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/

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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

https://atdaylong.tripod.com/AUTHOR.html

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

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

https://atdaylong.tripod.com/AUTHOR.html

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

Known for producing ectoplasm during her séances, she gained attention when she revealed the sinking of HMS Barham before it was made public. This led to her arrest and trial under the Witchcraft Act of 1735, making her the last person in Britain to be imprisoned under that law.

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

https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlife

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

Death is an inevitable part of life, yet it is often a topic we shy away from.

In The Afterlife Mentor, psychic medium Kathy Lather offers a compassionate and insightful guide to understanding death and the afterlife. Drawing on her personal experiences and over twenty years of practice, Kathy shares comforting stories of her encounters with the spirit world, including visits to Heaven and messages from departed loved ones.

This book offers hope and healing for those grieving loss, facing a terminal diagnosis, or seeking peace about what happens after we die. Through real-life stories and spiritual wisdom, Kathy shows us that death is not an end, but a transition to deeper connection with the spiritual realm and our guardian angels.

Whether you're seeking comfort, clarity, or simply peace of mind, The Afterlife Mentor provides a path to healing and understanding in the face of life’s greatest mystery.

Bio

I am Kathy Lather, and I conduct psychic readings, healings and workshops on how to bring happiness, love and security to my client’s lives, all with the help of their Angels.

I was not fully aware of the amazing connection and how to use it to help others, until a few weeks before my 40th Birthday when I met Archangel Michael for the first time.

Since then the Angels have been in my life helping me to connect with people through readings, healings and workshops. I love being able to teach others to discover their amazing spiritual journey and all that is available to them.

I have written a book, The Afterlife Mentor - a psychic medium’s practical emotional and spiritual guide to death. A book that discusses death. Over my many years of providing readings, I have received many of the same questions about this topic. So with the help of my angels, I was guided to write what I have been shown, taught and know to be true.

I am hoping it will help people in this lifetime to discover more about life and death.

https://www.angelconnections.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/angelconnectionskathy

https://www.instagram.com/angelconnections_kathy

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP1RCDZ5

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

https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlife

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

Death is an inevitable part of life, yet it is often a topic we shy away from.

In The Afterlife Mentor, psychic medium Kathy Lather offers a compassionate and insightful guide to understanding death and the afterlife. Drawing on her personal experiences and over twenty years of practice, Kathy shares comforting stories of her encounters with the spirit world, including visits to Heaven and messages from departed loved ones.

This book offers hope and healing for those grieving loss, facing a terminal diagnosis, or seeking peace about what happens after we die. Through real-life stories and spiritual wisdom, Kathy shows us that death is not an end, but a transition to deeper connection with the spiritual realm and our guardian angels.

Whether you're seeking comfort, clarity, or simply peace of mind, The Afterlife Mentor provides a path to healing and understanding in the face of life’s greatest mystery.

Bio

I am Kathy Lather, and I conduct psychic readings, healings and workshops on how to bring happiness, love and security to my client’s lives, all with the help of their Angels.

I was not fully aware of the amazing connection and how to use it to help others, until a few weeks before my 40th Birthday when I met Archangel Michael for the first time.

Since then the Angels have been in my life helping me to connect with people through readings, healings and workshops. I love being able to teach others to discover their amazing spiritual journey and all that is available to them.

I have written a book, The Afterlife Mentor - a psychic medium’s practical emotional and spiritual guide to death. A book that discusses death. Over my many years of providing readings, I have received many of the same questions about this topic. So with the help of my angels, I was guided to write what I have been shown, taught and know to be true.

I am hoping it will help people in this lifetime to discover more about life and death.

https://www.angelconnections.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/angelconnectionskathy

https://www.instagram.com/angelconnections_kathy

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP1RCDZ5

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

https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlife

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

Who and what are we really beyond our biological construct? Is the universe, along with all creation merely the result of some cosmic fluke, and whereby science refutes any suggestion of ‘order,’ and more in favour of the classic ‘chaos’ theory? What is the bigger picture regarding the very nature of the human ‘self’ which (and contrary to what science promotes as its official narrative) appears to transcend both space and time, inherent with what we consider as supernatural abilities which our system of governance has tried to suppress since ages past? Why has the powers-that-be taken such steps in misinforming the masses, even when subjects surrounding life after death, cryptids and UFOs are very much evident, but which themselves are at pains to deny? The authors consider there are connections to be made within these areas of contemplation, and which may well tell us more about ourselves as the evolving Avatar.

In ‘The Eternal Avatar,’ both Philip Kinsella and Chris John Mayes take a deeper look into the amazing individual you represent beyond your current material self, along with establishing those inherent powers which you harbour, and which the system sees as a threat in their overall mission to thwart the very nature of our eternal essence. They also make connections within varied areas of paranormal/UFO research which indicates that such alternate dimensions of reality are much closer to home than once thought!

Chris Mayes Bio

Since a young age I have discovered through many various spiritual experiences that we are much more than this physical body existing in this material world. We are all connected to a greater source of power and knowledge that is waiting for all of us to understand and live by. It has grown to become a large part of my life and how I see the world, that makes it incredibly magical. I am so grateful to be able to start writing about this subject and having the opportunity to express and continue to learn alongside everyone else as we try to understand more about the potentiality of our true selves and our innate abilities to be so much more powerful than we are led to believe.

From living my childhood by a seaside town and moving to Hertfordshire and now London, I have been lucky to live by sea, countryside and now city. My career has spanned from manufacturing to a university simulation technician. My art has been one of my main passions since childhood and It has always seemed to integrate itself throughout my whole working life in many ways. Although I have only included just a few samples here, I am dedicated to creating a broader portfolio to provide a better platform to showcase my work. I produce personal artwork as well as commissioned pieces.

Being creative feels intrinsic to me and I like to apply it as much as I can in all areas of my life. From art, design, photography and writing - I believe we all have that unique creative quality within ourselves that should always be accessed and expressed in whatever capacity that suits the individual.

https://www.chrismayes.uk/

Philip Kinsella Bio

Philip Kinsella is an Author, a UFO researcher, an abduction experiencer. He is a psychic medium and clairvoyant. He co-hosts a radio show with his twin on the Paranormal UK Radio Network, called ‘TWIN SOULS,’ which is broadcast monthly.

https://www.thekinsellatwins.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Philipkinsella11

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHG34YMB

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

https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlife

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