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Sister of Darkness Audiobook Summary

The world’s only non-denominational exorcist–the subject of a forthcoming major motion picture–tells her astonishing true story: a riveting chronicle of wrestling entities from infected souls, showing how pain and trauma opens us to attachment from forces that drain our energy . . . and can even destroy our humanity.

As a secular exorcist, Rachel H. Stavis has cleansed thousands of tormented people, from small children and Hollywood moguls to stay-at-home moms and politicians. But for many years, the horror screenwriter and novelist denied her gift. As a little girl, she began to see “monsters” floating around her bedroom or attached to other children. Told it was only her imagination, Rachel learned to ignore the things she saw.

But a series of events in adulthood forced her to acknowledge her unique ability and embrace her power to heal. Since then, Rachel has dedicated her life to helping others cast off the forces feeding off of us. Performing her services pro-bono, she quietly worked in the shadows, until she unknowingly revealed her work to a journalist, who told her story to NPR.

A unique look at demonology removed from religious dogma, Sister of Darkness recounts Rachel’s journey to becoming an exorcist and chronicles some of her most extreme cleansings cases, including those that put her and her clients in peril. Going deep into her world, we meet the diverse range of people she has helped–young, old, famous and not–in gripping stories of danger and sometimes sadness, that are ultimately about redemption. Rachel teaches us that there are a diverse range of “entities” surrounding us–some of these are playful or misguided, while some are dangerous and harmful. She introduces each of them and explains their power, helping us understand what is attacking and hurting us, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

Frightening, eye-opening, and utterly enthralling, Sister of Darkness brings to light a world ruled by destruction, chaos and fear, and the woman who bravely fights to protect those who seeks her out.

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R. H. Stavis is the narrator of Sister of Darkness audiobook that was written by R. H. Stavis

Rachel Stavis is a screenwriter for film, television, and video games. She has published four horror novels under the name R. H. Stavis. She is also an exorcist, doing her work pro bono and without advertising her services.

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R. H. Stavis is the author of Sister of Darkness

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Sister of Darkness Full Details

Narrator R. H. Stavis
Length 6 hours 30 minutes
Author R. H. Stavis
Category
Publisher HarperAudio
Release date February 06, 2018
ISBN 9780062695284

Subjects

The publisher of the Sister of Darkness is HarperAudio. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Body, Mind & Spirit, Supernatural

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The publisher of the Sister of Darkness is HarperAudio. The imprint is HarperAudio. It is supplied by HarperAudio. The ISBN-13 is 9780062695284.

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This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Steve

May 19, 2018

Warning! Rachel Stavis will drop you into a strange world in this book. Known as a horror writer and screenwriter, R. H. Stavis is also a secular exorcist. This memoirish book recounts how Stavis came to see entities. It's a talent she has had from a young age. She sees demons although she's not religious. And she taught herself how to expel them without use of the Roman Ritual or the Bible. Her techniques are much more New Age.This is an engrossing book. It's clear Stavis believes sincerely in these entities. She describes different types of demons in ways that would fit no classical theological scheme. Clives, wraiths, collectors—this is a thoroughly modern taxonomy of evil. Based in California and sought out by high profile clients, Stavis spends time exorcising those turned away by a Catholic Church that's too skeptical about demons as well for those who believe in her techniques. She sees demons everywhere and is convinced that everyone has been possessed at some point in their life.Stavis, although secular, does not disparage any religion. She's cool with Jesus and Buddha and the classical Greek goddesses. They all take part in her exorcisms, as do the Virgin Mary and Archangel Michael. When she's done, Stavis can see the demons being destroyed. With a high success rate and confidence that high energy and high-mindedness can drive out evil, she tells her story frankly and without guile.Many will not be convinced by her account, however. It runs counter to traditional church teaching and even her understanding of what demons are doesn't fit that of the fallen angel paradigm. We've been taught by movies and television that it takes priests to do this. It's refreshing to see a confident woman taking on the topic. Although I can't go all the way down the garden path with Stavis, I like her style and confidence. This is a refreshing book on demons and it can leave the reader feeling strangely optimistic.I have a little more to say about it on my blog: Sects and Violence in the Ancient World, as well.

