Unbelievable
Investigations into Ghosts, Poltergeists, Telepathy, and Other Unseen Phenomena, from the Duke Parapsychology Laboratory
By Stacy Horn | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
“Author Stacy Horn dissects all the things that go bump in the night―ghosts, poltergeists, your ex-boyfriend Klaus―in the macabre book Unbelievable.” - Marie Claire
From The Sixth Sense to Ghost Hunters, the paranormal stirs heated debate, spawning millions of believers and skeptics alike. Nearly half of us say we believe in ghosts, and two-thirds of us believe in life after death.
What would you make of rain barrels that refill themselves? Psychic horses? Mind-reading Cold War spies? For a group of scientists at the Duke Parapsychology Lab under the leadership of Dr. J. B. Rhine—considered the Einstein of the paranormal—such mysteries demanded further investigation. From 1930 to 1980, these dedicated men and women attempted to test the bizarre, the frightening, and the unexplainable against the rigors of science, ultimately finding proof that the human mind possesses telepathic powers.
But what did these paranormal detectives actually find in their controversial quest for proof?
- The Duke Parapsychology Lab: Go inside the controversial, real-life laboratory founded by J.B. Rhine, where scientists first tried to apply rigorous methods to the uncanny.
- Groundbreaking Research: Explore the meticulous, often strange experiments designed to test telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis—and see the startling results that baffled the scientific establishment.
- True Paranormal Cases: Sift through the lab’s archives, from poltergeist investigations to the real-life demonic possession case that became the basis for the classic horror film The Exorcist.
- A Clash of Minds: Discover the surprising involvement of cultural icons like Carl Jung, Aldous Huxley, and Timothy Leary, who corresponded with and even visited the lab to explore the frontiers of consciousness.
Editions of Unbelievable
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061116902
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061971433
Read an Excerpt
“Author Stacy Horn dissects all the things that go bump in the night―ghosts, poltergeists, your ex-boyfriend Klaus―in the macabre book Unbelievable.” - Marie Claire
From The Sixth Sense to Ghost Hunters, the paranormal stirs heated debate, spawning millions of believers and skeptics alike. Nearly half of us say we believe in ghosts, and two-thirds of us believe in life after death.
What would you make of rain barrels that refill themselves? Psychic horses? Mind-reading Cold War spies? For a group of scientists at the Duke Parapsychology Lab under the leadership of Dr. J. B. Rhine—considered the Einstein of the paranormal—such mysteries demanded further investigation. From 1930 to 1980, these dedicated men and women attempted to test the bizarre, the frightening, and the unexplainable against the rigors of science, ultimately finding proof that the human mind possesses telepathic powers.
But what did these paranormal detectives actually find in their controversial quest for proof?
- The Duke Parapsychology Lab: Go inside the controversial, real-life laboratory founded by J.B. Rhine, where scientists first tried to apply rigorous methods to the uncanny.
- Groundbreaking Research: Explore the meticulous, often strange experiments designed to test telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis—and see the startling results that baffled the scientific establishment.
- True Paranormal Cases: Sift through the lab’s archives, from poltergeist investigations to the real-life demonic possession case that became the basis for the classic horror film The Exorcist.
- A Clash of Minds: Discover the surprising involvement of cultural icons like Carl Jung, Aldous Huxley, and Timothy Leary, who corresponded with and even visited the lab to explore the frontiers of consciousness.
Frequently Asked Questions
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“Author Stacy Horn dissects all the things that go bump in the night―ghosts, poltergeists, your ex-boyfriend Klaus―in the macabre book Unbelievable.” - Marie Claire
From The Sixth Sense to Ghost Hunters, the paranormal stirs heated debate, spawning millions of believers and skeptics alike. Nearly half of us say we believe in ghosts, and two-thirds of us believe in life after death.
What would you make of rain barrels that refill themselves? Psychic horses? Mind-reading Cold War spies? For a group of scientists at the Duke Parapsychology Lab under the leadership of Dr. J. B. Rhine—considered the Einstein of the paranormal—such mysteries demanded further investigation. From 1930 to 1980, these dedicated men and women attempted to test the bizarre, the frightening, and the unexplainable against the rigors of science, ultimately finding proof that the human mind possesses telepathic powers.
But what did these paranormal detectives actually find in their controversial quest for proof?
- The Duke Parapsychology Lab: Go inside the controversial, real-life laboratory founded by J.B. Rhine, where scientists first tried to apply rigorous methods to the uncanny.
- Groundbreaking Research: Explore the meticulous, often strange experiments designed to test telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis—and see the startling results that baffled the scientific establishment.
- True Paranormal Cases: Sift through the lab’s archives, from poltergeist investigations to the real-life demonic possession case that became the basis for the classic horror film The Exorcist.
- A Clash of Minds: Discover the surprising involvement of cultural icons like Carl Jung, Aldous Huxley, and Timothy Leary, who corresponded with and even visited the lab to explore the frontiers of consciousness.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Unbelievable?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Mind, body, spirit > Mysticism, magic and alternative spiritual practices
Where can I read a sample of Unbelievable?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061116902
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Unbelievable?
Stacy Horn
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Unbelievable is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061116902) and ebook(ISBN 9780061971433)
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