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This edition compiles William Peter Blattyβs celebrated horror novellas, *The Exorcist* and *Legion*. Both stories explore themes of demonic possession, faith, religious authority, and psychological suspense, offering a chilling examination of the battle between good and evil.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: William Peter Blatty
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