Called Pennsylvania’s “Amityville Horror,” the Smurl family’s nightmare of demonic possession is the subject of both the current motion picture, Conjuring: Last Rites, and this book. Venturing far beyond the West Pittston coal region, author Maxim W. Furek’s narrative explores the dark crawlspaces of High Hopes, the Hindsdale House, the damned Welles House, and good and evil, as seen through the eyes of history’s foremost exorcists and psychics, such as the mysterious Fr. Alphonsus Trabold O.F.M and Alexander Tanous.

There was something of the supernatural channeling through Furek that inspired him to write this book. The 92-year-old West Pittston Smurl duplex was a half-hour drive from his home, and, during their 15-city book tour promoting The Haunted, the author befriended Ed and Lorraine Warren. And sadly, Furek met Annabelle handler Dan Rivera, the day before he died during the 2025 “Devils on the Run” Tour in Gettysburg.

Furek: “It wasn’t a coincidence. It was destiny. I believe that psychic energies were being channeled through me to allow this thing to take shape and manifest. I only know that it flowed and had energy and a life of its own and that I was placed at the right place at the right time.”

Bio

Maxim W. Furek is an avid student of the paranormal. His eclectic background includes aspects of psychology, recovery from addictions, and rock journalism. He has a master’s degree in communications from Bloomsburg University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Aquinas College. He has been called “The John Keel of the 21st century,” due, in part, to his diverse background and varied interests. The author has been featured on countless American, Canadian, and European podcasts including George Noory’s Coast to Coast, Exploring the Bizarre with the legendary Timothy Green Beckley (Mr. UFO) and Tim R. Swartz (Commander X), and Midnight in the Desert with Heather Wade. He is a contributor to Fate Magazine, Paranormal Underground, and Strange Knocks, and a frequent guest speaker at paranormal conferences.

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Called Pennsylvania’s “Amityville Horror,” the Smurl family’s nightmare of demonic possession is the subject of both the current motion picture, Conjuring: Last Rites, and this book. Venturing far beyond the West Pittston coal region, author Maxim W. Furek’s narrative explores the dark crawlspaces of High Hopes, the Hindsdale House, the damned Welles House, and good and evil, as seen through the eyes of history’s foremost exorcists and psychics, such as the mysterious Fr. Alphonsus Trabold O.F.M and Alexander Tanous.

There was something of the supernatural channeling through Furek that inspired him to write this book. The 92-year-old West Pittston Smurl duplex was a half-hour drive from his home, and, during their 15-city book tour promoting The Haunted, the author befriended Ed and Lorraine Warren. And sadly, Furek met Annabelle handler Dan Rivera, the day before he died during the 2025 “Devils on the Run” Tour in Gettysburg.

Furek: “It wasn’t a coincidence. It was destiny. I believe that psychic energies were being channeled through me to allow this thing to take shape and manifest. I only know that it flowed and had energy and a life of its own and that I was placed at the right place at the right time.”

Bio

Maxim W. Furek is an avid student of the paranormal. His eclectic background includes aspects of psychology, recovery from addictions, and rock journalism. He has a master’s degree in communications from Bloomsburg University, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Aquinas College. He has been called “The John Keel of the 21st century,” due, in part, to his diverse background and varied interests. The author has been featured on countless American, Canadian, and European podcasts including George Noory’s Coast to Coast, Exploring the Bizarre with the legendary Timothy Green Beckley (Mr. UFO) and Tim R. Swartz (Commander X), and Midnight in the Desert with Heather Wade. He is a contributor to Fate Magazine, Paranormal Underground, and Strange Knocks, and a frequent guest speaker at paranormal conferences.

https://www.maximfurek.com/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMK9L9HM

https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/

https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlife

My book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

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The Can Sack Ghost, John's fifth book, is equal parts paranormal memoir and cosmic philosophy. John is a natural storyteller, and his stories are as entertaining as any you'd hear around a campfire on a dark summer night. Yet what makes these stories special is that John looks for the deeper meaning behind his psychic encounters. He raises questions on dozens of topics, from the true meaning of skepticism to the spiritual implications of AI." - Martha C. Lawrence, author of Murder in Scorpio.

In his latest book, The Can Sack Ghost, John Russell returns with more true and enthralling ghost stories, spiritual insights, and paranormal adventures. John reveals what it took for him to become a Certified T.A.R.O.T. Master, and he discusses some of his more memorable Tarot readings, including some that took a comedic turn. He discusses the ghostly visitations in his New York home, featuring a spirit communication with a haunted trick-or-treat Halloween candy bowl.

His psychometry session with an ancient Greek coin revealed disappointing information. A dramatic psychic reading he gave in an old-school, authentic New York tavern prompted the recipient to immediately phone his mother in England. And of course the story about the book's namesake, the can sack ghost, an entity that kept the entire household entertained with its playful antics. Enjoy these and many other intriguing accounts of the unknown.

Bio

John Russell has been a professional psychic for over 50 years. Internationally known, he has provided psychic readings for thousands of clients in over 40 countries. For over 18 years he has been a popular featured guest, heard worldwide, on numerous radio shows and podcasts, including 13 appearances on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. His books have all won multiple awards.

Also by John Russell and available on Amazon: Riding with Ghosts, Angels, and the Spirits of the Dead — A Knock in the Attic — 20 Ways to Increase Your Psychic Abilities

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFLX1YCV

https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/

https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlife

My book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP