Mysterious New Mexico

Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment

By Benjamin Radford
Published by UNM Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

New Mexico’s twin traditions of the scientific and the supernatural meet for the first time in this long-overdue book by a journalist known for investigating the unexplained. Strange tales of ghosts, monsters, miracles, lost treasure, UFOs, and much more can be found not far from the birthplace of the atomic bomb. Huge radio astronomy dishes search desert skies for alien life, and the world’s first spaceport can be found in this enchanted land; in many ways New Mexico truly is a portal to other worlds.

Mysterious New Mexico is the first book to apply scientific investigation methods to explain some of New Mexico’s most bizarre lore and legends. Using folklore, sociology, history, psychology, and forensic science—as well as good old-fashioned detective work—Radford reveals the truths and myths behind New Mexico’s greatest mysteries.

About The Author

Benjamin Radford

Benjamin Radford is an award-winning author of over a dozen books including Mysterious New Mexico: Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment and Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore (both from UNM Press) as well as Investigating Ghosts: The Scientific Search for Spirits. He is a folklorist, filmmaker, and a longtime editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He lives in Corrales, New Mexico.

Product Details

  • Publisher: UNM Press (August 15, 2014)
  • Length: 304 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780826354525

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It's a treat to have a guided tour of New Mexico mysteries by an actual scientific paranormal investigator instead of hearing a rehash of the same stories. This is in-depth information that honors the folklore but gets to the core of the mysteries; you won't get anything close from other authors of 'mystery mongering' books. The truth is much more satisfying.--Sharon Hill, editor, Doubtful News

Radford's research into the unexplained is always informative, lively, and entertaining, and Mysterious New Mexico is no exception. . . . Both skeptics and believers will find it invaluable, and I highly recommend it.--Patrick Burns, TruTV's Haunting Evidence

Radford's research into the unexplained is always informative, lively, and entertaining, and Mysterious New Mexico is no exception. . . . Both skeptics and believers will find it invaluable, and I highly recommend it.--Patrick Burns, TruTV's Haunting Evidence

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Miracles, Magic, and Monsters in the Land of Enchantment

By Benjamin Radford
Published by UNM Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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