I’d like to thank a lot of people who made this book possible. It couldn’t have existed without the cooperation of each and every person I photographed. Telling their stories was sometimes a very frightening and uncomfortable thing for them to do and I appreciate their contributions.
For those associations, too many to name, who are specialists in the fields of the paranormal, cryptozoology, and UFOs, it is your generous assistance and shared knowledge that gave me the contacts and information I needed to make this book as diverse and interesting as it is.
Thanks for the support from PQ Blackwell who saw my vision as something that needed to be told and stoked the fire to turn it into the reality you see before you.
There’s a very clever designer who created a most fitting look for this book that greatly adds to the graphic nature of the stories. Her name is Samantha O’Brien, a great artist and even greater friend.
And last of all, I’d like to wholeheartedly thank my wife, Anthea. To say you have had patience, boundless energy, vital production skills, and even more vital driving skills is a great understatement. I consider this book an offspring of both of us, as you were right there with me the whole way. Thank you.
Matt Hoyle