Books like Armageddon 2000: Omen IV

An enjoyable slice of 80s occult hokum that picks up exactly where "The Final Conflict" left off. Better written than it needs to be, you can practically hear Jerry Goldsmith's Oscar winning score kick in every time another bizarre murder takes place. Speaking of murders, this book's loaded with 'em! The body count is impressive, and the whole thing builds to a downbeat, apocalyptic climax involving Biblical prophecy, the Middle East and atomic weapons. Best remembered for the nasty method in which Damien's son is born, "Omen IV: Armageddon" won't win any prizes for originality, depth or scares... but as a nostalgic example of large-scale Satanic horror, it goes down pretty damn smooth.