A Field Guide to Demons, Vampires, Fallen Angels, and Other Subversive Spirits

By: Carol K. Mack, Dinah Mack

Narrated by: Reay Kaplan

Watch your back! How to spot and identify demons and other subversive spirits...and what to do next.

Demons, fairies, and fallen angels are everywhere. They lurk at crossroads, crouch behind doors, hide in trees, slip into beds, wait in caves, hover at weddings and childbirths, disguise themselves as friends, relatives - even disguise themselves as you. They are powerful; they are protean; they are enchanting. And, to the uninformed, they are often invisible. This guide - the first of its kind - reveals the remarkable permutations of the demon and fairy species worldwide.

Packed with lore about each demon, detailing its origins, the culture surrounding it, and its reputed antics and exploits, A Field Guide to Demons, Fairies, Fallen Angels, and Other Subversive Spirits is a fascinating exploration of global mythologies. Perfect for the armchair traveler and the intrepid, seasoned demon-spotter alike, this complete guide to subversive spirits offers a behind-the-scenes look at the devilish mishaps, impish irritations, and demonic devastations that punctuate our lives.

© 1998, 2008, 2010 Carol K. Mack and Dinah Mack (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

More of an Encyclopedia but still entertaining

This is more of an encyclopedia which made for an interesting and informative listen/read.

very informative.

loved it. suprised about how many demonic creatures there are.this is something that I suggest it to anybody who is interested in these things. I'm interested to know where these records came from

A concise and well rounded grimoire

Loved this book immensely. An unbiased and no nonsense introduction to the less than benevolent entities that inhabit our world. This book offers various perspectives from many cultures around the world and let's the reader sift through it for themselves. I particularly liked the epilogue. I was surprised and a bit disappointed that the book did not cover the native american skinwalker myth, which is of particular interest to me. It does however cover their ilk from other cultures which I found fascinating.

Phenomenal book, if you are openly honest.

This book terrified me and almost made me quit listening right when it helped me discover my own personal demon.

Interesting explanation of the hidden cryptids

really love it it's a good reference book will definitely be a go to for me

It was a fun book.

I definitely recommend a listen. It was a lot of fun learning about different myth, and legend around the world.

Reads like a field guide would

The book is read like a field guide would. Being that it's a book meant to be a reference, it sounds weird to have someone jump in and read it to you cover to cover. Enjoyable to listen too but much is lost in the way a book of this type is used.

Very interesting

Great run through of a variety of creatures. Description, history and short folk tale. I enjoyed it very much.

Not what I was expecting, but good.

This comes closer to a scholarly review than an occult manual. Just so you know.

As someone with a college degree (same as one of the author); as well as someone who has lived among and worked with people who have different belief systems than modern Western culture; and who has seen things that defy modern Western explanation ....I totally enjoyed this. The more I listened, the more I enjoyed it.

I recommend it. I didn't knock off a star for any reason other than that on a relative basis, its not the most transformative work I have ever read. But, its totally unique and extremely well researched.

A one of a kind book

How the authors tell you what to do if you come across one of these creatures