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Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Charles D. Fraune (Author), Kevin F Spalding (Narrator), The Retreat Box (Publisher)
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This audiobook takes the great wisdom of some of the leading exorcists in the Church, including Fr. Chad Ripperger, Fr. Gabriele Amorth, Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea, Fr. Gary Thomas, among others, and packages it into an approachable and intriguing audiobook that conveys, to today’s Catholics, critical insights into the activity of the diabolical and spiritual warfare tactics with which we must be familiar.

These exorcists pull their teachings from the sacred traditions of our faith, the teachings of the fathers and doctors of the Church, the wisdom of exorcists under whom they were trained, and their own extensive experience in the realm of spiritual warfare, deliverance, and exorcisms.

The purpose of this audiobook is to help enlighten Catholics to the spiritual war in which we all find ourselves. Not only is this battle real, but the Church knows it well, and has provided both wisdom and weapons, teachings and sacramentals, to enable Catholics to fight in this battle into which they have all been drafted, and be victorious. “The devil prowls like a roaring lion, seeking to devour,” as St. Peter says. These exorcists face this devil, and the many demons who fell with him, as a central part of their spiritual ministry. Let them teach you what they know and impart to you those things that will aid you most in your spiritual life. Allow yourself to be instructed by spiritual masters that you may learn the manner in which the devil attacks you, the weapons you have at your disposal, and the means to find healing for the wounds you have suffered in your life.

Know your enemy. Know his tactics. Know his motives. Know his nature. Know his origin. Know his goal. Know his language. Know his network. Know his strengths. Know his weaknesses. Once this knowledge is obtained, you can more effectively predict your enemy’s behavior, recognize his traps, use the proper preventative measures against him, and drive him away when he persists.

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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Slaying Dragons Series
  2. Listening Length
    5 hours and 57 minutes
  3. Author
    Charles D. Fraune
  4. Narrator
    Kevin F Spalding
  5. Audible release date
    June 8, 2020
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    The Retreat Box
  8. ASIN
    B089P3C9YR
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 5 hours and 57 minutes
Author Charles D. Fraune
Narrator Kevin F Spalding
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Audible.com Release Date June 08, 2020
Publisher The Retreat Box
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B089P3C9YR
Best Sellers Rank #17,331 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#12 in Christian Angeology & Demonology
#19 in Catholicism (Audible Books & Originals)
#180 in Christian Spiritual Warfare

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Customers find the book quite informative, excellent for the laity, and never boring. They also describe the reading experience as amazing and couldn't put it down. Readers also appreciate the easy-to-read overview and great short stories from exorcist priests.

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Customers find the book's content informative, with references and guidance for blessings, prayers, and things we can do to better place ourselves. They also say the author did an excellent job explaining the demonic, possession, obsession, and exorcisms. Readers also mention the book has interesting and gripping stories, a good breakdown of areas to be focused on, and good advise. They say the book is sobering, full of encouragement, and never boring.

"...The author has done a thorough job of researching the topic and incorporates information from the top exorcists in the world...." Read more

"...This book is full of encouragement at the same time that it clearly shows that demons are not fantasies invented to scare children or adults into..." Read more

"...This book has a good breakdown of the areas to be focused on, and good advise for utilizing sacramentals, prayers, and house blessings...." Read more

"...Quite informative, but the author could have done a bit better job of supporting his argument that J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter novels..." Read more

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Customers find the book an amazing, captivating, and page-turning read. They also say it's well-structured, well-written, and a powerful testament to the reality. Additionally, readers mention the book is very interesting and easy to read.

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"This is just an excellent book about how demons can get into our lives and what we can do to keep them out or get them out...." Read more

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"Very interesting and short enough with so much information that is easy to digest! I was taken away by how much I didn’t know and now do! Thank you!" Read more

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Customers find the writing style easy to read and enjoyable. They also appreciate the depth given to the topic, saying it's short enough with so much information that is easy to digest. Readers also say the author does a masterful job at describing but not emphasizing the ugly. They say the book has some great short stories from exorcist priests.

