John Keel was a professional journalist and author renowned for his explorations into unidentified flying objects, the Mothman phenomenon, and other paranormal subjects. His work uniquely connected contemporary UFO reports with ancient folklore and religious encounters, offering a controversial yet influential perspective on ufology. Keel is credited with popularizing the concept of "men in black" and positing a link between UFOs and psychic phenomena. He embraced the term "Fortean" to describe his broader interest in unexplained events.
Exploring the theme of deception, the narrative delves into the complexities of trust and betrayal in modern society. It presents a world where appearances can be misleading, and hidden agendas lurk beneath the surface. The characters navigate a landscape rife with challenges, reflecting on their choices and the consequences that follow. Through gripping storytelling, the book invites readers to question the reliability of their perceptions and the motives of those around them.
West Virginia, 1966. For thirteen months the town of Point Pleasant is gripped by a real-life nightmare culminating in a tragedy that makes headlines around the world. Strange occurrences and sightings, including a bizarre winged apparition that becomes known as the Mothman, trouble this ordinary American community. Mysterious lights are seen moving across the sky. Domestic animals are found slaughtered and mutilated. And journalist John Keel, arriving to investigate the freakish events, soon finds himself an integral part of an eerie and unfathomable mystery. Translated into over thirteen languages, John Keel's "The Mothman Prophecy" is an unsettling true story of the paranormal that has long been regarded as a classic in the literature of the unexplained.
The terrifying true story of the alien invasion of Point Pleasant, West Virginia: the tie-in edition to the film starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney and Alan Bates
Founder of the Korea Son Tradition
The Buddhist master Chinul (1158-1210) is regarded as one of the greatest Son (Zen) monks in Korea. In this penetrating analysis of Chinul's writings about Son, the esoteric world of the Buddhist meditation experience becomes more accessible to readers.