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This fascinating work provides a complete overview of paranormal phenomena, including the beliefs, attitudes, and notable figures who have attempted to explain, defend, or debunk the mysteries behind the unknown.* Contains more than 120 factual entries as well as extensive excerpts from several primary documents in the area of the paranormal* Features contributions from noted experts in its field from across viewpoints -- including believers and skeptics* Profiles a number of important individuals who have contributed to the history and study of the field * Includes such topics as near-death experiences, paranormal dreams, the supernatural, magic, and the occult
About the Author
Matt Cardin is a writer, college teacher, and musician living in Central Texas. With a master's degree in religion and a lifetime of experiential involvement in the study of world religion and philosophy, he writes frequently about the mutual implications of religion, spirituality, and horror. He is the author of Divinations of the Deep (2002) and Dark Awakenings (2010) . The former launched the New Century Macabre line of contemporary literary horror fiction for Ash-Tree Press. The latter received strong advance praise from major industry figures. His short horror fiction, reviews, interviews, and essays have appeared in Icons of Horror and the Supernatural, Encyclopedia of the Vampire, Alone on the Darkside, Cemetery Dance, Lovecraft Annual, The Thomas Ligotti Reader, Cthulhu's Reign, Dark Faith, The New York Review of Science Fiction, and elsewhere. He has received multiple honorable mentions in The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror, and has been recommended for the British Fantasy Award and Bram Stoker Award.