"...It's a fast read, professionally written, and excellent information. The thing I liked most, was the amount of research...." Read more

"...lovable ways (that woud be a total lie), Mr. Fraune does a masterful job at DESCRIBING but NOT EMPHASIZING the uglier parts about demonology...." Read more

"...It is clearly written, and it will, by the time you are done it, have you looking at the world, and the spiritual battle we are all in, but hadn't..." Read more

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Fraune has nailed it! A must read!
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Fraune has nailed it! A must read!
I just finished this book and I have to say it was hard to put down! Charles Fraune is the new go-to expert in this realm of exorcisms and how it practically affects us. He has compiled all the big names in this area and synthesized it down to an easily digestible read. I really appreciated how he had the simple take-home points at the end of each chapter too!Having been to seminary myself and studied extensively in this area, I can say that this will also satisfy the most astute readers in search of the hidden tactics and motivations of the devil and his cohort demons. He exposes their weak spots and helps us to defend against their attacks. Thank you Jesus for the Church, Our Lady, and these heroic priests fighting for Your kingdom! We know the ultimate victory goes to you, and thus we are fortified in hopeful joy! Read this book to help put on the armor of Christ and discover the Truth! The battle is real!
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david
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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I thought this was very well written. The author has done a thorough job of researching the topic and incorporates information from the top exorcists in the world. The information is consistent with other Catholic teachings on the subject. Personally, I believe this should be mandatory reading for every single Catholic; especially those in Catholic schools. It's a fast read, professionally written, and excellent information. The thing I liked most, was the amount of research. We benefit by having the author include information regarding the historical aspect of evil, the biblical validation of the information, and finally the practical validation of the information (via the data from the top exorcists in the world). A well structured, well written, and powerful testament to the reality of evil that is active in our world. I do not know the author nor have any vested interest in this book. I came across it online, ordered it, and was thoroughly impressed by it's message and information. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand how and why evil works.
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valuehunterPR
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS NOT CREEPY AT ALL BUT IT IS EXCELLENT !!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2022
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The accusation that this book is creepy is totally false. While there's no way to describe the evil beings and evil doings of demons in cutesy, pretty and sentimentally lovable ways (that woud be a total lie), Mr. Fraune does a masterful job at DESCRIBING but NOT EMPHASIZING the uglier parts about demonology. He utilizes the help of 12 (TWELVE) Catholic exorcists and experts, several Church Fathers and Saints, all very mature and never sensationalists. Even though I've read books of this type before through many years, this is the absolute best and most practical.

It gives us peace and hope in God's Protection and Mercy, and points out some very important points that inspire holy security and God-based confidence, like the fact that, because of the loss of heavenly grace, our personal Guardian Angels are more powerful than any demon, including Satan himself (pg. 8 pp. 2)!! (That, of course, should never move us to focus exaggeratedly on them or worship them).

This book is full of encouragement at the same time that it clearly shows that demons are not fantasies invented to scare children or adults into behaving, but awful and very dangerous realities that we must fight against every day, and that fight using the resources provided by God in His Church, does not make us creeped out individuals but live in victory, love, peace and joy invincible!!
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R Lincoln
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021
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I decided to get both "Slaying Dragons" and also "Hauntings, Possessions, and Exorcisms" by Adam Blai. Both were good, but if you were to buy just one as a lay person, I recommend "Slaying Dragons". This book has a good breakdown of the areas to be focused on, and good advise for utilizing sacramentals, prayers, and house blessings. It is clearly written, and it will, by the time you are done it, have you looking at the world, and the spiritual battle we are all in, but hadn't recognized, in a new way. Although a serious topic that can seem scary, emphasis in the book is often given that God is in control, and Jesus has already won. Our job is to accept His redemption for us, and walk closely with Him. To go along with this, I also recommend the book "Deliverance Prayers for use by the Laity" by Fr. Chad Ripperger, which has some good prayers for daily life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2022
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This is just an excellent book about how demons can get into our lives and what we can do to keep them out or get them out. We have a number of nieces and nephews getting married now and at their 6 month anniversary I'm going to send them this book along with Father Rippergers, "Deliverance Prayers for Use by the Laity."

