The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead
Winner of the 2013 Robert Balles Prize for Critical Thinking!"This is it—the definitive book on ghosts from a scientific perspective, written by the world's foremost science-based ghost hunter. Nickell is the go-to guy for all things paranormal, and with this book he has once again asserted himself as a fair and careful investigator whose conclusions we can trust."—Michael Shermer, publisher ofSkepticmagazine, monthly columnist forScientific American, and author ofThe Believing Brain"In [this] important new book Joe Nickell-the premier skeptical paranormal investigator alive today-explains his expert techniques while presenting various paranormal cases, looking at the actual evidence for the existence of such spirit beings. This is a book that everyone interested in ghostly evidence for the afterlife-believer and skeptic alike-will benefit from reading."—D. J. Grothe, president, James Randi Educational Foundation"[Nickell is] the epitome of [a] skeptical investigator...coming to a subject without prejudgment but with an honest desire to find the truth...." —Kendrick Frazier, editor, Skeptical Inquirer"[The Science of Ghosts] will find a home in science and new age collections alike, and considers the actual evidence surrounding psychic contacts with 'the other side… a balanced assessment of the evidence for ghosts and hauntings."—The Bookwatch"Filled with case studies, this book will interest other fans of ghostly affairs academia."—Bookviews by Alan Caruba"This is a well thought out, intelligently written book."—City Book Review