SLCLS Genre Study discussion

What's the latest possession or spirit possession you have read?

The String Diaries by Stephen L. Jones is not a traditional possession book, but a human (Hungarian!) who can alter his body to look and sound like anyone else. And he's been doing this for decades. Would you consider a shapeshifter to be a possession story?

I recently read The Merciless by Danielle Vega. It was a fairly decent possession story for teens. It is the first book in a new series and I would be willing to read the next one when it comes out.

Wow--just read the blurb--the title says it all.

I am currently listening to Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney. Only part of it is possession, but it's great for teens.

I totally agree. They also have some learning moments, which is nice also.

Kira wrote: "I am currently listening to Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney. Only part of it is possession, but it's great for teens."

That is a great series- and the audio is really perfect for the stories.

I really like the explanation of how the mechanics of possession work that Douglas Adams gives in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.

Douglas Adams is great at giving some explanation that totally could be true!

Do you feel that possession stories are lagging behind the zombie stories? The movies seem to have a lot of possession themes, but the written word is sparse. Anyone read any good ones lately?

Halloween is coming--what are you all recommending to patrons...

I've also been reading Nancy Holder's Possessions teen series. Also majorly creepy. I loved the audio as well Stephanie for Revenge of the Witch series. Great narrator. I didn't like the new "A New Darkness" as much, however. I think the dynamic with Mr. Gregory was more there than the one Tom has with Jenny. For me, even possessions books, have to have a character dynamic that pulls me into believing the story line.

It just shows, that because something is popular, it has to have substance in order to attract for the next book! Thanks for the information!