The father's role in the family is critical to keeping the family safe and protected. With the divorce rate so high these young couples need to understand that wether they like it or not, whether they choose to recognize it or not they will be engaging in spiritual warfare. This book and Father Ripperger's book along with living a devot Catholic life will help them win the battle. May God bless Charles for writing this for us. I hope he goes through with about writing one on fathers and fatherhood.
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Sleepwalker44
5.0 out of 5 stars Good incite
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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This is good for anyone who wants to know more about Spiritual Warfare, without the Hollywood hype or exaggeration. We don't want to dwell on those dark spirits who wish to lead us to ruin, but we need to be aware of their tactics and our pitfalls- and how to avoid them.
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Robert C.
4.0 out of 5 stars Generally Informative -- Could Have Fleshed-Out Some Arguments a Little More
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
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This is for the 2nd ed. with Nihil Obstat,.

This is a fairly brief summary of the teachings of current exorcists within the Catholic Church on demonic possession, supplemented with some lengthy quotations of several saints. Most of the information from the exorcists are from video presentations available on the internet.

Quite informative, but the author could have done a bit better job of supporting his argument that J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter novels (and Hollywood is infested with people) under the sway of the Satanic.

That being said, the book is full of information on how to safe-guard yourself and family from demonic influences. If you don't believe that demonic forces exist, look around you and sincerely ask if what you see in the world is "normal." I recently heard a Catholic priest flat-out declare that "Satan is unchained" and this was not some old guy, but a convert in his late 30s that did not have a completely sheltered past.
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Gregory O. Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Education - VERY Well Done
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023
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I've read innumerable titles in this same genre and this particular one is very concise, captivating, helpful and a real page turner. One of those books you'll eagerly want to share with like-minded Christians. Totally worth every penny.
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Bobby Black
5.0 out of 5 stars There's more to this life than what meets the eye
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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This is a book all Christian families should read. We are in spiritual warfare whether we like it or not. Should be used as a reference text.
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Eamonn Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2022
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This is an excellent book. The author’s style is engaging; and the material is presented in a lucid, straightforward and theologically thorough manner.
I would urge any serious Christian to read it. It is inspiring and provides hope and courage to fight the good fight .
I also bought his book ‘Swords and Shadows’ which is excellent as well.
Fraune seamlessly weaves in the experiences of reputable exorcists in the text; which contextualizes the material in the real world. Highly recommended. The world is under Satanic delusion now; which God has permitted because we rejected Him.
Frequent Mass; Confession, prayer, Rosary, are more necessary than ever.
I’ve read many books in this category and I would say this is easily one of the, if not, the best, for the average lay person. Highly recommended.
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Mia
5.0 out of 5 stars Slaying Dragons
Reviewed in Germany on September 19, 2023
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Rundum ausgezeichneter Inhalt. Einfach und klar erklärt. Kann ich jedem empfehlen.
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Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars great read!
Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 5, 2023
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This book is very helpful for anyone who wants to remain protected from the diabolical. I recommend it very much.
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R. Foster
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical guide to staying alive in God's good grace.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2022
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A welcome and very readable guide to the cohorts of the Evil One which never tire nor sleep nor waiver in their diabolical purpose of destroying humanity, and how we as individual Chistians may avoid their notice and malicious intentions. The Holy Catholic Church has battled the Demonic for two thousand years and has a wealth of spiritual tools to fight Satan and his dark legions. Where sin abounds God's grace abounds more so this book is full of practical guidance from renowned exorcists of the Catholic Church on accessing and maintaining God's grace, to depose the Prince of this world from controlling our bodies and our lives that we may live in the super-abundant grace of God.
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Savio Varghese
5.0 out of 5 stars Well done Repro books and Charl s Faune
Reviewed in India on April 8, 2021
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Excellent book and good job by the Repro books to bring international titles for purchase in India
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