Learn all about Parapsychology and the Paranormal with
The Hidden Whisper - Book and eBook
...a fascinating book... an
excellent introduction to the different aspects of parapsychology.
Lumsden
writes with wit and insight.
Tucson Citizen
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Parapsychology BookLearn all about parapsychology as fictional parapsychologist Luke Jackson investigates a poltergeist outbreak in Southern Arizona. There's 100 bonus pages of in-depth endnotes and references that goes into greater depth. Available as Hardcopy, iBook and Kindle
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JJ (James) LumsdenWritten by the real life Experimental Parapsychologist - Dr. JJ Lumsden ___________________________
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What The Hidden Whisper covers
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Articles & InterviewsParanormal Magazine:
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< from the back cover >
pol-ter-geist
(noun): ‘Noisy spirit’;
paranormal source of physical disturbances.
In a retirement community in the desert of southern Arizona, Jack and Chloe Monroe have an unwanted guest. What once appeared merely strange has now taken on sinister overtones. What once seemed a curiosity now seems terrifying.
Paranormal researcher Dr. Luke Jackson reluctantly takes up the investigation and finds himself drawn into a series of unexplained events at the Monroe house. Time is against Luke. He has just one week to unravel the mystery before he must return home.
The Hidden Whisper offers a rare opportunity to enter the intriguing world of the paranormal through the eyes of Luke Jackson. Written by real life parapsychologist Dr. JJ Lumsden, the fictional narrative is combined with extensive endnotes and references that cover Extra Sensory Perception, Psychokinesis, Haunts, Out of Body Experiences and more. A must-read book for anyone who wants to learn about the paranormal.
Reviews
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This book works on many levels, an excellent introduction to the concepts current in the field of parapsychology... at best you may learn something new, and at worst you'll have read a witty and well-written paranormal detective story http://www.parascience.org.uk/
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...a fast paced read and one of those books you just don’t want to put down! For anyone interested in the paranormal and metaphysical, this is a super, fun book and one that I enjoyed immensely. http://www.moonslipper.com...
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An extremely well-written and suspenseful page-turner from real life parapsychologist JJ Lumsden Yoga Magazine
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Two Thumbs Up http://www.paranormalnews.com...
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The story is captivating and the quality of 70-some pages of endnotes and over 12 pages of references to studies are an invaluable resource to anyone who takes these subjects seriously... [the author shows] the required critical thinking of both sides of the parapsychological debate. http://www.mind-energy.net...
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...a unique fiction, non-fiction mix that is very well written...entertaining and amusing as well. If you like reading about parapsychology and the paranormal, then you should buy it http://www.ghostsamongus...
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…intriguing and well written… an appealing blend of science and detective story.
paranormal magazine
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Beyond an interesting and captivating story, the author also successfully adds an extra dimension that provides his readers with an excellent education in the basics of real life parapsychology. Skeptics and believers in the paranormal alike will enjoy JJ Lumsden's The Hidden Whisper. http://publicparapsychology..
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… an enjoyable, suspenseful, and satisfying read http://mystericale.com...
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...a ghost investigation novel that has all the elements of a good detective mystery and spooky thriller...an engrossing haunting tale... an informative overview of the current theories on the phenomena. http://paranormal.about.com...
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Dr. Lumsden may well have created a new art form... a story placed in an educational context that informs as well as entertains. We might dub it www.fiction.edu and hope that there will be others of its genre.
Professor Stanley Krippner, AHP Perspective.
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Here’s a novel novel. J. J. Lumsden has written a story about a parapsychologist investigating an apparent poltergeist, using the plotline as a vehicle to provide serious information, in the form of endnotes, on psi research. The result is entertaining and instructive in equal measure, and will appeal to SPR members as well as the general reader who would like to know more about parapsychology.
Society for Psychical Research Book Review.
Links to
parapsychology organizations and parapsychology blogs
► The Parapsychological Association
► The Koestler Parapsychology Unit
(University of Edinburgh)
► The Society for Psychical Research
► Centre for the Study of Anomalous Psychological Processes (University of Northampton)
► Global Consciousness Project
► Center for Research on Consciousness and Anomalous Psychology
► American Society for Psychical Research
► Public Parapsychology Blogspot
► Paranormalia - Randi's Prize
► JJ Lumsden's Parapsychology Blog
Ask the Author
To ask a question, please email: lumsden.jj@googlemail.com
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line: Question)
Why did you write the book?
When people find out what you do, a good few questions normally follow.
Some people think the paranormal is nonsense, others less so. It just seemed
clear to me that folk might like an easy-to-read and accessible book that
illuminates parapsychology and the paranormal.
Why did
you choose this 'novel / popular science' format?
Just so the book isn't too full-on. People can dip in and out of the
endnotes when they want to learn more about particular topic areas, whilst
(hopefully) enjoying the main part of the book as a stand-alone story.
How do you
become a parapsychologist?
Parapsychologists hail from a number of disciplines including physics,
philosophy and psychiatry (lots of 'P's it seems), but most have
psychology backgrounds (mainly experimental, but also clinical). There are a
couple of universities in the UK that teach parapsychology, both as courses
at the undergraduate level, and as postgraduate qualifications.
I did my doctorate at Edinburgh University's 'Koestler Parapsychology Unit', which is part of the psychology department. Since it was founded in 1985, the KPU has turned out over two dozen PhD graduates, and been home to scores of laboratory experiments.
Any lecture tours planned? What about in the USA?
I think we'll have to see how well the book does first.
I really loved The Hidden Whisper. Fantastic! The book
would make a great movie - any chance we'll see Luke Jackson starring on the
Big Screen?
Thank you for your kind words. The Big Screen? Maybe one
day...
In the book, you discuss Zener Cards.
Do you have any pictures of what they actually look like?
I've placed some sample Zener Cards on my blog
here.
A pack of Zener cards would contain five of each card type; twenty-five in
total.
I've seen Ghostbusters. Do you live in a Firehouse and
drive a Cadillac ambulance as well?
Errr..... no.
Summarize your book in 10 words or less.
A bit of Scooby-Doo, Columbo, and popular science.
If you would like to contact Bennion Kearny regarding this title, please email: THW@BennionKearny.com