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The Haunted: One Family's Nightmare

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I rarely read books, but this one caught my attention (possibly because of the fact that it is a true story). I just could not put this book down. I had read for several hours the first night. I did, however, have to turn on several lights because I kept hearing strange noises in the dark! (And the slightest creaks had really startled me!) After I could no longer keep my eyes open (after three in the morning), I did have to try to get to sleep (not completely in the dark, though). As soon as I got up less than six hours later, I picked up the book and I didn't put it down until I was finished. I was so hoping for a happy ending after all of the torment the family had endured for so long. Their story is completely believable and extraordinarily written!
I would give this book a lot more than just five stars. Superb!

I live 2 miles away from West Pittston and know people who either knew the Smurls or who are related to them. I actually attended their national press conference when all of these events occurred. I will *never* forget the feeling that I had when I first heard the story as a teen.
I used to be really well read with this topic but once the 'drama' of it all died down I didn't think much of it.
I became interested once again because last week at a party I spoke with someone who is the nephew of the Smurls. He claims that the events were true and even said that something happened one day while his dad was visiting them. Another girl that I know was a next door neighbor to them and swears of its truth because she, herself heard things. These are seemingly 'normal' people who I have known a while.
...It is a very intriguing story that was, in my opinion, ruined by the 'Hollywood' interpretation via the made-for-TV movie.
Currently the family lives about 8 miles from their former Chase Street home in West Pittston. The people who live there now, as far as I know, have had no disturbances.
This book is a great summary of events and gives me even more chills because I am so close to the source.

I just got done reading "The Haunted"...I do believe it to be very true. My heart went out for the whole family. I was wondering what has transpired since the writing of that book after they moved. Also, I wondered how the children all fared, growing up in this horrible environment. I found myself frustrated that more people didn't try to help the family sooner and wondered where all the "preachers and priests" who know the Bible, were, at this family's hour of need! If anyone has any information as to what happened to the family after this book was written, please send me information as to where I can find it.....in book form or information from anyone who knows. Thankyou. Send replies to Crystalcarnation@aol.com

This is an excellent book,very well written. Anyone who has seriously studied demomology, or the paranormal, will know this book is true to the facts, from the bangings in the walls, to the terrible odors, to the physical and mental abuse that inhuman spirits put upon their human victems, to horrible manifestations. This family suffered greatly under the hand of a true inhuman spirit, but yet survived it toegether as a family because their faith in God did not falter. If you have followed Ed and Lorraine Warrens teachings, this book is a must read...

Evil is everywhere. This story is about a family that moves into a duplex in PA, which is haunted by ghosts, and even a demon. These presences immediatly latch onto the family and terrorize them to no end. There are rappings on the wall at all hours, some of the family members are levitated and thrown around, they are followed even when they go camping, there are noises, smells, and cold spots. Noone would help them, not even their own church. Then a team of demonologist come to help but do they??? This is not a book to read alone...

RECOMMENDED ONLY if you are not easily frightened.
This is a true account of supernatural events, that are still happening. This book is thought provoking and down right scary. You can not help breathing a sigh of relief that you have never experienced, in any way, what this family has gone, and goes through, on a day to day bases. The years of torment and fear are unimaginable, as they not only have to endure the torments of demons, but also the ridicules of mankind. I truly feel for this family and hope and pray, that they will find the help they so desperately need, and soon.

After reading The Haunted, I could't sleep for days. I first found it in a library, and read the whole thing there. Ten years later, I was fortunate enough to find a place that had a copy and I finally bought it. I am willing to sell the paperback of this book that I do have. E-mail me if you are interested. This is by far the scariest book I have ever read. From what I have heard about the Smurls is that they were finally relieved of their "visitors" after an exorcism of their new home. I hope for their sake that this is valid info.

I read this book after I had read IN A DARK PLACE., this book is just as terrifying. It tells the story of THE SMURL FAMILY who just happend to move into what they thought was a quiet and peaceful house . How wrong they were!!! this book goes from the first paranormal incident up into the WARRENS investigation with chilling details. While reading this book I felt the hairs of my neck curl up you definatley can't put it down. I felt that the tv movie doesn't give THE HAUNTED justice at all, my advice is too read the book only but be warned it'll make you think twice about the things that go bump in the night.

I read the book, and can relate to the truth because of my own experiences with the paranormal.
This is by far the scariest demonic case I've ever read about...
This world does contain mystery.

Robert Curran (who co-wrote with victims Jack & Janet Smurl and deomonologists Ed & Lorraine Warren) relates a whale of a tale about how the Smurl family suffered from ever escalating paranormal activity in their home until the place became unlivable. The amount of seemingly corroborative evidence (via witness accounts from various neighbors, some anonymous and others not) gives the story an extra boost of needed credibilty, but it's more intellectually intriquing than emotionally intense. Recommended.