Ghost Finders Paranormal Book Reviews
Monster! The A-Z of Zooform Phenomena “Zooform Phenomena are the most elusive, and least understood, mystery ‘animals’. Indeed, they are not animals at all, and are not even animate in the accepted terms of the word, but entities or apparitions which adopt, or seem to have (quasi) animal form. These arcane and contentious entities have plagued cryptozoology – the study of unknown animals – since its inception, and tend to be dismissed by mainstream science as thoroughly unworthy of consideration. But they continue to be seen, and Jonathan Downes – the Director of the Centre for Fortean Zoology – who first coined the term in 1990, maintains that many zooforms result from a synergy of complex psychosocial and sociological issues, and suggests that to classify all such phenomena as ‘paranormal’ in origin is counterproductive, and for researchers to dismiss them out of hand is thoroughly unscientific. Author and researcher Neil Arnold is to be commended for a groundbreaking piece of work, and has provided the world’s first alphabetical listing of zooforms from around the world.” This is an excellent book which proves to be a very interesting read. Whether you choose to read it from cover to cover or use it as a reference guide, the information is easy to find due to the alphabetic structure and handy cross-referencing. From the more commonly known zooforms like the Mothman, Chupacabras and Werewolves to more obscure creatures like the Ukoy, a giant killer octopus from the Philippines and the Mafra Devil, an enormous winged entity which carried a trident, there is definitely something in here for everyone! The author has to be commended on the amount of research involved in writing such a comprehensive book. |
| The Airmen Who Would Not Die By John G Fuller “Stranger and even more compelling than his best-selling The Ghost of Flight 401, journalist John G Fuller turns his talents to the historic crash of the great British dirigible R101, the luxury lighter-than-air behemoth that was to revolutionise travel in the 1930’s. The complex and absolutely spellbinding tale begins in 1928 when a monoplane carrying famed World War I ace Captain Raymond Hinchliffe and his co-pilot, the flamboyant heiress-actress Elsie Mackay, vanishes without a trace over the stormy Atlantic. As news of the disappearance makes front-page headlines around the world, British workers race to complete the largest and most advanced airship yet designed, the monumental R101. neither medium Eileen Garrett’s terrifying pre-vision of a dirigible tragedy, nor an even more fearful warning from the dead Captain Hinchliffe to another mystic, Mrs Earl, are held as grounds for delaying the much-publicized takeoff of the R101 for India. Finally in a séance that includes both women and the world-famous author Conan Doyle, Hinchliffe warns the navigator of the R101 of its various structural problems. Despite these warnings, the 777-foot R101 takes off on schedule – and plunges to the ground on the French side of the Channel, killing all but six of the fifty-four aboard. But the disaster does not mark the end of this mind-boggling tale. Two days later, through another séance, the commander of the ill-fated airship recounts in horrible detail the anguished end of the R101 and its crew. Bristling with suspense and astonishing evidence concerning the validity of psychic phenomena, The Airmen Who Would Not Die is a riveting account of a human tragedy and the superhuman events surrounding it.” This book is an absolutely fascinating read from start to finish. John G Fuller demonstrates his remarkable ability to cover a story from every possible angle and the details found during the in-depth research would challenge the most-hardened sceptics. The author takes an objective stance from the very beginning and presents all the facts well to the reader. The book is a real page-turner and I would highly recommend it. Reviewed by Lisa Lundie, Ghost Finders Scotland |
“In the dead of night in December 1972, Eastern Airlines jumbo jet flight 401 plunged into the Florida Everglades killing 101 passengers and crew. Months later, the ghosts of its pilot and flight engineer began to appear on sister ships carrying parts salvaged from the crash… At first, airline employees refused to talk – afraid of possible reprisals. But gradually, one after another, stewardesses, pilots and ground crews came forward to tell their part of one of the most astonishing stories in recent aviation history. John Fuller’s book is a true-life suspense thriller. After a classic reconstruction of the mysterious crash itself, Fuller interviews scores of airline flight personnel and explores every facet of every ‘ghost’ report. A rigorous sceptic who has always written with professional thoroughness on all subjects he has undertaken, Fuller ultimately makes personal contact with the spirit of the dead flight engineer Don Repo. It is a spine-tingling, persuasive account with implications of spiritual realities that are of increasing interest in today’s world of ever more extraordinary scientific breakthroughs…” This book is another fabulous read from John G Fuller. As with The Airmen Who Would Not Die, we are presented with an extremely objective view of the facts of this amazing case from every possible angle. Although the detailed description of the crash is at times harrowing, the details are important to the case. The sheer volume of witnesses to the paranormal phenomena that followed the crash and the common reluctance to share their stories for fear of reprisal from the airline company, demonstrate the intensity of this case. The reports of the communication with flight engineer Repo are astounding as they not only imply that there was direct communication but that the personality and sense of humour of Repo was very much unchanged after his death and was clearly demonstrated during these communciations. A highly recommended read, this book was extremely difficult to put down. |
After-Death Communication This book by Emma Heathcote-James is a collection of people accounts on how they communicated with the dead; most of whom they were related to.Emma who gained various degrees in religious studies, spent over a year researching ADC and spoke to people from all walks of life, from doctors to soldiers to housewives. Some of the stories are from way back in history but most have been experienced over the past couple of years. The book includes experiences from famous people including Robbie Williams, Barbara Streisand, Cheryl Landon, daughter of Michael Landon, Marlon Brando.Emma first explains what ADC is and then categorises the experiences under various senses.Emma even touches on the subject of pets but states her book was intended to be about humans and therefore only a few experiences regarding pets, were included in the book. She then lists an extensive list of bereavement groups and organisations, recommended adc websites, fictional movies, novels and plays and end notes which the reader can use for further research. Reviewed by GF Fran. |
The Element Encyclopedia Of The Psychic World The Element Encylopedia of the Psychic World is the ultimate guide to the vast and mysterious field of psychic phenomena. Covering history, folklore and scientific research, this encylopedia includes everything from poltergeists and demonic possession to palmistry and clairvoyance, from telepathy and levitation to alchemy and astrology, from out of body experienced to psychic healing. If you have ever wondered how ghost hunters investigate a haunting, what reincarnation is, how the Tarot works, what mystery lies behind the Bermuda Triangle or how you can develop your own psychic abilities, you’ve come to the right book. Featuring over 800 A-to-Z entries, this Psychic Encyclopedia is a fascinating compendium of worldwide paranormal activity. With explanations of strange phenomena from both folklore and modern scientific research. Factual information on and explanations of: mediums and spiritualists to near-death experience, ghosts, levitation, telepathy, astral travel, precognition, all forms of divination (tarot, runes, crystal balls, tea leaves, etc.), evidence for the afterlife, contacting spirit guides, haunted sites, famous historical figures, haunted places and documented experiments, and much more. A complete reference of paranormal myth and folklore - and the myths and legends surrounding ghosts and spirits in different cultures throughout the world, from famous ghost stories to various beliefs and superstitions that have taken root in different countries. This book has just about everything, things you have heard of and things you most definitely have not.
