Debi Chestnut

Erebus
by Debi Chestnut
BooksGoSocial
2022
**** (4 stars)
#Erebus. #Netgalley
Thanks to Netgally, BooksGoSocial, and Debi Chestnut for sending the ARC e-book for review.
Professor Winthrop, an Archeologist at Morgans Cross University is studying the strange mutilation of livestock in the area, possibly connected to a skeleton found on the University grounds. When the Professor is murdered and relics stolen, Isabela Thornton, a specialist in Psychometry at the ISA ( Institute of Scientific Anomalies) takes a leave of absence to help the Shiriff Alexis to find the killer.
This ia an engaging and fast- paced story of hell hounds, psychic ability, magic rings and a mysterious murder. I fell right into this story and loved the pace. The character could use some fleshing out, but this seems like it may be first in a series, and that may be why. This was an excellent story, and I would definitely recommend it.… (mehr)

**This book was reviewed via Netgalley**

Chestnut's Something Wicked is an overview of exorcism, that looks at history, forms in other cultures and traditions, what demons are vs other types of 'negative’ entities, levels progressing to full-blown possession, exorcism gone wrong, and the necessity of protection and a few basic types of protection.

This book was pretty straightforward and clearcut. Chestnut is very clear that the novice ghost-hunter should not try to deal with demonic or very dense (read negative) entities, but call on seasoned professionals. She is also clear in that it is believe and faith that helps these methods work. She also stresses the importance of not judging, because each person's reality is different, since our perceptions shape our reality. Sometimes the investigator needs to work within their own paradigm, and at other times, need to work within the mindset of the client/victim.

The cases of exorcism gone wrong horrified me, especially the one of the little autistic boy. I have very little use for organised religion, and when it goes off the rails like this, and in the case of the 'gay’ exorcisms, I despise it all the more. I follow a shamanic path devoted to rune spirits.

Another proofing would not be amiss. There were a few grammar and spelling errors. Also- djinn is plural; djinni is singular. An anachronistic error as well. Multiple Personality Disorder is now Dissociative Identity Disorder. They are not both a thing today.

🎻🎻🎻 Quick, informative read. Recommended for this interested in demonology, exorcisms, or interest in paranormal or occult.… (mehr)

This is an informative book about the negative entities that we may encounter. Miss Debi created this just to give information for those who are interested in paranormal and also as a guide for those who will be doing a ghost hunting.

The truth of the matter is: just because you don’t believe in something doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. – Debi Chestnut, Something Wicked: A Ghost Hunter Explores Negative Spirits

When I started reading this, I am really interested in finding out what should I know and expect on these creatures that may be just a negative entity or worse a demonic one. But, as I flipped more pages, I noticed that some of the explanations that I’ve just read from the start just keep on showing on the other parts. Meaning, I found it repetitive, and it makes me lose interest.

Aside from the information that she shared about those entities, I also enjoyed this one when she shares an experience she had with those kinds of entities.

The book cover is perfect for the title and the purpose of the book. The book is about exploring negative spirits. The cover is a person going down the stairs as if that person is looking for something, and for me, it is an excellent presentation of what the book is all about.

I suggest this book for those who wanted to learn paranormal. And if you’re a ghost hunter, especially if you are a newbie, this will be very handy and helpful for you to know the precautions to take when you come face-to-face with those negative entities.

Disclaimer: I received a reader copy from Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd via NetGalley.… (mehr)