Evil: Murder, Madness and Drugs

by Laurence Cole

This story is fiction. It purports to be the disturbing and graphic recollections of one Mental Health Staff member. Be prepared to shudder and feel revolted and terrified as the author takes you on a journey through an event that changed his reality. The story may be brief, only 21 pages long, but it packs a powerful punch. As you turn the pages, you will feel the author's agitation and distress, as he recounts the events that continue to haunt him. Evil does not attempt to sway your beliefs, but rather, presents the story as if you are reading the journal of the Mental Health Staff member himself. It is so realistic that some reviewers have questioned whether it is fiction or not. Be warned, the graphic descriptions in Evil may be difficult to read. As you read, you will gain a deeper understanding of the author's personal beliefs and professional views on Psychiatry. In the end, Evil will leave you questioning your own beliefs and perceptions of mental health and the human psyche. In the end, you will have a greater appreciation for the complexities of mental health and the human experience. So why should you buy Evil? By purchasing this e-book, you will have access to a powerful and thought-provoking story that will stay with you long after you finish reading. You will gain a deeper understanding of the human psyche and mental health, and you will be challenged to question your own beliefs and perceptions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience a truly haunting story. Take action now and purchase Evil by Laurence Cole.

56 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 29, 2014

Reviews

[Lester B. Hart · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a good book to read. Some will not accept that a human could be possessed by an evil demonic force. I do believe it is possible. However one still needs to be held responsible for their action. You can't get by saying the devil made me do. It is a bit chilling to read. The story gave me Goose bumps a couple of times.

[Marissa Pedroza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Evil by Laurence Cole is purported to be the recollections of one Mental Health Staff member regarding an event that changed his reality. Before I go any further I feel extremely obligated to offer the following warnings: it is graphic and disturbing.

The book is a brief story as it is only 21 pages long (which includes the author’s note and a Postscript); however it is only 99¢, and only available as an E-Book. Evil does not attempt to affect your beliefs, but it feels as if you are reading the journal of the Mental Health Staff member. So much so, that I did a little research (because there are a lot of reviewers who scoff at the story and say that it is fiction) and I found the event described in Evil reported in UK news articles back in March of 2014.

There are parts of this story which I had to actually stop reading for a moment and take a breather, not because I was scared but because the graphic descriptions were difficult to want to read. Evil could use a good Editor or even a basic Proof-reader. There is enough grammatical errors that it becomes noticeable and makes understanding the story toilsome. There are a few errors that I took as a novice retelling something incredibly traumatic. Such as, the Mental Health Night Staffer who went along as an assist when Mr. Cole first visited Alex (the antagonist) - this staff’s name was Elizabeth but as the author began to delve deeper into the traumatic episode the Staffer is called Pauline twice (maybe it’s her actual name, as the author states that he changed the names of those involved in the events). This happened again towards the end at another traumatic retelling, the Mental Health Nurse whose name was Helen is called Margaret.

Although Alex’s girlfriend initially stated that Alex was possessed, the author does not believe in possession and gives the girlfriend’s statement little credence. You get the feeling that this story was something the author had to write down, that it was troubling for him and he needed an outlet. In the end, his beliefs and his professional views on Psychiatry have all been turned upside down.

I would recommend this book if you are not squeamish or easily offended. I do not believe the author attempts to offend, he is simply re-telling his POV on a case that continues to haunt him.

Quote from Evil by Laurence Cole: “I was getting a bad feeling from him. I’ve been in lots of situations with violent men and I’m pretty good… at reading when they are going to kick off and when I’m in personal danger.”

[Marjorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Book Was Given To Me For An Honest Review


This book was a quite fascinating one. It is about a mental health staff worker that gets involved with a young man who others believe is either crazy or a druggie. As time goes on he ends up killing and beheading his mother and sister and the mental health worker realizes that this young man was truly evil but once it is realized it is too late. It is an excellent read. I recommend it highly.

[Shirley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short Read _ just ok

A professional point of view, a few gory details, but not too much. I have always been interested in possibility of demonic possession. I believe the author may have truly had this experience & I know evil is real.

[Debra Ballard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Possession



could have left some detail out about the first dog.

I suppose this story could be truth. gives one some wonder.

[brandyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read....

Quick read leaves you wanting to know more.

any follow up on how he is doing in the mental prison