Nickole

March 08, 2018

Oh where do I begin about this book. I loved this book, this book also scared the hell out of me. The experiences that she writes about kept me wanting to know more and also makes me hope to god that I'm not walking around with something attached to me. I will also never enjoy waking up in the middle of the night out of nowhere and enjoy the quiet calmness of my house while everyone but me is asleep, I'll be looking at those shadows in my room a lot different from now on.

Autumn

December 26, 2017

I received this book via Edelweiss+ to give an honest review.What pulled me to request this book was the word exorcist I love movies that have possession in them just because that is a world that is really unknown. For me this was a quick read; all I really remember is I started with chapter 1 and within 30 minutes I was on chapter 12. I felt as though I was flying by with the reading of what this author was going through and what she has saw. This story is told by the author she is someone who sees entities which is pretty neat but scary as well. When she explains how entities can attach themselves to people especially with those that have had trauma of some kind or depression in a weird way it kind of could make sense. Towards the end of the book the author explains the different frequencies that we transmit and how to get a higher frequency that is better for us. If we need to have a cleansing what herbs are good to use and so forth. I thought the author did a good job with getting a good message out there about the paranormal world and how it can affect you yet did not push her beliefs on the reader. Would I have liked more stories about what the author has seen of course because I am weird like that but overall it was a quick read.

Elizabeth

September 27, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was compelling, interesting and kept me hooked- I actually devoured it in just a few days. This was right up my alley with my own beliefs in energies, entities and energy work. This is a very compelling and believable outlook on energies, vibrations, good and evil- and it’s always nice to get a different perspective on “demons” outside of the Christian belief system that we see used over and over in horror fiction and Hollywood. I think this book is perfect for anyone who has a connection or interest in energies and energy work or wants a different perspective on demons and exorcism. On the other hand, If you’re looking for demons and devils of the highest order within the Christian belief system or an extreme, graphic horror experience, this may not be the one you’re looking for.

Lindsay

April 03, 2018

Clives, Wraiths, Tricksters, Collectors, Furbies, Realm Walkers, Poofs, and Sandman....these are just some of the entities that Rachel Stavis says are plaguing 99% of the world’s population. As a secular exorcist (think the complete opposite of the masculine robed priest brandishing crosses and distributing holy water showers), Stavis claims that she’s been able to see these entities her entire life. And about a decade ago, she also claims that she unlocked the power to remove them. Now, Hollywood is rife with all kinds of spiritual buffoonery. That’s a fact. And it’s not untrue that you have to suspend disbelief, at least temporarily, to give this book any kind of credence. I mean, it’s out there. OUT THERE. But if you do (and I highly suggest you try) then you’ll get a good dose of entertainment and maybe even a new lesson on the “frequency” that you are living with and putting out into the world. Blaming personal and global problems on “entities” may be pretty simplistic and eyeroll-worthy to many educated readers and natural skeptics, but this book is pretty unique - and in a world deluged by all kinds of literature that’s not nothing. I certainly don’t regret pulling it off the shelf. Am I picking up everything she’s putting down? Nope. Sorry. However, I find her and her sideline business intriguing. She doesn’t advertise (save for an NPR piece and subsequent stories about her freaky freelancing - and the book of course) and she doesn’t charge (except by donation). In the book she seems genuinely interested in helping people which makes this crazy read much more tolerable. There’s a lot to like about this book. Rachel Stavis is open, witty, and fearless between the pages. She has performed exorcism services for A-list actors, musicians, and politicians. And while she’s extremely confident (she’s comfortable with saying multiple times throughout the book that she’s never failed in an exorcism) she doesn’t come off like an irritating know-it-all. She’s not afraid to say that she doesn’t know why something happens. I certainly won’t debate the validity of her exorcisms in the context of this review. What I will say is that if you have a fairly open mind, you’re looking for something new and interesting, and if you can take away lessons from any book you read, then this could be a very engaging read for you. And who knows? Perhaps you’ll come out of it with some new ideas and understanding of the spiritual dimension around us.

