In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into their new home on suburban Long Island. George and Kathleen Lutz knew that, one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo had murdered his parents, brothers, and sisters in that house. But the property complete with boathouse and swimming pool and the price were too good to pass up. Twenty-eight days later, the entire Lutz family fled in terror. This is the spellbinding, best-selling true story that gripped the nation, the story of a house possessed by evil spirits, haunted by psychic phenomena almost too terrible to describe.
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A fascinating and frightening book. --Los Angeles Times
This book will scare the hell out of you. --Kansas City Times --This text refers to the MP3 CD edition.
This book will scare the hell out of you. --Kansas City Times --This text refers to the MP3 CD edition.
About the Author
JAY ANSON began as a copy boy on the New York Evening Journal in 1937 and later worked in advertising and publicity. With more than 500 documentary scripts for television to his credit, he was associated with Professional Films, Inc. He died in 1980.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This particular book is not in the genre I usually read. When it first came out, my wife talked me into it. I must admit it frightened me. Perhaps part of it was due to the fact that we had just moved into a house build well before the Civil War on the coast, and the house had many of the characteristics the house in the book had. I sat up way, way into the night reading this book and was actually seeing "red pig eyes" through the window by the time I had finished. Much has been written as to whether or not the book is based on the truth. To be truthful myself, I just don't care. True or not, it is one scary story. I liked it. Highly recommend.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This book is the best horror book I've ever read... It will scare you from head to toe... I was scared when it talked about "Jodie" and the hooded being at the top of the stairs... The movie is scary as well, but the book is more spellbinding and completely scary... To think and know that the Lutzes' story is true, that's just real horror...
51 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
On December 18, 1975, a young family of five moved into their new home, complete with finished basement, swimming pool, and boathouse. Twenty-eight days later, they fled in terror, leaving most of their belongings behind.
The fantastic story of their experiences was widely publicized on network television, newspapers, and national magazines. But the Lutz family never disclosed the full details to the media. Now, their own carefully-reconstructed memories -- and independent interviews with local clergy and police -- reveal their entire harrowing story.
George and Kathleen Lutz were aware that the house had been the scene of a mass murder -- Ronnie DeFeo, 23, was convicted of shooting his parents, brothers, and sisters. But it seemed an ideal home for them and their three children, and the price was right. On the day they moved in, a priest invited to bless the house was told by an unseen voice to "Get out!" At his rectory, he began to suffer a series of inexplicable afflictions. Meanwhile, alone in their new home, the Lutz family were embarking on the most terrifying experience of their lives. It began when their five-year-old daughter boasted of her new playmate, someone -- or something -- named "Jodie."
THE AMITYVILLE HORROR is an unforgettable book with all the shocks and gripping suspense of THE EXORCIST, THE OMEN, or ROSEMARY'S BABY -- but with one vital difference! As the author reports, "To the extent that I can verify them, all the events in this book are true."
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Believe it or not, it got to me....
Okay, so the writing in this certainly isn't masterful, it's downright clumsy at times, and the discrepancies in the stories has long since been pointed out...but it GOT to me. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Kevin Lucia
5.0 out of 5 stars
I can't put the book down!
I enjoyed The amityville horror very much. It's really interesting to see how the family dealt with the phenomenon. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Emily Griffin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Read
Read this 2x in a row. The first time it did not sink in all the way. Second go around it scared me. really good story
Published 28 days ago by LordMetalZ28
4.0 out of 5 stars
Read the book for the truth!.
I was very impressed to find out how many thing's was actually false in the movies. For those who really like True Stories, read the book's first!.
Published 1 month ago by Sam Strait
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not really as scary as I thought
Not sure what version of this book the reviewer at the Kansas City Star read but I don't think it was this one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by helokty
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic that still scares the pants off of me!!!
This book is so scary that when I was done reading it for the night, I had to sleep with the lights on in my bedroom!!! Get this classic now!!!
Published 3 months ago by Alberto Melendez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ammityville Horror.
I kept passing this on my library shelf and being a horror fan, just had to read it. This book was very creepy and gave me the chills! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Spanky Classic
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well worth your time to read..........
A good piece of work, whether you believe the story to be true or not, it makes for good reading.
Its well written and keeps you interested to its ultimate outcome..... Read more
Its well written and keeps you interested to its ultimate outcome..... Read more
Published 4 months ago by david gosselin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Actually gave me nightmares
I love horror... I've read many horror stories and seen many horror movies. But, this one tops them all. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Daddy
4.0 out of 5 stars
meh
The story was good, but the movie was definitely scarier. Most books are able to paint a better tale than a film, but not in this instance. Read more
Published 5 months ago by elph
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