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Strange Light: Personal Accounts of UFOs, NDEs, and Other Enduring Mysteries
Praise for Strange Light:
“Few books on unexplained phenomena offer such diversity and so many different types of encounters… Freeman’s careful curation, respect, and vivid narration creates an uncommon read.”
—BlueInk Review (starred review)
What happens when ordinary people meet the extraordinary? In Strange Light, author Edson Freeman gathers riveting firsthand accounts of lives upended by events that defy explanation-UFO encounters, near‑death experiences, psychic awakenings, startling synchronicities, and mysterious lights dancing over the Marfa desert.
Spanning North America, Australia, the UK, India, and Japan, these personal narratives include prophetic dreams that came true, conversations with departed loved ones, and face‑to‑face meetings with non‑human intelligences. Freeman lets each witness speak in their own no sensationalism, no dismissal-just the raw, unfiltered moment when the boundaries of consensus reality give way.
Readers curious about consciousness studies, paranormal phenomena, and fringe science will find an empathetic yet pragmatic exploration of the questions mainstream culture struggles to ask. If you appreciate the investigative rigor of Leslie Kean, the human warmth of John Mack, or the sense of wonder in Chris Bledsoe, Strange Light invites you to rethink what you thought was impossible.
“Few books on unexplained phenomena offer such diversity and so many different types of encounters… Freeman’s careful curation, respect, and vivid narration creates an uncommon read.”
—BlueInk Review (starred review)
What happens when ordinary people meet the extraordinary? In Strange Light, author Edson Freeman gathers riveting firsthand accounts of lives upended by events that defy explanation-UFO encounters, near‑death experiences, psychic awakenings, startling synchronicities, and mysterious lights dancing over the Marfa desert.
Spanning North America, Australia, the UK, India, and Japan, these personal narratives include prophetic dreams that came true, conversations with departed loved ones, and face‑to‑face meetings with non‑human intelligences. Freeman lets each witness speak in their own no sensationalism, no dismissal-just the raw, unfiltered moment when the boundaries of consensus reality give way.
Readers curious about consciousness studies, paranormal phenomena, and fringe science will find an empathetic yet pragmatic exploration of the questions mainstream culture struggles to ask. If you appreciate the investigative rigor of Leslie Kean, the human warmth of John Mack, or the sense of wonder in Chris Bledsoe, Strange Light invites you to rethink what you thought was impossible.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2025
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About the author
Edson Freeman
1 book3 followersEdson Freeman tackles unexplained phenomena with a pragmatist’s toolkit. Since the early 1990s, he has worked in information technology, rooting out the causes of cryptic error messages. Once a self‑declared skeptic—fond of UFO lore as a kid, but convinced adulthood required firmer footing—he returned to the unknown after a wave of high‑profile leaks and scientific surprises. The journey culminated in Strange Light, a debut that distills interviews with everyday witnesses whose lives were forever changed by the unexplained—paranormal phenomena, near‑death experiences, and other anomalies. Born in Ohio and now based in North Carolina, Freeman can be found stargazing, woodworking, or chasing the next story that refuses to fit the spreadsheet.
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July 7, 2025
I received a free ARC of Strange Light—thank you, Edson Freeman—for capturing moments where the ordinary meets the extraordinary.
This is not a book about isolated paranormal events, it’s about connection. About how people from vastly different places, lives, and beliefs come to recognize a shared thread woven through their most unexplainable experiences.
From Fynn’s Marfa lights under the Texan skies to Jasmine’s prophetic dreams and past life revelations, from Devin’s communication with his son beyond death to Sean’s spiritual awakening after a near-death experience, each story is distinct, yet resonates with the same frequency.
What Edson Freeman does so masterfully is let these stories speak for themselves. There’s no sensationalism, no hard skepticism. Just the quiet, powerful truth of people trying to make sense of moments that defy what we’ve been taught is possible.
