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William Peter Blatty

    January 7, 1928 – January 12, 2017

    William Peter Blatty was an American author whose works often delve into profound questions of faith and evil. His writing excels at drawing readers into suspenseful narratives that explore the darker aspects of the human psyche and the supernatural. Blatty's style is characterized by insightful observation and masterful atmospheric construction, leaving a lasting impression. His novels frequently prompt readers to contemplate the nature of good versus evil.

    William Peter Blatty
    Legion
    NINTH CONFIGURATION
    Dimiter
    The Exorcist
    Changing Course in Latin America
    The Exorcist: 40th Anniversary Edition
    • 2015

      Changing Course in Latin America

      • 330 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Introduction: party system change in the neoliberal era; Part I. Explaining Regional Patterns: 2. Partisanship and the puzzle of party system stability; 3. Critical junctures and party system change; 4. Antecedent conditions: party system differentiation in twentieth-century Latin America; 5. Neoliberal critical junctures and party system stability; 6. Programmatic (de-)alignment and party system stability in the aftermath period; Part II. National Experiences in Comparative Perspective: 7. Critical junctures in elitist party systems; 8. Critical junctures in labor-mobilizing party systems; 9. Aftermath: reactive sequences and institutional legacies; 10. Conclusion: political legacies and the crisis of representation; Appendix: election results in Latin America.

      Changing Course in Latin America
    • 2014

      NINTH CONFIGURATION

      • 174 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.6(107)Add rating

      Exploring themes of madness and belief, this thought-provoking narrative delves into the complexities of the human psyche with a blend of dark humor. Set against a backdrop that inspired a celebrated film, it challenges perceptions of sanity and morality, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of existence and the boundaries of faith. William Peter Blatty's unique storytelling captivates, offering a compelling examination of the human condition.

      NINTH CONFIGURATION
    • 2011

      Dimiter

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Dimiter unfolds a gripping narrative centered on murder, revenge, and suspense, exploring profound themes of faith, love, sin, forgiveness, vengeance, and compassion. Drawing comparisons to the works of Morris West and Graham Greene, it promises a deep, thought-provoking experience that resonates with readers familiar with Blatty's iconic storytelling style.

      Dimiter
    • 2011
    • 2011

      A horror classic back in print after nearly a decade!

      Legion
    • 1972

      The Exorcist

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.2(1679)Add rating

      Father Damien Karras: 'Where is Regan'Regan MacNeil: 'In here. With us'.The terror begins unobtrusively. Noises in Regan's room, an odd smell, the displacement of furniture, an icy chill. Easy explanations are offered. Then frightening changes start in

      The Exorcist