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The Possession of Moses K.
Paperback
Series: The Zuriel Disclosures, Book 1
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Gerald R. Schmidt
Published: Dec 18 2025
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.51 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In the villages of 1843 Prussian-occupied Poland, where faith clashes with forbidden desires, Moses Karnowski-a charming Jewish peddler-embarks on a path of seduction & sin. When he impregnates young Catholic virgin Martha Nering, their illicit union births Valentine Karnowski, a child destined for a life of trials. But Moses's debauchery draws darker forces: possessed by demons, he spirals into violence, theft, & murder, terrorizing the area.
As Polish Catholicism collides with rigid Prussian law, Val's guardian angel Zuriel narrates this gripping tale of possession & redemption. Exorcism, satanic rituals, & a courtroom drama unfold amid historical upheaval, exploring themes of faith, class strife, & the eternal battle between good & evil. Will Moses escape hell, or will his sins doom him-& his son?
Book 1 of The Zuriel Disclosures Series blends historical accuracy with supernatural intrigue, delving into relations among Poles, Jews & Germans, demonic possession, & morality. Perfect for fans of dark historical fiction. Think: The Exorcist meets The Painted Bird.
Martha, an unwed mother in a deeply Catholic society, faces rejection from her abusive father & societal scorn. Moses, already a serial seducer with multiple illegitimate children scattered across villages, plies his womanizing ways, showing no remorse. As baby Val grows, Moses's life takes a sinister turn: drawn into a secret satanic coven, he offers himself to demons during a full-moon ritual in the forest.
Possessed by 12 demons led by Amartia, Moses descends into untamed hedonism. He commits sacrileges-desecrating churches & consecrated Hosts, & murdering coven rivals. Atypical phenomena terrorize the parish: vandalized graves, inexplicable accidents, & brutal killings. The coven gets Moses to kidnap his own son, Val, in a demonic frenzy.
Detective Theo Welsch investigates, uncovering clues pointing to Moses. Captured after a dramatic manhunt, he escapes jail in a superhuman rage, only to seek sanctuary at the rectory. Father Marion Ceynowa, renowned exorcist, performs exorcism over two grueling days, witnessing levitations, demonic voices, fires, snakes emerging from Moses's mouth, & blows by invisible forces.
Narrated by Val's guardian angel Zuriel, who knows the truth behind human events, this novel meticulously recreates 1843 rural life: peasant hardships, noble privilege, Jewish customs, Catholic devotions, & Prussian oppression. Detailed historical events, & authentic cultural practices immerse readers in a vanished world.
Ultimately tried & executed despite pleas of demonic influence-dismissed by Enlightenment-era Prussian court-Moses's fate raises profound questions about free will, sin, & redemption. Martha finds employment as a maid in a noble household, & raises Val amid lingering heartache.
The Possession of Moses Karnowski launches The Zuriel Disclosures Series, promising further revelations of Val's extraordinary life thru angelic eyes. A compelling fusion of historical fiction, horror, & spiritual drama that confronts the darkness within human souls while affirming faith's enduring triumph.
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