The New York Times bestseller long regarded as a classic in the literature of the unexplained—the basis of the 2002 film starring Richard Gere. “The Mothman remains a potent piece of American folklore.” —CNN 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. “An essential read. Even if you just enjoy good suspense, when Keel talks of his own experiences with Men in Black, stolen evidence, and intimidation via eerie phone calls and visitations, you’ll want to keep reading.” —Strange Horizons

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 In 1967, a stranger appeared in the back hills of West Virginia. He was dressed entirely in black, and he wore a black suit, black tie, black hat, and black overcoat. His face was barely visible in the darkness, and his voice lacked the typical West Virginia accent. #2 Being a nonconformist is not easy these days. I grew my beard in 1966 while loafing on the farm of my friend, zoologist Ivan T. Sanderson. I kept it until 1968 when hair became popular and half the young men in America began burying their identities in a great sea of facial hair. #3 The fact that many seemingly straight-forward accounts of monster sightings and UFO landings can be explained by irritatingly complex medical and psychological theories should not discount them. The theories may seem more unbelievable than the original events, but they are still worth considering. #4 The house in New York’s Greenwich Village is haunted by a strange ghost. Some people can move objects with the power of their minds alone, and some can see radiations and objects invisible to the rest of us.

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.

A new Hollywood blockbuster, an amazing documentary, and thousands of web pages in its honor. What's the fuss? In a word--Mothman! A famous investigator examines the reports of this huge, red-eyed creature with wings seen over Point Pleasant, West Virginia on November 15, 1966?and the spawn of Mothman seen before and after that date.

“Loren Coleman has taken a hard look at one of America’s most haunting monsters and discovered that it’s more terrifying than we ever knew. Read this book now—before it’s too late. You’ve been warned.” —Richard Hatem, screenwriter, The Mothman Prophecies Mothman: Evil Incarnate, by cryptozoologist Loren Coleman, is a brand new companion title to the late John Keel’s The Mothman Prophecies (1975), which investigated the sightings of a winged creature called Mothman and became popularized in the 2002 movie of the same name starring Richard Gere. With new material by Loren Coleman, extensive annotations on each chapter of The Mothman Prophecies, a detailed Mothman death list, and a gallery of images, Mothman: Evil Incarnate comprises the most up-to-date information on Mothman phenomena. In addition to providing context to John Keel’s cult classic, Coleman expands on missing details from the movie, explores the deaths that followed the West Virginia incident, describes the recent Chicago Mothman sightings, and delves into the life of John Keel. This companion book should find its place on every Mothman aficionado and cryptozoology fan’s bookshelf. The mystery continues…

Takes a scientific approach to paranormal mysteries, taking readers on a series of case studies including the supposed hauntings known as the "Amityville horror" in New York, employing forensic and investigative techniques to their analysis.

This book describes the creature dubbed "Mothman" by the press. Beginning in Virginia in the early 1960s, witnesses reported sighting a flying creature about seven feet tall with a wingspan of more than ten feet, glowing red eyes and scaly skin. It made a screeching sound, caused radio interference, and seemed to have some sort of mind control power. As reports continued, more powers were attributed to the creature and the legend grew. Critical thinking sidebars help readers decide for themselves on whether Mothman was real.