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Reviewed by Debbie Farrell. |
Are You Psychic? Are You Psychic by Julie Soskin. An investigation into how much you use your psychic senses and how you might further train any psychic potentials. Includes dozens of techniques to enable you to promote the powers of your mind and use them to increase your self-awareness. Have you ever known who would be on the phone as soon as it rang? Or what someone was about to say before he or she said it? Or sensed when a loved one was in danger? If the answer to any of these questions is 'yes' then you have some level of psychic ability. "This is a great book for anyone interested in anything psychic. It has quizzes to see where your psychic abilities may lie and how much you actually use your psychic senses. This book also teaches you different techniques to increase your self awareness and open your mind. Rating 4/5. It has so many items of interest it is a book you will keep coming back. A must on any bookshelf! Reviewed by Debbie Farrell. |
Discover Your Psychic Powers – A Practical Guide to Psychic Development & Spiritual Growth “Have you ever felt you possessed a ‘sixth sense’ or intuition which you’ve found difficult to explain? Despite man’s extraordinary technological advances during the twentieth century, do you still feel something is missing: a deeper, more spiritual meaning to life? Discover Your Psychic Powers addresses these issues and much more by taking you into realms of greater awareness; it shows you step-by-step how to uncover your own true potential, using both meditative and physical exercises. It reveals how psychic and spiritual development can completely transform your life, whilst also having a positive effect on everyone around you. Most importantly, Discover Your Psychic Powers has been written in a simple, factual style, making this complex subject both easily accessible and fascinating.” Discover Your Psychic Powers is a great book for anyone who is even remotely interested in development. It breaks the whole concept down into very easily manageable sections and lets you take it one step at a time. The book takes you through every aspect of development from a beginners view, learning about different types of energy, understanding chakras, breathing and relaxation techniques. It then takes you through tuning in, closing down and the importance of earthing techniques. Discover Your Psychic Powers also gives lots of information on many different methods to help you develop further. These include Auric Reading, Psychometry, Flower Reading, Healing, Crystals, Dowsing, Scrying, Tarot & Runes and Palmistry. Rating 4/5 - Highly recommended, I would encourage anyone who is interested in psychic development to buy this book. Reviewed by Lisa Lundie, Ghost Finders Scotland |
How To Meet and Work with Spirit Guides “Often, we experience spirit contact in our lies but fail to recognize it for what it is. Through the easy techniques presented in this book you can learn to access and attune to beings such as guardian angels, nature spirits and elementals, spirit totems, archangels, gods and goddesses – as well as family and friends after their physical death.” How to Meet and Work with Spirit Guides is a really interesting book for anyone who is interested in developing and working with spirit guides. It explains in detail about the different types of spirits that are around us and shows us how to recognise them and bring them into our lives on a more active level. It gives you information on becoming a medium or channel. It also teaches you how to connect with guardian angels and many other types of spirit. It teaches about the importance of building a trusting relationship with your guides and shows you how you can benefit from these relationships in your everyday life. How to Meet and Work with Spirit Guides is full of useful hints and tips to start you on your way and it also highlights the precautions you need to take while making this journey. Rating 4/5 – A very useful book which will help you progress in your development. Reviewed by Lisa Lundie, Ghost Finders Scotland |
Spirit Orb Phenomena - Fact or Fiction? Ghosts have always fascinated humans if only because they have offered the possibility of finding out more about life on the other side. Spirit Orbs, though are less known, Anthony Kevan Sercombe’s “Spirit Orb Phenomena: Fact or Fiction?” is a pioneering work in this field and has been rated 93% at www.amazon.com. Put simply, spirit orbs are images of humans which can be captured with camera. The writer takes the trouble of sharing how easily spirit orbs can be easily confused with reflected light on camera and other natural anomalies, however it made clear that spirit orbs images are definitely different to some tricks of the light. The many illustrations (98 colour photographs) offer, at least interesting if not compelling evidence of this phenomena. Readers will be able to judge for themselves what spirits orbs actually are. The author himself found spirit orbs appeared more as he wrote the book and looking at the illustrations one is struck by sheer personality which comes through in certain images. Perhaps the most appealing fact about this phenomena is that all it takes is a digital camera for anyone to possibly capture such intriguing images. Anthony Kevan Sercombe’s book offers a fascinating introduction and explanations to a little known topic. Not only that, but readers will find it also provides a doorway into the mysterious world of the spiritual afterlife. |
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