The Omen

The Omen by David Seltzer is the novelization of his screenplay for the 1976 film that launched one of the most successful horror franchises.

The story follows American diplomat Jeremy Thorn and his wife Katherine, who adopt a son, Damien, after their biological child dies at birth.

Damien appears innocent but is surrounded by violent, unexplained incidents that reveal his identity as the prophesied Antichrist.

First published as a Signet paperback in June 1976, the novelization was a bestseller, selling over three and a half million copies.

It is known for its suspenseful and dark narrative that builds tension around Damien's sinister nature and the biblical prophecy of the apocalypse.