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Legion
320 pages
A gritty police procedural that slowly unravels into a chilling nightmare of supernatural evil.
What it feels like
This novel offers a propulsive, dread-soaked reading experience that masterfully bridges two distinct genres. It begins with the methodical, clinical tone of a classic police procedural set in Washington D.C., grounding the reader in the gritty reality of a serial murder investigation. However, the mood steadily darkens, shifting from a suspenseful mystery into an unsettling, chilling exploration of demonic possession and exorcism. The prose reflects this descent, moving from taut investigative details to an atmosphere thick with supernatural terror. It is a perfect fit for readers who appreciate the logical puzzle of a detective story but crave the visceral, escalating dread of spiritual warfare and the terrifying realization that some crimes defy human explanation.
- Mood
- dread-soaked
- ominous
- chilling
- unsettling
- Tone
- dark
- serious
- suspenseful
- procedural
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- the nature of evil · supernatural corruption · the limits of logic · spiritual warfare
- The writing
- Taut and investigative, blending the clinical detail of a police procedural with the creeping dread of horror.
- The arc
- Begins as a grounded search for a killer and descends into a terrifying confrontation with supernatural evil.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love the methodical pacing of a detective story colliding with the terrifying stakes of demonic horror.
Content notes
- serial murder
- demonic possession
- violence
- murder investigation
About the book
When a detective investigates several murders, he uncovers a case of demonic possession.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1990.
Sequel to the film "Exorcist II: the heretic" (1977).
Features: original director's cut, vintage featurette, deleted scene, alternate takes, bloopers, deleted prologue, vintage interviews, theatrical trailers, TV spots, photo galleries, audio interview with writer/director William Peter Blatty, A "wonderfull" time, Signs of the Gemini, The Devil in the details, Music for a padded cell, All this bleeding.
George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, Brad Dourif, Jason Miller, Nicol Williamson.
These are Blu-ray discs which can only be played on Blu-ray disc players and will not play on standard DVD players.
For private home use only.
In English with optional English subtitles.
Description from Open Library.
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