The Exorcist Files

True Stories About the Reality of Evil and How to Defeat It

By: Father Carlos Martins

Narrated by: Father Carlos Martins

In this pioneering book for believers, nonbelievers, and anyone curious about the supernatural, renowned exorcist Father Carlos Martins shares his real-life experiences with demonic activity and explores how we can remain safe against its power.

In his blockbuster podcast, The Exorcist Files, Fr. Martins uncovers the disturbing reality of the forces of evil in our world, guiding listeners through many of his most graphic encounters with demonic entities. In this groundbreaking book, he dives deeper into the nature of evil to expose its dangers and to help us understand how to remain free from its influence and control.

The Exorcist Files introduces us to the 2,000-year-old Catholic ministry of exorcism. As one of the most sought-after experts on the supernatural in the world, Father Carlos shares how evil looks for any opening in our lives–from witchcraft and pagan practices to pornography and even emotional trauma–with the purpose of causing us pain and destruction. He challenges conventional thinking and offers a sobering look at the spiritual dangers lurking in those modern practices that often disguise themselves as harmless. Calling us to vigilance and spiritual fortitude, he emphasizes the importance of religious literacy and practice as guides in a world where the line between the divine and the demonic is increasingly blurred.

Through compelling storytelling coupled with science, theology, and detailed analysis, this book invites us to:

• Uncover the reality and tactics of demonic forces that seek to disrupt our lives.
• Learn practical steps to recognize and guard against spiritual attacks.
• Gain valuable insights into the cosmic struggle between good and evil.
• Experience the transformative power of faith and the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ.

For believers and the spiritually curious, this eye-opening book invites us to explore, question, and deepen our understanding of the hidden threats lurking in our midst so that we can stay protected and walk confidently in faith.

©2024 Father Carlos Martins (P)2024 Faith Words

Critic reviews

"Father Martins clearly outlines a systemic discernment to provide guidance in distinguishing between mental illness and the spiritually demonic."—Bishop David L. RIcken, DD, JCL, Bishop of Green Bay

"[Father Martins] presents actual cases of possession that come from his direct experience and adroitly allows the reader to participate in discerning the presence of evil and, with the power of Christ, driving it out."—Monsignor Robert Sarno, JDC, STL, MDiv, Dicastery for the causes of Saints

“As a Protestant with extensive experience providing deliverance ministry, I wholeheartedly recommend Fr. Martins’ book. His masterful blend of storytelling and explanation of how exorcism works will help readers of all backgrounds with practical tips to find freedom.”—Joshua W. Brown, PhD, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University

No Stone Unturned!

Fr. Martins knows how to tell a story and he does it with knowledge, authority granted by Christ, and with a history of experience. Great read for those who want to shield themselves from the evil in the world.

that's this book focused on the glory and power of Jesus instead of the diabolical

This book is GREAT I loved it binged it all in one day it was amazing please read and self contemplate after !

Fr. Martins knows his stuff!

I loved this book. I listen to his podcast (The Exorcist Files) which is excellent (and super intense) and so I was familiar with most of the cases he writes about in this book, but it was really good to hear more about what kinds of things lead to these sorts of problems for people and how God’s power and love rescues people from this kind of distress through the ministry of the Church. If anything, he makes it very hard to ignore the fact that spiritual warfare is a very real thing and that people ignore, deny, or reject God and the faith at their own peril. He is also quick to point out that God is always ready to help those who realize that they need his help and are willing to ask for it.

Amazing

Amazing book. Very much needed in This day and age Thank you, father, and praise the Lord

Not the 1973 horror movie but real life

Our current society values science as a superior way of knowing and understanding the universe, but science has its limitations. Enter the Exorcist Files. Through Fr. Martins patient and thorough description of the impact of demonic forces on human beings, the listener can be reassured of the presence and the power of God. Fr. Martins offers the listener guidance on how to develop our spirituality as a protection against evil. Although this is not a horror story, one should be careful not to listen in the dark.

Love Father Carlos Martins!

Father Carlos does a fantastic job narrating as well as giving the history and thought behind the demonic.

He does add in his personal stories which when you think about it if you were there when a music box started playing, but in reality, there’s nothing in that box making it play because it’s just a box, is chilling.

This reads as a documentary on the demonic and I’m here for it. It also gives the religious side of it, which as a Catholic, I learned so much more about my religion.

Deeper understanding

This book, as read by the author himself, gave me incredible insight of not only what happens during an exorcism but how to avoid falling into the snares of the devil.

Fantastic Journey into Deliverance Ministry!

The Devil, all too often, garners far more attention than he warrants, and this book made sure that God---Jesus Christ---kept the center spotlight (as it should be). While the tales of the afflicted are captivating, how God's glory manifests even in and even brighter BECAUSE OF the darkness really adds additional gravitas.

We live in an age of apostacy, which is arguably worse than paganism (since many in the modern world know the message of Jesus, yet reject Him). This, in many ways, is a far more ripe environment for the Enemy and his underlings to thrive. What better place to wreak havoc than in a world that laughs at your existence? A world who wants to believe in angels but no demons? Good but no evil...despite all we witness daily with our own eyes?

This book demonstrates that science, medicine, psychology and faith can all work together. The great LIE is that these were ever at odds, and Father Martins does a SUPERB job explicating how all these moving parts can work together to heal the mind, body and soul of those afflicted...of those that the "modern world" has left behind.

Not everything we face can be fixed with drugs and psychotherapy. Some problems are inherently spiritual. To deny the spirit man is to leave an hollowed shell...ready to be inhabited.

We also live in a world that has many open doors we might not even be aware of. So much of the demonic has infiltrated pop culture that many activities we take for granted are, in actuality, an open invitation to the diabolical.

This is a fascinating read, and not merely for the exciting anecdotes. It is a brilliant work of Christian apologetics and a fabulous tool for the spiritual toolbox.

Amazing

You learn so much and what is actually going on and overall I really love the book! Father Carlos Martins did a heck of a job writing this book.

So glad to have more from Father Martins

Loved him from the Exorcist Files, hope he writes more books. Great book and I enjoyed finding out more detail on some of the cases he has mentioned in the podcast