Ashley

October 03, 2019

Rachel is such a beautiful soul! Although I don't know whether or not I believe in demons, I do believe in energy and that the way you take care of yourself has a huge effect on your life. Rachel gives you all of the ways you can higher your frequency and become a more positive being. And she is so damn interesting!

Gina

April 06, 2018

I would have read this book in one sitting because I was hooked right from the start, but because I started at night, I knew I'd be afraid to turn the lights out if I kept going. That said, the first half is dark and scary because it covers the dark entities and the exorcisms, but Rachel has a great sense of humor and knows when to lighten things up. The second half of the book is what I needed. The past two years have been not the best years for me and many people I know, and I love that Rachel talks about how to raise our individual and collective energy frequency. It was exactly what I needed to know at exactly the right time!

Andy

May 10, 2019

A fantastic read! I found this book incredibly enlightening on so many levels. Although, I never got to train in energy work (i.e. Reiki), I have had it practiced on myself and seen it worked on others. Ms. Stavis' book presents her wonderful experience and exposure about energy practices and ways to incorporate simple practices and rituals into our day to day lives. In her work, she delves much deeper in her practice of exorcism and expelling negative energies. Besides her work, she also gives very good explanations of various crystals and various herbs, such as sage, copal, many others and how to use them to raise our vibration to enjoy a freer and happier existence.

Alan

February 06, 2018

Such an amazing book. It kills everything I initially thought about exorcisms, how they worked, performed and even helps the reader to have a base if interested in doing them if they are able to read between the lines.Sister of Darkness is filled with a lot of stories and examples that make it easier to have a better understanding of what the authors explains and tells, making it even a more dynamic experience in all of its pages.Totally waiting for a new book by Stavis!

HorrorBook

April 20, 2022

This book was very interesting, and I was really glad to read from a non-Catholic Exorcist's point of view on this subject. I really agree with and appreciate her perspective on the different kinds of spirits that inhabit our world and I feel that your opinion on this book will really come down to whether or not you believe the author regarding her abilities and perspectives. I have been fascinated by the concept of exorcising demons since I was a child and most of the books I have read about demons or demonic entities have been strictly from a Christian (predominantly Catholic) perspective, so I felt like this book was refreshing for sure.

Joe

February 18, 2018

This book about a real-life exorcist includes way-out stories about way-out stuff. It's also inspirational and moving,and the author ties in her personal story with culture and society. It includes an incredible quote that is probably a massive understatement. "Unfortunately, not all dead people come to me with good news."

Natalie

August 02, 2021

I'd give this 10 stars if I could. LOVED it!

Katie

January 07, 2019

** spoiler alert ** For fans of Ed and Lorraine Warrens books 🙌🙌🥰 aka the best in the game. I recommend listening to them and this book on Audible! This book was well written, well paced and thoroughly entertaining. It’s definitely not for everyone but I am always fascinated by the world of possessions and exorcisms so I couldn’t not read this. As a religious Christian woman who’s pretty knowledgeable about catholic exorcisms this was a very interesting take and POV. I personally believe the higher power is translated different ways to each of us and this is simply the way R.H. Stavis sees it. Many Christians would condemn that way of thinking but hey...all ye who have not sinned...right? Jesus doesn’t care that you’re right, more that you’re kind....All in all, I loved this book. I do still have so many questions I’d like to ask her but I cannot wait until she exorcises the Cecil and I can watch/read all about it!!!Spoiler Section*******Ok so I still have so many questions...So basically all of us carry an entity? What does the average person do to get rid of it? Where do you buy your herbs lol I can’t go into a wicca store...I don’t think they’re evil just that it goes against my faith certain things they have.You talk about automatic writing. A lot of people have been possessed w this and I personally don’t think it’s safe to call upon something to guide your body...so I’m confused. Sure R.H. can keep herself safe but the average Jane? Idk What can I do to keep my kids from getting attachments? So many more questions, I hope she writes another book. There is some super nasty critics on here and I’m 100% sure Ms. Stavis would say Fuck off lol but idk why read a book on a non secular exorcist if you have such a closed off mind? Hmm You don’t Know what she sees so calling it BS is BS Second so because she loves herself, thinks she’s awesome, saves lives and ways of living and Knows she’s good at it she’s a narcissist? Hmmm. A narcissist cares only about themselves. Why would she use her energy, time, herbs (they can be expensive and hard to find lol!) if all she cared about was herself? You think she’s making millions off this book? Writers only make a lot when they write national best sellers. A book on exorcisms dare I say is never going to be a national best seller because more than half the world thinks it’s fake so. There

