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Lucifer, Mephistopheles, Beelzebub; Ha-Satan or the Adversary; Iblis or Shaitan: no matter what name he travels under, the Devil has throughout the ages and across civilizations been a compelling and charismatic presence. In Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, the supposed reign of God has long been challenged by the fiery malice of his opponent, as contending forces of good and evil have between them weighed human souls in the balance. In The Devil,...
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A fascinating, wide-ranging survey of the history of demon possession and exorcism through the ages.
In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the era of the Reformation, thousands of Europeans were thought to be possessed by demons. In response to their horrifying symptoms-violent convulsions, displays of preternatural strength, vomiting of foreign objects, displaying contempt for sacred objects, and others-exorcists were summoned to expel the...
83) Force of fire
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 11
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A descendant from a long line of demons who build interspecies relationships to fight tyranny works competitively to control her dangerous fire-breathing skills, before a Serpentine Governor's charming son enlists her help to defeat a growing rebellion
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Runestone saga (Chima) volume 1
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Desperate to escape her demon master, runecaster Reggin Eiklund flees to the Grove, while Eiric Halvorsen, falsely accused of murdering his modir and stepfadir, journeys to the Grove at the behest of a powerful jarl interested in restoring magic to the world
Ever since Ragnarok, the human realm of the Midlands has been bereft of magic, and most lead lives of desperation. Eiric Halvorsen's family has remained prosperous-- until he is convicted by...
85) Chain of iron
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 32
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English
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Cordelia Carstairs' romantic dreams must be put on hold when a serial killer begins targeting the Shadowhunters of London, sending the Merry Thieves on the trail of a knife-wielding killer
Engaged to marry James Herondale, Cordelia Carstairs seems to have everything she ever wanted. But James and Cordelia's marriage is a lie, arranged to save Cordelia's reputation. James is in love with Grace Blackthorn whose brother, Jesse, died years ago in a terrible...
86) Zhara
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Guardians of Dawn volume 1
Pub. Date
2023
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English
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Forbidden from practicing magic and burdened by her responsibilities, Jin Zhara's life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes involved with the Guardians of Dawn, a group dedicated to fighting a demonic plague that is corrupting magicians
Magic is forbidden throughout the Morning Realms. Magicians are called abomination, and blamed for the plague of monsters that razed the land twenty years before. Jin Zhara already had enough to worry about--appease...
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Outcast volume 6
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Image Comics
Pub. Date
2018
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English
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"The town of Rome, West Virginia has always been a hotbed of demonic activity... but with Kyle Barnes gathering allies to oppose them, the forces of darkness must also rally their forces for the coming WAR!"--Pg.4 of cover
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Outcast volume 5
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Image Comics
Pub. Date
2017
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English
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Facing the end of life as he knew it and in hiding with his family, Kyle meets someone who brings him face to face with something he never could have prepared for--hope! As Kyle gets help honing his abilities, the evil around him is growing stronger--causing the ostracized Reverend Anderson to seek out new allies. Can anywhere truly be safe?
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Angel diary volume 13
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Yen Pr
Pub. Date
c2010
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English
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"Dong-Young is well on her way to becoming the Queen of Heaven, and she and Bi-Wal are now married to boot! But what about the people who helped the two get here? The stories of Bi-Wal's right-hand man, Hee-Young; Ah-Hin, the White Tiger; and Ee-Jung, the Red Phoenix, share the spotlight in this final volume of Angel Diary!"--P. [4] of cover
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Angel diary volume 8
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Yen Press
Pub. Date
c2009
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English
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"The search for the demon Se-In and Bi-Wal's brother, Ryung, brings about some unlikely alliances between heaven and hell. Confused, Dong-Young seeks out Bi-Wal but once again finds herself with Se-In''s life in her hands instead!" -- p. [4] of cover
91) Cruel beauty
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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Betrothed to the demon who rules her country and trained all her life to kill him, seventeen-year-old Nyx Triskelion must now fulfill her destiny and move to the castle to be his wife
Betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom, Nyx has always known that her fate was to marry him, kill him, and free her people from his tyranny. But on her seventeenth birthday when she moves into his castle high on the kingdom's mountaintop, nothing is what she expected--particularly...
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Stars never rise volume 1
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Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
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[2015]
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English
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In a world ruled by the brutally puritanical Church and its army of black-robed exorcists, sixteen-year-old Nina tries to save her pregnant younger sister from the Church's wrath and discovers that not only is the Church run by demons but that Nina herself is one of the very few who can genuinely exorcise them
93) Cult of the lamb
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Devolver Digital
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[2023]
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English
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Ewe Can't Handle the Truth. Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult
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Union Square Kids
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English
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"Twelve-year-old Theo Tatterly's ability to see ghosts is a useful skill in a house full of dead relatives, but it makes him a loner at school, where ghosts eternally pester him for help. For Theo, life is easier on the periphery. When his first failed exorcism portends an end to the Tatterly line, Theo must bring together his entire family -- living and dead -- to save the home they've lived in for generations and maybe the world." --
"In a magical...
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Warlock Holmes volume 2
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English
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"The game's afoot once more as Holmes and Watson face off against Moriarty's gang, the Pinkertons, flesh-eating horses, a parliament of imps, boredom, Surrey, a disappointing butler demon, a succubus, a wicked lord, an overly-Canadian lord, a tricycle-fight to the death and the dreaded Pumpcrow. Oh, and a hell hound, one assumes"--Provided by publisher
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 15
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English
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"Uriel the angel and Little Ash (short for Ashmedai) are the only two supernatural creatures in their shtetl (which is so tiny, it doesn't have a name other than Shetl). The angel and the demon have been studying together for centuries, but pogroms and the search for a new life have drawn all the young people from their village to America. When one of those young people, Essie, goes missing. Uriel and Little Ash set off to find her. Along the way...
98) King of scars
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King of Scars duology volume 1
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IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 23
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English
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No one knows what Nikolai Lantsov endured in his country's bloody civil war. Now enemies gather at his weakened borders, and the young king must find a way to refill Ravka's coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army. Zoya Nazyalensky is devoted to rebuilding the army -- but she also has enemies to conquer. Nina Zenik wages her own war to save the Grisha -- and must face the pain of her past. As a dark magic...
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Will Wilder volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 11
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English
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When the storied Staff of Moses responsible for summoning the plagues of ancient Egypt vanishes from the museum in Perilous Falls, Will Wilder is suspect number one. As the river runs with blood, sharp-toothed frogs surround his home, and clouds of swarming gnats choke the streets, Will must rely on his supernatural ability, everything he learned from his training, and help from his friends, siblings, and Great-Aunt Lucille to find the missing staff...
100) Magical Realms - Embracing Wiccan Secrets - Unveil Ancient Traditions, Powerful Spells, and the Tran
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Have you ever felt the desire to infuse your ordinary days with a touch of enchantment, turning them into mystical and magical adventures?Have you ever dreamt of unraveling the profound secrets of Wicca, curious about the incredible ways it can enrich and transform your life?If you've been yearning to unearth the formidable spells and ancient traditions of this mystical practice, then this comprehensive guide is precisely crafted for you.Join me on...
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