What struck me most was the communal language that emerges across these pages. Even when people use different words to describe it (“energies”“light beings,”“entities,”“guides”) they’re all describing the same thing. There is an underlying unity, a collective stirring, a sense that we are not alone and never have been.
Strange Light doesn’t just document encounters with the extraordinary. It reminds us that we’re all part of something bigger, a collective awakening that’s as personal as it is universal.
If you’re someone who believes (or even wonders) that there’s more to this life than meets the eye, this book is a calm but awakening nudge toward the light.
This is not a book about isolated paranormal events, it’s about connection. About how people from vastly different places, lives, and beliefs come to recognize a shared thread woven through their most unexplainable experiences.
From Fynn’s Marfa lights under the Texan skies to Jasmine’s prophetic dreams and past life revelations, from Devin’s communication with his son beyond death to Sean’s spiritual awakening after a near-death experience, each story is distinct, yet resonates with the same frequency.
What Edson Freeman does so masterfully is let these stories speak for themselves. There’s no sensationalism, no hard skepticism. Just the quiet, powerful truth of people trying to make sense of moments that defy what we’ve been taught is possible.
What struck me most was the communal language that emerges across these pages. Even when people use different words to describe it (“energies”“light beings,”“entities,”“guides”) they’re all describing the same thing. There is an underlying unity, a collective stirring, a sense that we are not alone and never have been.
Strange Light doesn’t just document encounters with the extraordinary. It reminds us that we’re all part of something bigger, a collective awakening that’s as personal as it is universal.
If you’re someone who believes (or even wonders) that there’s more to this life than meets the eye, this book is a calm but awakening nudge toward the light.
November 7, 2025
In Strange Light, Edson Freeman curates an extraordinary collection of firsthand encounters with the unexplained stories that blur the boundaries between science, spirituality, and mystery. With meticulous care and profound empathy, Freeman invites readers to listen to those who have brushed against the unknown: witnesses of UFOs, near death experiences, psychic awakenings, and other phenomena that defy easy categorization.
What sets Strange Light apart is not merely the strangeness of its subject matter, but the sincerity of its presentation. Freeman resists sensationalism, offering each testimony with honesty and respect. The result is a work that feels less like a catalog of anomalies and more like a collective human document a portrait of wonder, fear, revelation, and transformation.
From the deserts of Marfa to encounters across continents, the narratives pulse with a shared sense of awe. Freeman’s voice serves as both investigator and witness, balancing curiosity with compassion. His approach recalls the integrity of Leslie Kean’s journalistic inquiry and the empathetic insight of Dr. John Mack, yet his storytelling bears its own signature a quiet reverence for mystery itself.
Strange Light invites readers to reconsider the limits of what we call real. It stands as both a mirror and a map: a reflection of our yearning to understand, and a guide through the luminous edges of human experience.
What sets Strange Light apart is not merely the strangeness of its subject matter, but the sincerity of its presentation. Freeman resists sensationalism, offering each testimony with honesty and respect. The result is a work that feels less like a catalog of anomalies and more like a collective human document a portrait of wonder, fear, revelation, and transformation.
From the deserts of Marfa to encounters across continents, the narratives pulse with a shared sense of awe. Freeman’s voice serves as both investigator and witness, balancing curiosity with compassion. His approach recalls the integrity of Leslie Kean’s journalistic inquiry and the empathetic insight of Dr. John Mack, yet his storytelling bears its own signature a quiet reverence for mystery itself.
Strange Light invites readers to reconsider the limits of what we call real. It stands as both a mirror and a map: a reflection of our yearning to understand, and a guide through the luminous edges of human experience.
November 11, 2025
Strange Light by Edson Freeman is a deeply compelling and refreshingly human exploration of life’s greatest mysteries, UFO encounters, near-death experiences, psychic awakenings, and phenomena that challenge the limits of what we believe to be possible.
