Book Review: The Omen by David Seltzer
Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons! I was a small child at the time and I remember my mother and grandmother leaving me home with my father. They were off to see the Omen. Like the Exorcist before that, it was a scary feature that mother and daughter could enjoy. Years later I would inherit that love of scary movies and novels. But one thing always perplexed me: why had I never read the original novel? Now that I have rectified that error in my horror reading, it's time to share with you my review of this classic novel. The Omen is written by David Seltzer (who also wrote the screenplay for the film) and was published in 1976. Currently, it is published by Dreamscape Media. In this tale of religious terror, we are introduced to Jeremy Thorn. The Economic Adviser to the U.S. President, Thorn, and his wife, Katherine, have tried to balance their family life enough for a child. After failed pregnancies, Thorn is approached by a priest and is asked to take...