About the author
Damien Wayne Echols (born Michael Wayne Hutchison; December 11, 1974) is an American author who first became known as one of three teenagers, the West Memphis Three, convicted of a triple murder in 1994 despite the lack of physical evidence connecting them to the crime and the dubious nature of the other evidence. Upon his release from death row in 2011 under an Alford plea, Echols authored several autobiographical and spiritual books. He has been featured in multiple books, documentaries, and podcasts about his spiritual works and the West Memphis Three case. == Biography == === Early life === Damien Wayne Echols was born Michael Wayne Hutchison on December 11, 1974. He lived with his mother and father until their divorce, when he was 8. The family frequently moved and Echols would attend eight schools before the age of ten. At the age of 13, he took a new name, with the last name of his stepfather Jack Echols. The family settled in West Memphis, Arkansas, where Echols attended school. He was still in the ninth grade at the age of 17.
📖 Where to start with Damien Echols
💬 What our editors say about Damien Echols's books
“Echols offers a compelling fusion of memoir and manual, proving magick’s utility beyond academic study. However, this text is not suited for readers seeking detached, theoretical esotericism or those uncomfortable with the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on High Magick: A Guide to the Spiritual Practices That Saved My Life on Death Row
“The Alchemy of the Broken Blade offers a compelling, practical pathway for inner transformation, grounded in the arduous journey of Damien Echols. It succeeds by championing a disciplined approach involving ritual and focused…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Alchemy of the Broken Blade: Forging Inner Transformation from the Fire of Experience
“Echols offers a compelling, accessible entry point into angelic magic, effectively demystifying invocation for the modern practitioner. The focus on using celestial energy for healing and manifestation is both practical and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Angels and Archangels: A Magician's Guide
📋 Editions by Damien Echols in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Magick: A Guide to the Spiritual Practices That Saved My Li | — | St. Martin's Essentials / | 224 | 9781683649434 |
| The Alchemy of the Broken Blade: Forging Inner Transformation fr | 2026 | Weiser Books | 240 | 9781578639397 |
| Angels and Archangels: A Magician's Guide | 2023 | St. Martin's Essentials / | 288 | 9781649630537 |
| High Magick: A Guide to the Spiritual Practices That Saved My Li | — | St. Martin's Essentials / | — | 9781683642275 |
| Ritual: An Essential Grimoire | — | St. Martin's Essentials / | 256 | 9781683648208 |
| Angels and Archangels: A Magician's Guide | 2020 | St. Martin's Essentials / | — | 9781683643029 |
