerning and demolishing Satan and the schemes of his demons. Satan and his demons prowl around, ready to pounce on our every weakness, fill us with fear, and destroy our intimate relationship with God. But we are not defenseless. We have weapons of warfare that enable us to be spiritually aggressive and face the devil head on. Rather than lose ground in our faith, we can live armed and be dangerous. Today, so many lives are destroyed by addiction, isolation, torment, and darkness. What can the average believer do to fight back? In this book, he covers topics such as: Strengthening your position as a warrior. Opening your spiritual eyes. Releasing the thunder of God against the devil. Building your spiritual vocabulary. Equipping yourself with ammunition and weapons for spiritual warfare. Improving your understanding of cultic and demonic words, names, places, and things. Bring light to areas of your life that the enemy wants to remain dark. And there are many more!!! Drawing from hundreds of verses from the Bible, Dictionary of Demons & Complete Deliverance will build your spiritual vocabulary, equip you with ammunition and weapons for spiritual warfare, and bring light to areas of your life that the enemy wants to remain dark. FREE GIFT! Get my four power-packed book series when you purchase this book. Including one of my best-sellers: Healing Covenant (link at the end of this book). Waste no more time. Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now.
Kill Six Billion Demons Book 1
Author: Tom Parkinson-Morgan
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN: 1534301070
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
In this collection of the first story arc of the popular webcomic Kill Six Billion Demons, sorority sister Allison Ruth must travel to Throne, the ancient city at the center of the multiverse, in an epic bid to save her boyfriend from the clutches of the seven evil kings that rule creation. Includes excerpts from in-universe religious texts, stories, and more
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN: 1534301070
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
In this collection of the first story arc of the popular webcomic Kill Six Billion Demons, sorority sister Allison Ruth must travel to Throne, the ancient city at the center of the multiverse, in an epic bid to save her boyfriend from the clutches of the seven evil kings that rule creation. Includes excerpts from in-universe religious texts, stories, and more
In Search of Demons
Author: Richard Estep
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738776432
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Are Demons Real? An Evidence-Based Quest to Unmask the Truth Possessed by curiosity, paranormal investigator Richard Estep hunts down firsthand experiences and historic accounts of the most legendary demonic activity. He consults with experts ranging from a medical doctor to an ordained Catholic exorcist on cases like the Salem Witch Trials and the inspiration for The Exorcist. He also visits several sites of alleged demonic infestations, such as the Monroe House. With the facts at your fingertips, you can determine the truth for yourself. Features interviews with: • Jeff Belanger, researcher for Ghost Adventures TV series • MJ Dickson, cohost of Paranormal Captured TV series • Jason Hawes, executive and series producer of Ghost Hunters TV series • Patti Negri, medium on Ghost Adventures TV series • Dr. Ciaran O’Keeffe, parapsychologist on Most Haunted TV series • Aaron Sagers, paranormal journalist on Paranormal Caught on Camera TV series • Dave Schrader, host of The Paranormal 60 podcast Includes a foreword by M. Belanger, author of The Dictionary of Demons
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738776432
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Are Demons Real? An Evidence-Based Quest to Unmask the Truth Possessed by curiosity, paranormal investigator Richard Estep hunts down firsthand experiences and historic accounts of the most legendary demonic activity. He consults with experts ranging from a medical doctor to an ordained Catholic exorcist on cases like the Salem Witch Trials and the inspiration for The Exorcist. He also visits several sites of alleged demonic infestations, such as the Monroe House. With the facts at your fingertips, you can determine the truth for yourself. Features interviews with: • Jeff Belanger, researcher for Ghost Adventures TV series • MJ Dickson, cohost of Paranormal Captured TV series • Jason Hawes, executive and series producer of Ghost Hunters TV series • Patti Negri, medium on Ghost Adventures TV series • Dr. Ciaran O’Keeffe, parapsychologist on Most Haunted TV series • Aaron Sagers, paranormal journalist on Paranormal Caught on Camera TV series • Dave Schrader, host of The Paranormal 60 podcast Includes a foreword by M. Belanger, author of The Dictionary of Demons
A Demon's Opportunity
Author: Catherine Lievens
Publisher: eXtasy Books
ISBN: 1487436335
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Sabin loathes the desert, which makes living in Hell the opposite of fun. Luckily for him, he can avoid the sand and the heat as long as he stays in the palace, and with as much work as he does for Berith, he doesn’t plan to leave anytime soon. Until Berith orders him to. Zeno is a loner, and for good reason. He’s known as The Mercenary, and he’s Hell’s bogeyman. People are afraid of him, and he’s fine with that because it means they leave him alone. But when Zeno stumbles onto a convoy attacked by a group of demons, he stupidly decides to step in. He ends up saddled with a pretty palace boy, Sabin, and agrees to take him back to the palace—for a price, of course. Neither of them expects to fall for the other, but they soon realize it’s not impossible. What is impossible is for them to find a way to make things work between them. Sabin belongs in the palace, while Zeno belongs to the desert. How can they be together?
Publisher: eXtasy Books
ISBN: 1487436335
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Sabin loathes the desert, which makes living in Hell the opposite of fun. Luckily for him, he can avoid the sand and the heat as long as he stays in the palace, and with as much work as he does for Berith, he doesn’t plan to leave anytime soon. Until Berith orders him to. Zeno is a loner, and for good reason. He’s known as The Mercenary, and he’s Hell’s bogeyman. People are afraid of him, and he’s fine with that because it means they leave him alone. But when Zeno stumbles onto a convoy attacked by a group of demons, he stupidly decides to step in. He ends up saddled with a pretty palace boy, Sabin, and agrees to take him back to the palace—for a price, of course. Neither of them expects to fall for the other, but they soon realize it’s not impossible. What is impossible is for them to find a way to make things work between them. Sabin belongs in the palace, while Zeno belongs to the desert. How can they be together?