Maxim W. Furek's ground-breaking book exposes the haunted house as a prison of despair, where earthbound spirits cry for tranquility. From the Conjuring House and Amityville to the Sallie House, the Stanley Hotel, and Pennhurst Asylum—this is the comprehensive text ghost hunters have been hungering for.

The true story behind The Conjuring: Last Rites. The Smurl family's nightmare of demonic possession in West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Furek writes from uncanny proximity: befriending Ed and Lorraine Warren, and meeting Annabelle handler Dan Rivera the day before his passing.

What if our obsession with the end times reveals something extraordinary about human nature? Furek uncovers "Apocalyptic Awe"—a hidden psychological pattern that explains everything from ancient prophecies to modern conspiracy theories, from Hollywood blockbusters to your social media feed.