Best books by Ed and Lorraine Warren

Many people are fascinated by the paranormal and enjoy fiction books and movies about haunted houses, otherwordly phenomena, and inexplicable occurrences. But how would you feel if your job involved real encounters with ghosts, spirits, and demons?

With her husband, Ed, Lorraine Warren was a famous paranormal investigator who wrote several books inspired by her experiences during her long career.

This article will tell you more about this famous demonology duo and their best works about their paranormal investigations.

Who is Lorraine Warren?

Lorraine Rita Warren was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on January 31, 1927. She married her husband Ed in 1945 and had a child, Judy, in 1951. They were both Catholics and believed that firm faith prevented being possessed by demons.

While Ed was a self-proclaimed demonologist, Lorraine was a clairvoyant and a medium. They were paranormal investigators who devoted 50 years of their lives to investigating and documenting more than 100 cases of paranormal activities.

Their famous investigations include the Annabelle doll, the Perron family, Amityville hauntings, Enfield poltergeist, the case of Arne Johnson, the Snedeker house, the Smurl family, and Union Cemetery hauntings.

Ed died on August 23, 2006, and Lorraine passed away on April 18, 2019.

Here are some facts about the Warrens:

• Ed Warren experienced paranormal activities as a child.
• Lorraine had been aware of her psychic abilities since childhood.
• They started dating at 16.
• They got married during Ed’s military break because of a sunken ship.
• They wanted to be painters.
• Lorraine didn’t believe in ghosts at the beginning.
• They were the founders of the New England Society for Psychic Research and The Occult Museum.
• Lorraine’s psychic abilities were proven by a test.
• The Warrens didn’t charge for their investigations.
• They made a living by giving lectures on the paranormal.

The best Ed and Lorraine Warren books

They wrote many books during their career, and many of them have been adapted into famous movies. Here are several of them.

Graveyard: True Hauntings from an Old New England Cemetery by Ed and Lorraine Warren, and Robert David Chase

Written alongside Robert David Chase, Graveyard takes its readers to the haunted Union Cemetery in Easton, Connecticut. In this book, the Warrens share their frightening encounters with spirits such as the White Lady and the Burning Man, which forever lurk in the darkness of this old New England cemetery.

Werewolf: A True Story of Demonic Possession by Ed and Lorraine Warren, William Ramsey, and Robert David Chase

In this book, the Warren duo solves the case of William Ramsey, a man from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, who experienced violent seizures. As they believed them to be caused by demonic possession, they performed an exorcism to save his soul.

The book shows this dreadful fight between good and evil that petrified the residents of the small English town and will certainly give you the chills.

Ghost Hunters: True Stories From the World’s Most Famous Demonologists by Ed and Lorraine Warren and Robert David Chase

In fourteen horrifying stories, Ghost Hunters documents some of the Warrens’ experiences and encounters with the otherworldly.

This chronicle includes a story about two girls who become possessed by demons after indulging in Satanic rituals, a bloodthirsty demon from Hell that torments a village, poltergeists who terrorize a family home, the true story about the Amityville horrors, and other spine-chilling stories.

Ghost Tracks by Cheryl A. Wicks with Ed & Lorraine Warren

Ghost Tracks is an informative selection of the Warrens’ case files that reveals what the life of a demonologist includes and how they explain the inexplicable. With the help of Ed and Lorraine Warren, Cheryl A. Wicks compiled the most intriguing studies, lectures, and first-hand experiences with the supernatural, making this book an enjoyable read for lovers of the paranormal.

The Haunted: The True Story of One Family’s Nightmare by Robert Curran

This book tells a story about Jack and Janet Smurl, a couple who moved into a home haunted by demons. Tortured by violent, inhuman apparitions, bad smells, and loud sounds, the Smurls turn to various professionals, including the Warrens, to escape their suffering.

In this story, they recount their horrifying experiences in the Smurls’ home, supported by several witnesses and chilling evidence. The book was adapted into a movie by the same name in 1991.

In a Dark Place by Ed and Lorraine Warren, Carmen Reed, Al Snedeker, and Ray Garton

The inspiration for the movie The Haunting in Connecticut, this book examines the case files of one of the most terrifying demonic possessions in the U.S. It tells about the Warrens’ experience with the Snedeker family and their haunted premises. The sinister residents that torment the family start to make sense after the Snedekers learn that their home used to be a mortuary.

Finding out about this disturbing fact together with the two families and living through the unexplainable occurrences will make you want to sleep with your lights on.

Satan’s Harvest by Ed and Lorraine Warren, Michael Lasalandra, Mark Merenda, and Maurice and Nancy Theriault

Republished by Graymalkin Media in 2014, Satan’s Harvest tells the story of a possessed Massachusetts farmer. After not finding salvation with the police or priests, he turned to Warrens for help.

The book features reports by the actual witnesses, and you can even see real footage of the exorcism from the Warrens’ lecture in the blockbuster horror film The Conjuring.

Many of Ed and Lorraine’s cases inspired other authors to write their books. Some of them are The Devil in Connecticut (1983), and the New York Times bestseller, The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren (1980) by Gerald Brittle.

In addition, they inspired directors to film the Conjuring Universe (The Conjuring (2013), Annabelle(2014), The Conjuring 2 (2016), Annabelle: Creation (2017), Annabelle Comes Home (2019), and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It)

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FAQ

What does Lorraine Warren think about the skeptics?

She said that there was always evidence of paranormal activity happening that everyone could see or feel.

What is the difference between a psychic and a medium?

A psychic is a person who is sensitive to invisible forces and can gather information about a person in a way that cannot be explained. A medium is often said to be a type of psychic that can communicate this information between the living world and the spirit world.

What was the actual profession of Ed and Lorraine Warren?

Ed and Lorraine spent their days lecturing at college and teaching students why they shouldn’t engage with evil spirits and ghosts.