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When a seasoned detective begins investigating a string of homicides in Washington, D.C., the case takes an unexpected turn. Evidence points to a supernatural force behind the killings, forcing him to confront demonic possession and the limits of police procedure. The story blends law‑enforcement suspense with chilling occult intrigue, raising questions about faith, justice, and the extraordinary in the everyday world.
The narrative explores crime drama through the lens of a gritty detective, set against the backdrop of federal corridors and eerie, unexplained phenomena. As the investigation escalates, themes of temptation, control, and the battle between light and darkness drive the plot toward a culmination that tests the boundaries of rationality.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: William Peter Blatty
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