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Find out how to interpret rituals, develop contacts in the occult community, recognize signs of juveniles dabbling in the occult,conduct an investigation into an occult-related crime and more. See how gangs and hate groups use occult symbolism to empower members and terrify victims and learn to identify ritual tools with the illustrated field guide.


About the Author

Tony M. Kail has observed actual ceremonies and rites of passage of occult groups and has conducted interviews with members and clergy of these religions. A former deputy and animal cruelty investigator, he has provided training for several regional, state and federal agencies, including the FBI. Kail serves as adjunct instructor for the Police Sciences Division of Nashville State Technical College.

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  • Paperback: 184 pages
  • Publisher: Paladin Press; illustrated edition edition (November 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581604254
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581604252
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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criminal occult groups, homeopathic magick, guardian orisha, vampire subculture, magickal religions, occult religions, occult crime, ritual area, inverted pentagram, black magick, destructive cults, ritual tools, ceremonial magick, ritual implements, ritual site
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Cop's Guide, Occult Investigations, United States, Church of Satan, Palo Mayombe, New York, Temple of Set, The Satanic Bible, Illustrated Guide, Ritual Tool Identification, Santeria Significance, Gardnerian Wicca, Siete Rayos, Temple of the Vampire, Various Significance, Voodoo Significance, Aleister Crowley, Drawing Down the Moon, San Francisco, Wicca Significance, Ayida Wedo, Miscellaneous Groups, Norse Paganism, One of Odin, Our Lady of Guadalupe
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1.0 out of 5 stars Obvious Bias, Lack of Qualification, August 31, 2006
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There are numerous reports that can debunk most, if not all, of the ideas presented in this book. A far better (free) report on this type of thing is "The Lanning Report", by Kenneth Lanning, an FBI Agent who used to work specifically with ritual abuse cases. Google for it & check it out; I promise you'll be glad that you didn't waste your money on this piece of junk.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Total Home Run, May 24, 2004
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After reading this book, once can realize two things; First, this book is long overdue, and second, this book is well thought out a painstakingly researched to provide a fair and unbiased guide for police officers wanting to better understand magico-religous practice. I not only recommend this book to law enforcement, but to others who feel that they are "on the outside, looking in".
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1.0 out of 5 stars Total waste of time, September 2, 2007
This is just another rehash of old urban legends. Don't waste your time or money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for law enforcement
In the interest of full disclosure, I'm a friend of Tony's. I can also say that this book was what led me from being an acquaintance to a friend and colleague. Read more
Published on June 23, 2006 by Dan Harms

5.0 out of 5 stars A present for your local sheriff!
This is a really good book and one which should be on more shelves in sheriff's offices and police libraries. Read more
Published on June 21, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Resource Material
As the popularity and growth of alternative religions reaches an all time high, the chances of occult groups running into law enforcement increases greatly. Read more
Published on May 29, 2004 by ssumers

5.0 out of 5 stars Victoria Gross
Tony presents the material on alternative religions in a comprehensive and easy to understand format. His pure objectivity on the subject is refreshing. Read more
Published on May 28, 2004 by victoria gross

5.0 out of 5 stars Kudos!
As the others have stated this book is well over due!
And needed in every PD in the country!
Published on May 28, 2004 by Ldyrdwulf@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable Resource
Not only should Law Enforcement Officers have this book at their fingertips, it would be a good read for anyone subscribing to any faith-- especially those alternative in nature... Read more
Published on May 26, 2004 by M. R. Sellars

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Resource for Serious Criminal Investigators
The need for an accurate, fair book on this subject for criminal justice and law enforcement has been absent for a long time. Read more
Published on May 25, 2004 by Gregory Robert Reid

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Feild Guide
I found this book remarkable for its lack of bias regarding the material presented. It is altogether to easy for someone "within the system" to be familiar only with the... Read more
Published on May 25, 2004 by Michael B. Hubbard

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent information
Having read some of the other negative reviews of this book I can only say "Did you read the same book I did? Read more
Published on May 24, 2004 by Tish Owen

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and applicable
It is incredibly important that police departments understand alternative religions being practiced in their jurisdictions, and equally important that they understand what ISN'T... Read more
Published on May 24, 2004 by Luanne Mcnab

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