Chasing Evil is the fascinating story of the unlikely pairing of hard-charging FBI Agent Bob Hilland and famed psychic John Edward who join forces to help Hilland solve several cold cases. Author Hilland, initially skeptical of Edward’s psychic abilities, becomes a true believer when Edward supplies him information on an unsolved serial killer case that pays immediate dividends. The duo remain in close contact from then on, with the tandem working hand in hand, and Edward becomes an invaluable source that Hilland taps into to, with the information he supplies from “beyond” leading to major breakthroughs in many of Hilland’s cases. This is quite a story, written by both men, that would be unbelievable if not for the successes directly attributable to Edward’s insight. Hilland’s narrative flows nicely, and combined with Edward’s low-key sharing of his gift makes this an incredible and interesting story. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Chasing Evil is a gripping, atmospheric thriller that dives deep into the darkest corners of the human mind. Robert Hilland and John Edward craft a tense, twist-filled narrative that keeps you guessing at every turn. The pacing is sharp, the characters are compelling, and the suspense builds with every chapter. I couldn’t put this one down. Thank you to NetGalley and Post Hill Press for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was an absolutely incredible page-turner, leaving you on the edge of your seat until you get to the end. I have often wondered about the psychic realm. If there was any doubt of psychic ability, this book should resolve any of those thoughts. I could almost "feel" Robert (Bob)'s struggles, frustrations, and overwhelming sadness when he hit a dead end while solving crimes. Some he just could not let go, and they never left his thoughts. I can imagine the anguish he went through trying to locate these missing people so the guilty could be brought to light and the families could finally put them to rest. Both Bob and John were deeply dedicated not only to solving crimes but also to each other. With their determination and dedication, many crimes were able to finally be closed. I enjoyed seeing them grow closer, which turned into lifetime friendships. Friendships like these do not always happen, and when found, they will last a lifetime. This book was an 'excellent' read. I would read more of these author's books. As a matter of fact, I am adding Edward's writings to my TBR list. Highly recommend this book.

This book was so, so good. As a lover of true crime but also someone who knows that our existence on earth is not all there is, this book was profound. This does not read like a non-fiction book. It reads like a fast paced thriller mixed with a personal, spiritual awakening of the main character. The relationship between John and Bob is beautiful. Bob's skepticism for so many years is relatable and easy for others to connect with. How can you believe in something you can't see or touch? Bob's revelations throughout the book, his unwavering devotion to solving his cases, and his commitment to putting everything on the line (including his own belief system) is commendable. I loved every minute of this book.

thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book. I will be thinking about it for quite some time.

I really enjoyed this book and it reinforced my belief that some people really do have psychic powers. I think those people are few and far between, but this book made me feel like someone could not possibly understand or know the things he knew without having some sort of clairvoyance. This book is incredibly well written and reads like a fast paced fiction novel. It’s extremely interesting. I would love to read more stories about his time at the FBI. This isn’t your typical paranormal story, so it might be more interesting to those who enjoy true crime. But you’ll have to keep an open mind as it’s hard not to believe. I received an advance copy in return for my honest review.

I usually stay away from non-fiction, but true crime can often draw me in. With that being said, this book is great. It moves quickly, they keep it interesting and doesn't get bogged down with details. The things that Bob Hilland and John Edward are truly amazing. If you are a skeptic of the supernatural however, this may not be the book for you.

Thank you to Net Galley and St Martin's Press for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I hardly, if ever, read nonfiction. And when I do, it's usually celebrity memoirs. I had no idea what to expect coming into CHASING EVIL, but I was feeling called to read it while in the midst of a huge reading slump since quitting law enforcement. Long story short: I absolutely loved it.

I was sucked in from the beginning and couldn't wait to snag even 5 minutes whenever I could to keep reading. I laughed, I cried, and I never wanted to put it down or for it to end. I can't wait to buy the physical copy and make all of my law enforcement friends read it.

DNF 42% / chapter 12, skimmed some dialogue through to end.

Typos: ~30+

Sometimes repetitive, very odd dialogue (the kind that makes you say people don't talk like that), at times juvenile, and a few things felt fabricated based off language used, I guess?

Surprise 9-11 portion was a surprise out of left-field that left me reeling for a moment.

This book is going to interest any true crime fan or anyone interested in psychology. It offers an intimate look into the life of a detective, and the insights that result from years of experience.

Chasing Evil Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent’s Search for Hope and Justice by Robert Hilland & John Edward was 100 times better than I thought it would be.. and I had pretty high hopes for this book.

Going in, I was only interested in the serial killer aspect of the book. I didnt really pay too much attention to the fact there was a supernatural component to the book at all. However, the supernatural part is what makes the book complete.

You start off with Agent Hilland and learning about why he was determined to catch Smith. Then you're introduced to Mr. Edward and your able to see their relationship grow, and how they were both instrumental in not only the Smith case, but many more. Personally, I enjoyed reading the part of Whitey Bulger. I grew up in Boston so I was pretty excited to see that part of the book

I truly LOVED everything about this book. If I didnt already have a book of 2025, then this book would be it! If you're into true crime, do yourself a favor, and read this book! If you're into supernatural, read this book! If you love both, then you won't be able to put this book down.

Chasing Evil: Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent's Search for Hope and Justice
By John Edward and Robert Holland
This was a book that tickled all my book itches! It had suspenseful and intriguing cases, a serial killer that gets away repeatedly, and a real psychic that helps on these cases for his friend, but stays anonymous. Some of the the things the psychic tells the FBI friend makes no sense at all until the agent is in the right place or time. It was really chilling how accurate he was.
I love fiction books like this but to think this is real really makes it that more spectacular. Totally enjoyed the whole book! None of it was beyond belief.
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this amazing book. I shed tears for the victims but was amazed at the way some of the criminals were caught.

