This is the first Grady Hendrix book I've read, and I enjoyed it a lot. I already was curious about Hendrix because I've heard great stuff about his book
Paperbacks from Hell which discusses horror books from the 1970s and 1980s. Gretchen and Abby have been best friends for years. However, Gretchen starts to act funky and very rebellious. Her parents are embarrassed. For a time, Abby is the only one who will talk to Gretchen since she's angered their other friends. Even after Gretchen seemingly miraculously recovers only Abby knows she is still the same. She realizes her friend's possessed and even though everyone thinks she's mad she finds an exorcist. Only she ends up doing the whole work herself. The exorcist character was a blast. I also really like the cover art. VHS tapes did have some awesome art. (I'm approaching 40 so I guess I must be old if I remember going to video stores frequently as a kid.) This is more than a horror book. It's one of the best books I've read about the bond of friendships. Recommended.
