An Unclean Spirit (1917)

By Richard Hayes McCartney

Book Overview

An Unclean Spirit is a novel written by Richard Hayes McCartney and published in 1917. The story revolves around the life of a young man named David, who is a successful lawyer and a devout Christian. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes possessed by an unclean spirit. The spirit takes control of David's thoughts and actions, causing him to behave in ways that are completely out of character.As David's possession becomes more intense, his friends and family become increasingly concerned for his well-being. They enlist the help of a local pastor, who attempts to exorcise the unclean spirit from David's body. However, the spirit proves to be incredibly powerful, and the exorcism fails.As David's condition worsens, he begins to experience terrifying visions and hallucinations. He becomes convinced that he is being pursued by demonic forces and that he is destined for eternal damnation. Despite the efforts of his loved ones, David's descent into madness continues, leading to a shocking and tragic conclusion.An Unclean Spirit is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of faith, possession, and mental illness. McCartney's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make for a compelling read that will stay with readers long after they have finished the book.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164169203
• ISBN13: 9781164169208
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"