Chasing Evil
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In the summer of 1998, FBI agent Bob Hilland reluctantly picked up the phone to call the famous psychic John Edward. Bob didn't expect much from the call, but he was working on an unsolvable cold case and had nowhere else to turn. What Bob never imagined was that the call would lead to a shattering of all his preconceived notions, a huge break in the cold case and an unlikely crime-solving partnership that spanned twenty-five years.
As Bob and John took on more cases together, they slowly learned how to rely on each other and trust their skills, ultimately finding not only justice for the crimes they solved, but resolution and healing in their own lives. Centering on the investigation of the gruesome John Smith murders that rocked the nation, Chasing Evil is a heart-stopping story of murder, justice and finding help in unexpected places.
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What this means for you: The story-level experience is likely to feel emotionally intense and suspenseful, with grim cases set against a reflective account of trust, belief, and friendship. Its supernatural dimension gives the memoir an unusual atmosphere, but may also be the main barrier for skeptical listeners.
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Reader Themes
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Readers consistently respond to the book’s emotional pull, especially the friendship and the weight of the cases. The paranormal premise creates the main divide: some find the material earnest and compelling, while others question its credibility or the author’s conclusions.
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You’ll probably enjoy this if…
- Readers of true-crime memoirs focused on the people behind the cases
- Listeners interested in the meeting point between law enforcement and spiritual belief
- Those who value emotionally personal accounts of long professional partnerships
It might not be the best fit if…
- Listeners who require a strictly evidence-based treatment of psychic claims
- Readers looking for a conventional whodunit with a consistently skeptical narrator
- Anyone avoiding grim crime material or unresolved cases
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Chasing Evil’s strongest appeal is its unusual meeting of procedural crime memoir and spiritual testimony. The long friendship at its center gives the cases a human dimension, while the earnest paranormal material will likely divide readers: some may find it moving and gripping, while others may resist its central claims. The audiobook has promising, specific performance observations, but the broader recording profile is still developing.
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Runtime & Edition Details
- Runtime
- 11 hours and 23 minutes
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Publisher
- Macmillan Audio
- Audiobook release date
- September 2, 2025
- Language
- English
- ASIN
- B0D4B16X42
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FAQ
Will this appeal to listeners who are skeptical of psychic abilities?
Possibly, though the book asks you to spend substantial time with its paranormal premise. Some readers appreciate that the psychic material is presented earnestly without an obvious attempt to convert doubters; others find the claims difficult to accept and question Hilland’s conclusions.
Is this mainly a true-crime investigation or a memoir about belief?
It combines both. The crime cases provide the suspense and investigative framework, while Hilland’s changing outlook and his long relationship with John Edward give the book its personal and reflective dimension.
Does the audiobook use more than one narrator?
Yes. The English-language edition is narrated by John Edward McGee Jr. and Robert Hilland, with the authors’ perspectives forming part of the presentation.
Are all of the cases resolved?
No. Listener discussion notes that not every case is solved, and at least one unresolved investigation continues to weigh heavily on Hilland. The book therefore includes uncertainty and lingering emotional consequences alongside its investigative breakthroughs.
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