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Fifteen-year-old Bridget Liu just wants to be left alone: by her over-protective mom, by Matt Quinn, the cute son of a local police sergeant, and by the eerie voices she can suddenly and inexplicably hear. Unfortunately for Bridget, the voices are demons—and Bridget possesses the rare ability to banish them back to whatever hell they came from. Literally.

Terrified to tell her friends or family about this new power, Bridget confides in San Francisco’s senior exorcist, Monsignor Renault. The monsignor enlists her help in increasingly dangerous cases of demonic possession, but just as she is starting to come to terms with her freakish new role, Bridget ...

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Overview

Fifteen-year-old Bridget Liu just wants to be left alone: by her over-protective mom, by Matt Quinn, the cute son of a local police sergeant, and by the eerie voices she can suddenly and inexplicably hear. Unfortunately for Bridget, the voices are demons—and Bridget possesses the rare ability to banish them back to whatever hell they came from. Literally.

Terrified to tell her friends or family about this new power, Bridget confides in San Francisco’s senior exorcist, Monsignor Renault. The monsignor enlists her help in increasingly dangerous cases of demonic possession, but just as she is starting to come to terms with her freakish new role, Bridget receives a startling message from one of the demons. And when one of her oldest friends is killed, Bridget realizes she’s in deeper than she ever thought possible. Now she must unlock the secret to the demons’ plan before someone else close to her winds up dead—or worse, the human vessel for a demon king.

Editorial Reviews

ALA Booklist
“McNeil strikes a fine balance between outright scares and sarcastic humor…[a] light, entertaining read.”
VOYA
Fifteen-year-old Bridget has a gift she is desperate to return: the ability to hear, converse with, and banish demons. Monsignor Renault is her instructor in developing this "talent," providing her with the mantras of "Show No Pity" and "They Lie." She tells no one, not even her closest friends—how could she ever explain happenings like dolls that come alive and speak to her? Also weighing on her is the recent murder of her psychologist father during one of his sessions, and her mom's fledgling relationships with two of his friends. Who can she trust: the priest sent by the Vatican to observe the exorcisms, new boyfriend Matt Quinn, who claims to want to protect her, the Monsignor who seems just a bit too eager for more banishments, or only herself? When it appears that the demon king Amaymon has chosen someone in her family to possess, Bridget is forced to use her power as never before. Creepiness fills the story, especially in the scenes with the demons. People and events are not what they seem to be. First time author Gretchen McNeil compels readers to be caught up in serious religious mysteries, but also in the everyday conflicts of coping with mean girls and needy friends, even as they anticipate the final confrontation when Bridget instinctively accepts all that she is. Reviewer: Pam Carlson
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School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up—A fantastic YA debut. Bridget Liu's father was killed during an interview he was conducting with a schizophrenic man who the police believe was to blame for a break-in and theft at a local church. Shortly after his murder, Bridget, 15, becomes aware that she can see and hear things that other people can not. The monsignor at her Catholic high school asks her to accompany him and assist in conducting exorcisms. Bridget has known Matt Quinn for years, though they don't exactly run with the same crowds; he is super popular and her circle is decidedly smaller: nerdy Peter, who is desperately in love with her, and Hector, her gay best friend. Since Matt's father is indirectly responsible for her dad's murder, the Quinns have renewed their presence in the Lius' lives. Matt seems ready for love, but Bridget is having a hard time deciding who she can trust. This tale of possession, duplicity, angels, and demons is set in foggy San Francisco and is a wonderful addition to the field of paranormal romance. It's also a mystery and a tale of teenage outcasts and bullies, and loss of a parent. While some of the story is predictable, the humor and occasional twists will keep fans of the genre hooked and wanting to finish this book in one sitting.—Genevieve Gallagher, Charlottesville High School, VA

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780062060723
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 8/21/2012
  • Pages: 400
  • Age range: 13 years
  • Product dimensions: 4.71 (w) x 7.17 (h) x 1.04 (d)

Meet the Author

Gretchen McNeil is a former coloratura soprano, is the voice of Mary on G4’s Code Monkeys, and currently sings with the L.A.-based circus troupe Cirque Berzerk. She is a founding member of vlog group the YARebels—where she can be seen as “Monday”—and is an active member of the Enchanted Inkpot, a group blog of YA and middle-grade fantasy writers. possess is her first novel.

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