Private Demons

by Robert Masello

Everyone hides a secret from the past . . . but Lucien’s secret is inescapable. A living thing that has followed him across the world, from the horrors of Southeast Asia to the penthouse suites of the rich and famous. Everyone craves money, power, and sex . . . but Lucien can satisfy his every urge, every decadent impulse, every erotic whim—for a price. Everyone has private demons . . . but Lucien’s demon is all too real. All too powerful. All too hungry . . . for human souls.

Genres: Horror, Fiction

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Robert Masello is an award-winning journalist, TV writer, and the bestselling author of many novels and nonfiction books. In addition to his most recent book, THE HAUNTING OF H.G. WELLS, he has written the #1 Amazon Kindle bestseller, THE EINSTEIN PROPHECY, and many other popular thrillers, including THE JEKYLL REVELATION, THE NIGHT CROSSING, BLOOD AND ICE, THE MEDUSA AMULET, and THE ROMANOV CROSS.
He is also the author of two popular studies of the Occult -- FALLEN ANGELS AND SPIRITS OF THE DARK and RAISING HELL: A CONCISE HISTORY OF THE BLACK ARTS.
His books on writing include WRITER TELLS ALL, A FRIEND IN THE BUSINESS, and the classroom staple, ROBERT'S RULES OF WRITING.
His TV credits include such popular shows as "Charmed," "Sliders," Early Edition," and "Poltergeist: the Legacy."
A native of Evanston, Illinois, he studied writing at Princeton University under the noted authors Robert Stone and Geoffrey Wolff, and served for six years as the Visiting Lecturer in Literature at Claremont McKenna College.
He now lives and works in Santa Monica, CA.

Reviews

[Christine Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Horror story of Demon in Cambodia and one man's search for his sister who disappeared when the Khymer Rouge were killing freely. Main character owns a shipping line and when one of his tankers blows up he expects the worst and goes to Cambodia to investigate. In the depths of the jungle in an ancient temple he finds his twin sister, now a nun, who he has searched for for over twenty years. He must vanquish the demon he once made a deal with for his life, wealth and power. An intriguing story.

[Sandy Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!

If one can say one loves a strange, haunting, weird story, then , well, I loved this one and hated to have it end. Good vs. evil, evil vs. evil in a mesmerizing tale I could not put down. After reading three of Masello's books, really disliking the second one, I find myself wondering if any of his others will come close to this one or will I be disappointed again? But then "two out of three ain't bad."

[Chandru CS · Rating 4 out of 5]

You should get some more about how the game works

“Fuck this gun,” he said. “Give me yours.” He reached for the first soldier’s rifle, but the first one held on, almost as if the gun were stuck to his hands somehow. “Give it to me. Didn’t you hear? We’ve got to get out of here.” “This one’s a prisoner,” the first soldier said. “He looks strong. He can work to create the new Kampuchea.”

[Hank Wolfla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put it down!

This is one of the better books that I read on my vacation in Perth, AU. A great story that cover wealth, evil, and faith. The author does a great job of setting the scenes for everything from pure terror, to love making. The story line is very old, but this book makes it very exciting. Don't miss this book.

[Lim Keng Chong · Rating 5 out of 5]

A can't let go read

One of the best book I read in 2016 . Irresisitable to let down once started and perhaps giving new meaning to the phrase " you sold your soul to the devil ..."

[zunggg · Rating 3 out of 5]

I first read Macdonald Harris’s debut novel back in 2013 and rated it an excessive 8/10. It’s the farcical story of an assortment of crackbrained hereditary nobles cruising the med in a superannuated pleasure steamer under the supervision of a jovial Armenian Svengali and his masturbatory English lackey, while a mysterious super criminal plots a seaborne stickup. I didn’t leave any notes of that first read, so I don’t know what caused me to overlook the too-leisurely buildup with its unnecessary back-storying of minor characters, the somewhat tiresome villain, or the determined superficiality of the whole story. That said, Harris’s drily ironic prose is already a joy, the epicurean affability of his worldview is on early display, and if you like his more well-known novels and/or are a fan of closed environments, microcosms, collections of eccentrics, or midcentury Mediterranean vibes, this is worth seeking out.

[RA · Rating 3 out of 5]

Robert Masello's story of a half-Cambodian shipping "magnate" and how his escape from the "killing fields" of the Khmer Rouge leads to his deal with a demon, and his search for his missing sister.

A significant portion of the book deals with some intrigue concerning an exploded cargo ship, but this seems to just comes to a minor conclusion.

[Slick · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5
A solid decent book

[XRay RMA · Rating 4 out of 5]

Start

Start reading it for me to go check it for a while but it for the first weekend 😁😊😊😘cool day

[el1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goooy

I'm in it for me!the last two weeks after the show in your room to do this in it?the only reason

[Skk2+Groktest · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Name is Kannankarthick !!!

[Janet Whalen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unusual setting along with the creepiness of Masello's work made for a spooky page turner. Blood an Ice , by the same author, was way whacked out creeeeepy, better book. On the strength of these 2 books, I'd try anything else by Robert Masello given the opportunity.

[George Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story of supernatural and a man

A very intriguing story of the timeless struggles between good and evil. It was so spellbinding that the reader can almost believe it's not fiction.

[Nick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing special but a good holiday read

[aleta reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good one

Kept me on the hunt for the story to come together. Mr . Massillon definitely writes to get and keep your attention

[Parvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read

This was a story I couldn't put down. What an interesting plot and what great characters. Well worth your time to read. I love this authors writing!

[Tom McCaffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable. Good mix of suspense, drama, and sci-fi.

[Shaunda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Awesome Awesome read. I really love this author. Robert Masello, you are the bomb!

All the books that I've read were good. Private Demons was no exception.

It makes one think, or it made me think about good and evil. Would one sell ones soul for riches? Me, no I'm good.

The only soul selling I'm doing is to my LORD & SAVIOR .. JESUS CHRIST.

Amen, so until my next reads. Ciao!