Rather than sensationalizing the unknown, Freeman presents each personal account with empathy and clarity, allowing the witnesses to speak for themselves. The result is a mosaic of perspectives, from the deserts of Texas to the skies of Japan, each story radiating honesty, vulnerability, and awe. Readers will encounter people who have glimpsed “beyond the veil” in ways both unsettling and illuminating.
What sets this book apart is its tone. Freeman’s writing is investigative yet compassionate, and his respect for the storytellers is evident on every page. The book avoids extremes, neither credulous nor dismissive, creating a balanced space where the extraordinary is examined with sincerity.
With echoes of Leslie Kean’s investigative rigor, John Mack’s psychological insight, and the wonder of Chris Bledsoe’s experiences, Strange Light invites readers into a rare middle ground between skepticism and faith.
Rather than sensationalizing the unknown, Freeman presents each personal account with empathy and clarity, allowing the witnesses to speak for themselves. The result is a mosaic of perspectives, from the deserts of Texas to the skies of Japan, each story radiating honesty, vulnerability, and awe. Readers will encounter people who have glimpsed “beyond the veil” in ways both unsettling and illuminating.
What sets this book apart is its tone. Freeman’s writing is investigative yet compassionate, and his respect for the storytellers is evident on every page. The book avoids extremes, neither credulous nor dismissive, creating a balanced space where the extraordinary is examined with sincerity.
With echoes of Leslie Kean’s investigative rigor, John Mack’s psychological insight, and the wonder of Chris Bledsoe’s experiences, Strange Light invites readers into a rare middle ground between skepticism and faith.
November 27, 2025
Strange Light is a mesmerizing collection of firsthand encounters that blurs the line between the known and the unknowable. What makes this book so compelling is not just the breadth of phenomena it explores, UFO sightings, near-death experiences, psychic awakenings, and profound synchronicities, but the quiet honesty with which each story is told. These aren’t sensationalized horror tales or exaggerated myths; they are deeply human moments that leave lasting marks on the people who experienced them.
The global scope of the accounts adds a powerful layer of credibility and wonder, showing how these experiences transcend culture, geography, and belief systems. Whether it’s prophetic dreams, encounters with non-human intelligences, or strange lights in the sky, every story carries emotional weight and authenticity. Strange Light doesn’t tell readers what to believe, it invites them to reflect, question, and expand their understanding of reality itself. It’s a haunting, beautiful, and thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page.
The global scope of the accounts adds a powerful layer of credibility and wonder, showing how these experiences transcend culture, geography, and belief systems. Whether it’s prophetic dreams, encounters with non-human intelligences, or strange lights in the sky, every story carries emotional weight and authenticity. Strange Light doesn’t tell readers what to believe, it invites them to reflect, question, and expand their understanding of reality itself. It’s a haunting, beautiful, and thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page.
July 1, 2025
This thoughtfully and lovingly curated anthology of eye opening experiences hit close to home. My deepest thanks to the bravery of those whose words fill these pages. Edson and his contributors brought delight which, at times, echoed aspects of my own mind and life experiences with such eerie similarity that I felt I was living through a synchronistic episode as I turned the pages.
I love the breadth of engagement and experience your wonderful contributors have had with different forms of the infinite ways in which consciousness manifests. It adds to questions I find myself slowly pondering to build understanding and opens up whole new avenues of thought beyond my wildest dreams.
I love the breadth of engagement and experience your wonderful contributors have had with different forms of the infinite ways in which consciousness manifests. It adds to questions I find myself slowly pondering to build understanding and opens up whole new avenues of thought beyond my wildest dreams.
August 31, 2025
Strange Light is a fun look into people’s unexplainable experiences for all over the world. It captured my attention from beginning to end and definitely makes you think about things outside of earth! There were many times throughout this book that I got chills from these unique experiences. Thank you to the author for sending me a copy of your book to read!
July 3, 2025
Take a big breath and put your preconceived notions to the side after you read this book you may find yourself believing in the unbelievable! Trust me when I say you will love the way the author put these real life interviews in story form without losing the tellers voice!
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