First published 1971
When 11-year-old Regan starts exhibiting strange, violent behavior, her mother Chris fears the worst. As Regan's condition deteriorates, Chris turns to a pair of priests to perform an exorcism and free her daughter from the demonic forces that have taken hold. In a battle of faith and wits, the priests must confront the terrifying power of the entity possessing Regan before it's too late. At the heart of this chilling tale lies a mother's love and desperate attempt to save her child from unspeakable evil.
Genres: fiction, horror, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: good-vs-evil, supernatural-horror
Setting: Iraq, Africa, Georgetown, United States
340 pages · Hardcover · Harper & Row Publishers
Content warnings: violence