{"title":"William Peter Blatty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Peter Blatty\u003c\/strong\u003e is renowned for his masterful blend of horror and the supernatural, crafting stories that linger long after the final page. His works, including the iconic \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the dark forces that haunt the human psyche, exploring themes of faith, fear, and the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom chilling narratives like \u003cem\u003eLegion\u003c\/em\u003e to special editions of his most famous tales, Blatty offers readers a gripping journey into spiritual terror and psychological suspense. His stories challenge beliefs while delivering haunting, unforgettable experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-exorcist-by-william-peter-blatty-9780552166775","title":"The Exorcist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor millions of readers, William Peter Blatty's \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e remains the most terrifying novel ever written; and the film—written by Blatty and directed by William Friedkin—is still, 50 years after it was first released, one of the most shocking films ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFather Damien Karras:\u003c\/em\u003e \"Where is Regan?\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRegan MacNeil:\u003c\/em\u003e \"In here. With us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe terror begins unobtrusively. Noises in the attic. In the child's room, an odd smell, the displacement of furniture, an icy chill. At first, easy explanations are offered. Then frightening changes begin to appear in eleven-year-old Regan. Medical tests fail to shed any light on her symptoms, but it is as if a different personality has invaded her body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFather Damien Karras, a Jesuit priest, is called in. Is it possible that a demonic presence has possessed the child? Exorcism seems to be the only answer...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1971, \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e became a literary phenomenon and inspired one of the most shocking films ever made. This edition, polished and expanded by the author, includes new dialogue, a new character, and a chilling new extended scene, providing an unforgettable reading experience that has lost none of its power to shock and continues to thrill and terrify new readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46193677041900,"sku":"9780552166775","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780552166775.jpg?v=1739842883"},{"product_id":"the-exorcist-deluxe-limited-edition-by-william-peter-blatty-9780063455962","title":"The Exorcist Deluxe Limited Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeaturing a glow-in-the-dark cover!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A horror story for all midnights.\" --\u003cem\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Read the book. It's an experience you will never forget.\" --\u003cem\u003eSt. Louis Post-Dispatch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe phenomenal #1 bestseller that inspired the classic motion picture—the most terrifying and unforgettable horror novel ever written—now available for a limited time as a deluxe hardcover with a frightening, glow-in-the-dark cover and green stained edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1971, \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e is a bestselling literary phenomenon and remains one of the most frightening and controversial novels ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on true events of a child's demonic possession in the 1940s, \u003cem\u003eThe Exorcist\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of eleven-year-old Regan MacNeil and her mother Chris, a famous actress and doting mother. 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Now, fifty-five years after it was first published and anticipating cult director Mike Flanagan's relaunch of the 'Exorcist' film franchise, here is a striking new hardback edition complete with a Foreword by one of today's bestselling horror novelists, Grady Hendrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFather Damien Karras: 'Where is Regan?' \u003cbr\u003e\nRegan MacNeil: 'In here. With us.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe terror begins unobtrusively. Noises in the attic. In the child's room, an odd smell, the displacement of furniture, an icy chill. At first, easy explanations are offered. Then frightening changes begin to appear in eleven-year-old Regan MacNeil. Medical tests fail to shed any light on her symptoms, but it is as if a different personality has invaded her body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFather Damien Karras, a Jesuit priest, is called in. Is it possible that a demonic presence has possessed the child? 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