Sean

April 17, 2020

This one took me by complete surprise. I was expecting much more of a religio-centric story line, knowing nothing about Stavis. What I came to understand was that she sees "entities" and is non-denominational. What could be considered a medium-like ability, she can see these entities attaching to people, and her process is to exorcise them through use of energies. What is really fascinating about her is that she lives and works in LA, and has stories about many celebrities (few of which are named), chronicles how they were healed by her process. She also talks about famous historically haunted places like the Cecil hotel. It's a fun story. I remain skeptical of the whole situation, but I would love to be a fly on the wall during the process. The main thing that Stavis talks about is mindfulness, which was actually a much needed thing to read during this time in isolation. I'm a fairly solitary person, so I figured that non of this would bother me much. I thought I could spend the time in isolation and write to my hearts content. I imagined myself finishing many writing projects to set myself up for success in the coming months and years. I have been extremely productive. I've written more in the last month than I have in the past two years, however the longer I sit in the house (despite the fact that my pets and my wife are with me) I find myself losing desire to keep up the productivity. The last two weeks have been really tough, mentally for me, and the message of being mindful was apropos. Not saying that I deserve to have time off, I don't agree with that. I think that I need to still be productive, but to take a little time each day to center my thoughts, and push out the negativity. To relax and not hold onto stress and pressure. Which is, at it's core, what I believe this book to be about.

Louis

May 27, 2021

I listened to this book on mp3 in my car. The author has seen what she refers to as entities since her childhood. She also now sees positive spirits from Source as well. After a tumultuous childhood, she eventually became able to expel these entities from people and from places in some situations. She has a spirit room separate form her house to perform these rites. One of the interesting insights in this book are that there are evil entities called Realm Walkers who can cause damage at a distance and are responsible for some of the political chaos we are experiencing as they possess certain individuals (she does not name names) and feeds off not only their negative energy but also the negative these possessed individuals create. She comments at one point about the Mayan Calendar prophecy that the world would end in 2012. She states that as people gain consciousness, disruptive forces are unleashed that she believes manifested in 2016. The author provides practical advice on how to free yourself from entities big and small. What seems critical is to maintain a high frequency as this is repellent to entities who are low frequency. She also provides herbal recipes. She advocates being conscious if you eat meat where animals unwillingly gave their lives. This made me think of the idea of thanking the creature who is providing food to you. She is agnostic as far as religion goes and has seen positive spirits such as Jesus and Buddha in her practice. I am open to what she has to write. I truly do believe that there is a tangible presence of evil action in the world. But I am in no position to judge her one way or another in the sense that I do not experience seeing entities of any kind. I can judge her by the outcomes of her exorcisms and there is some testimony provided that tends to back up what she states in this text. I also tend to believe that there are no accidental occurrences in life. So the timing of my reading this book at this point in my life seems significant to me. How it will play out remains to be seen.

Moarnoobthanu

July 01, 2018

Easy enough read, I started to read it at Barnes and Noble and I was hooked on her writing style and banter about how she goes about life and treats religion. Her religious background mirrors mine which made me more curious about Rachel Stavis and her route to not only being Spiritual but an Exorcist as well. Although Some cases I pause to think cause she said first one she stumbled through and still out the entity. She hasn't had a case where she wasn't able to pull an entity out which causes me to pause. Not to mention her classifications of entities/demons are interesting as well. Regardless that she keeps repeating. "I'm not perfect" sure writes herself to be somewhat perfect. I enjoyed this read regardless. Whether she is the real deal I don't know but the book definitely was an interesting read.

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