The Omen
I purchased the original two books in this series after spotting them for sale at the new local hypermarket, FineFare (who remembers those stores?), in the small book section they had. I had seen both of the films, though I can not remember if that was at the cinema or on the TV, however, I do recall being shocked and intrigued by both films. This was due to some very graphic death scenes, Impalement, beheading, eyes being pecked out, being sliced in two by a lift cable, which is something that I found very unnerving. I have never been fond of using lifts, and have preferred to use stairs whenever possible, so this particular scene did not improve my wariness.
The third book was again very interesting and was a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, but then the fourth book was released, which in its way was an entertaining read, but it did not have the same impact as the first three.
The Omen
For a world-renowned diplomat and his wife, "accident" follows "accident," from Rome to London to Jerusalem, as they are stalked by a terror they cannot understand, a terror that centers on their son Damien...and his ominous hidden birthmark.
Format
PaperbackDate Acquired
13th October 1978Retail Cost
£0.75Number of Pages
202Year Read
1978
Damien: Omen II
Little by little, one of the world's most powerful families is being destroyed. And no one seems to know why. Those who suspect the truth do not live to reveal it.
Only thirteen-year-old Damien Thorn seems immune from the bizarre accidents claiming the lives of those around him.
Damien, whose own father tried to kill him seven years ago... Damien, whose loving foster family is learning the meaning of hellish fear... Damien, who is leaving behind the seeming innocence of youth to fulfill the terrifying prophecy foretold long ages ago... Damien, who is discovering that it is not, after all, the meek but the master of ultimate evil who shall inherit the earth!
Format
PaperbackDate Acquired
13th October 1978Retail Cost
£0.75Number of Pages
192Year Read
1978
The Final Conflict: Omen III
Around the globe, drought, famine and flood are striking down helpless millions. And everywhere there is trouble.
Damien Thorn's followers can be found--almost before disaster strikes -- ready to offer aid to the pitiful survivors. Damien, the handsome, thirty-two year old head of one of the world's most powerful corporations... and certain to be president of the United States by the time he is forty.
Damien, believed to be the son of Satan, who is relentlessly reaching out to claim the Earth for the forces of darkness... Now is the time of prophecy, the beginnings of the end for mankind. But where is the promised Messiah, to save the world from ultimate evil?
Format
PaperbackDate Acquired
27th February 1981Retail Cost
£1.10Number of Pages
190Year Read
1981
Armageddon 2000: Omen IV
Damien Thorn, spawn of Satan, was dead, slain by one of the sacred daggers of Armageddon. Even Father De Carlo, his most brilliant opponent, believed the greatest threat the world had ever known was defeated for eternity.
Only the innermost circle of Damien's disciples knew of his unnatural coupling with a beautiful, helpless victim. Only they knew of the Son born of that horrific ravishment.
But now the boy was growing up, and already his powers could be felt... as the globe began to split in savage struggle, and the new emperor of evil mounted to the throne of hell on earth..."
Format
PaperbackDate Acquired
5th February 1983Retail Cost
£1.25Number of Pages
216Year Read
1983