Alexis McQuillan

Enjoyed this book and read it all in one sitting. The first part of the book was the best for me, it showed her researching the house in question and the family. I really like first person ghost stories so this was a good read for me. It reminded me frequently of Dead Files the TV Series as both women involved are physical mediums and can see and talk/interact with ghosts. This however took a turn when she is in the basement and meets up and later challenges a demon. Was interesting in that she took what she needed from various religions and used them to her need.… (meer)

**originally posted at www.bunnycates.com/reading **

My Thoughts:
This was a pretty quick read for me (see my goodreads updates). I find it hard to review non-fiction, so just bear with me and my train wreck jumble of thoughts.

In this story, the author is writing of her experience being haunted by a demon. I found the entire book to be interesting, for sure. She, the author, is an excellent writer. At times, I felt like I was reading a letter from a friend I hadn’t seen in ages and not a book. There was just a natural comfort in the writing style, that I really enjoyed.

As for the plot/story:
It was pretty much what the blurb above says it is. A true account, so claimed, of a woman who hunted ghosts and ended up the target of a demon. I, personally, had a hard time believing the account. Not because of the subject matter – I’m open to believing about anything is possible. My issue with the story is the author claimed to be a ghost hunter, a psychic; she believed in ghosts, spirits, entities, and even some witch craft was strewn in. However, she repeatedly stated up until the incidents in this book, she didn’t believe in demons. I just, for myself, I don’t understand how someone (or why someone) would be willing to make the leap to believe in all that other stuff…but not demons. Ghosts – yes. Spirits – yes. Witch craft – oh yes. But Demons – nope. It doesn’t make sense to me. It makes it hard for me to believe any of the account. If that even makes any sense.

In Conclusion:
I would recommend this book, I think. Especially to those who like true-paranormal type things (like Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters, Hauntings, etc). It’s not my place to say whether this is fact or fiction, its just my place to say whether it is entertaining. I can say I read the entire thing and was definitely intrigued by it. I am still not sure I believe it, but that’s why it’s entertainment. It has been several days since I finished it, and am still “thinking” about it, so I say it did its job. It entertained me. I would certainly read more from this author, she’s very interesting.

Mom Notes:
Not for younger ones. Since it is written as factual – it could/would really confuse younger ones as to reality, faith, etc. Contains: ghosts, demons, varying religious beliefs, violence, etc.… (meer)

One does not know where to stand with McQuillan. In one breath, she states how she wishes she had never encountered the demon she did; in the next, she is grateful for the experience for making her stronger. Constant references to the past border on annoying. The tale could be borderline terrifying if it weren't presented in the manner it is--her references to the past and the fantastical tales of light triumphing over dark, as well as the constant shift in perspective (she conquers the evil, she fears she'll never escape it) make it hard to believe, hard to get into, and hard to enjoy.… (meer)