Chasing Evil is the wild tale of how psychic John Edward helped former FBI agent Robert Hilland solve dozens of crimes. When I saw the topic of this book, I was intrigued. I'm not someone who is particularly open to psychics or the metaphysical, but I wouldn't say I'm totally closed off either. And yet, this book feels almost impossible to believe! The types of details John Edward is able to offer Hilland are numerous, accurate, and specific. It definitely made me a believer in Edward!

This book flew by for me. I really enjoyed it. The first half focuses on a single serial killer and the second half is about a series of crimes that Edward helped Hilland solve. Sometimes, the transitions felt a little choppy, but overall, this was easy reading despite the gruesome content. Highly recommended. Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

One of the Best Books I've Read All Year—Gripping, Gritty, and Grounded in Truth

*Chasing Evil* is a pulse-pounding, thought-provoking ride I didn’t want to end. I’ve been a longtime fan of John Edward, not just for his mediumship, but for his integrity in the hard field of psychic mediumship. This book proves just how valuable that skill can be when applied to unsolved cases, too. When John Edward helps seasoned FBI agent Bob Hilland on one case, the two make an unstoppable team, even if they were initially unwilling.

What makes this book *truly stand out* is the interplay between Edward’s no-nonsense spiritual insight and Hilland’s investigative expertise. Their dedication, collaboration, and persistence makes this book unputdownable.

Both men are skeptical of each other at first, but watching them learn to trust—and even lean on—one another was deeply rewarding. Their evolving partnership brought a surprising emotional depth to this already gripping narrative.

The format is unique, like case notes mixed with sharp, cinematic storytelling. It blends the best of true crime, paranormal insight, and psychological thriller into a fast-paced book you won’t want to put down.

As a medium myself, I appreciated how accurately and respectfully the psychic work was portrayed. I also live with chronic pain after two surgeries and often struggle to finish books, but I pushed through my pain to finish this one. That’s how compelling it was. It made my month—and I’ve already recommended it to my friends.

I hope this becomes a bestselling book and a movie. It deserves both.

If police procedurals, catching (serial) killers, and paranormal or psychic medium reads are some of your favorite reading subjects, make this your next favorite.

This is a true crime book encompassing the teamwork of an FBI agent and a physic. The book was well written with the cases easy to follow. Beside the cases, the book also delves somewhat into their personal lives. Some of the cases, I felt were quite interesting and touched my heart. If you enjoy true crime books, you will enjoy this. I received a free copy and this is my voluntary review.

This memoir by Robert Hilland (GR has John Edward's name up first, and it's not really written by him other than one chapter but that's a recognizable name) is interesting. I thought it was well written and a good look into Hilland's head. Memoirs can be a bit dry. This was not. However, how much of this you believe is how much do you believe in psychics. For context for younger readers, John Edward's Crossing Over (talking to those who're gone) was hugely popular in the early 00s.

It took me a moment to recognize the case that took up the first half of Hilland's narrative. It was interesting to see how he first came into John Edward's orbit, the things they had in common and his initial disbelief in John's abilities (whether or not the reader believes in it, Hilland came to be a believer).

So this deals with how John impacted Hilland's investigations and in a few cases predicted things that may have saved his life. If you're coming into this just for the true crime aspect of it, this might influence your opinion one way or the other since it's very much about John's psychic abilities.

I would have liked to see more than one chapter by John in this. We don't have much of him in this other than what is filtered by Hilland. Over all I did enjoy this.

There is some editing still to be done for this book (I hope!) before publication, but as far as the story itself, I really enjoyed it. It combines true crime with the paranormal in a very interesting way. I found myself wanting to stop reading and google all the people in this book to make sure they were real because this reads like fiction. I liked seeing the evolution of the relationship between Bob and John over the years. Overall: great book!

This is my favorite book so far this year. I was interested in it because I enjoyed John Edward’s show. I was quickly pulled in by the cold case, Robert Hilland’s career and the friendship between the two men.
Although they have very different careers, both are fascinating and they work so well together.
Fans of true crime will find a captivating murder investigation and fans of John will get to know him and his gift a little better.

My 3 star review might be more a result of my own expectations not being met, rather than the story itself. I thought it was going to be a taut drama of psychic and agent working together to bring an evil serial killer to justice. That was partly true, but unfortunately that particular case dragged on over many years to a rather unsettled conclusion while the two justice seekers continued on with other cases. The result was more like a true crime tv series than a satisfying movie.
If that is what you are looking for, you will enjoy the narrative of cases which combine dogged police work with assistance from The Other Side. If, on the other hand, you like a story with a clear beginning and end, you might find yourself left unsatisfied as I was.

I really enjoyed this book. I appreciate the use of psychics in the work of law enforcement. However, I would hate to hear the number of cases that would go unsolved if the psychic was not used in cases since the investigators don't seem to be very useful on their own in this regard. It was interesting hearing about the different types of cases this investigator worked on. The use of simultaneous witness interviews was a new tactic on me. I hadn't heard of that one before. Thanks for that.
Thank you to Netgalley for sharing this ARC with me.

I received a free copy of, Chasing Evil, by Robert Hilland, John Edward, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I remember John Edward from his show, Crossing Over, in the early 2000's. This book is about a FBI agent who contacts John Edward about a cold case, and John Edward does provide hep on the case. This book is not for everyone, bit I found it interesting.