Earlier this month, while researching for a review I was writing before seeing an advanced screening of the new and exciting film, The Conjuring, I learned of the very real family behind the true story. The Perron family moved to the infamous farmhouse (built in 1736) in Harrisville, Rhode Island in 1971. It didn’t take long to find a wealth of information online about Andrea Perron, the eldest of the five Perron daughters. For decades, the world knew very little about the incredible events that happened in that farmhouse. What little we knew was probably due to the fact that the famous Ed and Lorraine Warren, pioneers in the field of paranormal investigation, came to the aid of the family and documented their experiences. This was all before the famous Amityville case that involved the Warrens as well. In 2007 Andrea Perron began writing what is now a trilogy and titled House of Darkness House of Light. The movie is based on the Warrens’ case files, but I can only assume that if we’re looking for an accurate account of the events that happened during the span of a decade, this is where we’re going to find it.
Author, Andrea Perron
I have to tell you, each of the first two volumes, released in 2011 and 2013 (the third volume hasn’t been released yet), are quite intimidating, as they are around 500 pages each. But you quickly find that it’s because Andrea’s beautiful style of writing leaves no detail behind. She puts you in that house with the characters.
This is not a review. In fact, I’m only 66 pages into the first book. One thing is for sure, though… I’m sucked in already, and I foresee several blog posts about these books in our future.
To be continued…
I know several of you have already been reading the books. What are your thoughts? No spoilers, please.
For more information about Andrea Perron, visit houseofdarknesshouseoflight.com. I also recommend checking out some of her many videos on YouTube.
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July 24th, 2013 at 10:31 am
You’re going to be responsible for an awfully long reading list for me, arent’ you?
July 25th, 2013 at 12:32 am
I do apologize. 🙂
July 25th, 2013 at 12:33 am
Dear readers,
I have been getting word that fans of The Conjuring have been making poor decisions regarding visiting the real life farmhouse that I’ve blogged about recently. Please read the message below from Andrea Perron, real life eldest Perron daughter and author of the trilogy mentioned in my post below. She sent this out this evening.
Please pray for my friends at the farm. They don’t deserve what is happening there, nor does anyone else in the neighborhood. Do unto others as though you are the others. No one would want such unsolicited scrutiny unleashed upon their private residence. Please pass the word for me on their behalf. They should be left alone in peace. Thank you ~ Andrea
March 25th, 2014 at 10:55 pm
I concur, Andrea. What a rude, thoughtless thing to do. Encroaching on other people’s privacy is just an unforgivable deed. Put yourself in the owner’s place. Would you like people lurking behind your trees, hiding in the various places on the property and not only invading their space and privacy, but possibly scaring the beJesus out of them. I don’t know what the laws are in RI, but I know that in some places trespassing on someone’s land or home invasion, gives the owners the right to shoot the intruder. I would certainly hope nothing like this would happen, but this is the kind of thing that DOES push people into doing things they would not normally do. Find some common courtesy people! What is your problem!? Makes me so mad!
March 27th, 2014 at 12:12 am
Yeah there was lots of drama and craziness after that movie. I probably should research this and see if it has simmered down and gotten back to normal.
July 27th, 2013 at 1:38 pm
Are there any actual pictures of the events your family went through? Are they in the book?
August 9th, 2013 at 9:52 pm
Kristen, I thought I replied to you. I apparently did not and I apologize. I am not the author of the book trilogy. I’ve only been posting about it as I research it and read the books. To partly answer your question, there are several photos in the book. To my knowledge, none of them claim to be a photo of paranormal events.
Thanks for visiting the blog!
July 29th, 2013 at 6:39 am
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May 8th, 2014 at 3:35 pm
People are still coming. I have a youtube video disproving claims and speaking about the devastation we face because of the movie. “The Conjuring the Perron story the current owner speaks out”. Also found on History vs Hollywood. Several months of research with a journalist to find her mother created the myths about murder, suicide etc. listening to many interviews found other false statements. Our discovery of facts may help in questioning the entire story. I have more information.
May 8th, 2014 at 9:33 pm
Norma, I’ve been following much of the craziness that you have been going through. I’m so sorry to hear that it is still happening. I did watch your video, and I plan on mentioning it in a new post this evening to present your side. I sincerely hope things change and soon. Thanks for visiting the blog.
June 9th, 2014 at 11:02 am
me encantaria adquirir el libro como podria hacerlo ??
donde lo compraron ?
i want to buy the book
i live in bogota
November 26th, 2014 at 10:29 pm
Hi there. I was one of the original investigators at the Harrisville farmhouse, prior to us calling the Warrens in.They offered to assist us with the Perron case.
December 1st, 2014 at 11:14 pm
Hi again, Keith! I’m glad you contacted me and stopped by. When the right episode gets put together, I definitely want to contact you. Things are crazy now with the real job and a to-do list. 🙂 I would love to hear your story though.