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Cops' True Stories of the Paranormal: Ghosts, UFOs, and Other Shivers
Be sure to check out Loren's two newest spooky SEEKERS OF THE Ghost Hunters, Ufologists, and Mediums and AFRAID TO Sleep Paralysis, Shadow People, and Other Entities Best selling author of over 70 books, retired cop Loren W. Christensen asked men and women in uniform—police officers, sheriff deputies, SWAT, command, correction officers, and MPs—to convey their experiences with the paranormal. These are veteran officers that have been there and done that, but on one occasion they were confronted with the unexplained ... Here are some of the stories told Close Encounters of the Second Kind Vanished Trapped Eyes Dead Man Walking Dead Man's Cane A Touch of Thanks The Snitch The Warning The Light The Couple Wrong Number Ghost Prisoner Tower 7 Hospital Morgue Coffee and Cups The Stabber The Faceless Mannequin White Eagle The Man in the Window Strange Place Forest Lawn Cemetery Scratches A Sign in Twisted Metal He Pulled The Trigger Four Times
208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 24, 2016
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About the author
Loren W. Christensen
98 books100 followersLoren W. Christensen is a Vietnam veteran, retired police officer, a martial artist since 1965, and a prolific author of books and magazine articles.
As a writer, Loren has penned over 70 books and dozens of magazine articles on a variety of subjects. While his target audience is most often what he calls “the warrior community” – martial artists, cops, soldiers – his writing has become popular among high school and college students, parents, professionals of every kind, and people interested in a side of life outside the norm.
Loren is most thankful to his many friends, associates and fellow writers in the warrior community for their continual support and expert advice.
Biography:
Bachelors of Science - PSU
Vietnam veteran – 716th Military Police
Career police officer (ret) – Portland, Oregon
Street patrol, gang enforcement, defensive tactics instructor, bodyguard
Script advisor for the motion picture Best of the Best 3
Martial artist since 1965
Earned a total of 13 black belts in three fighting arts
Starred in 7 instructional DVDs
Author of 70 books and dozens of magazine articles
Nominated for the Frankfurt award
Co-author (with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman) of “Evolution of Weaponry” in Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict, Academic Press
Wrote regularly for Black Belt, Karate Illustrated, Inside Kung fu and many others
Currently writes regularly for Black Belt and Police and Security News magazines
Book Solo Training was ranked in Amazon’s top 3 for three years in a row
Named in the 2007 - 2008 Heritage Registry of Who's Who in publishing
As a writer, Loren has penned over 70 books and dozens of magazine articles on a variety of subjects. While his target audience is most often what he calls “the warrior community” – martial artists, cops, soldiers – his writing has become popular among high school and college students, parents, professionals of every kind, and people interested in a side of life outside the norm.
Loren is most thankful to his many friends, associates and fellow writers in the warrior community for their continual support and expert advice.
Biography:
Bachelors of Science - PSU
Vietnam veteran – 716th Military Police
Career police officer (ret) – Portland, Oregon
Street patrol, gang enforcement, defensive tactics instructor, bodyguard
Script advisor for the motion picture Best of the Best 3
Martial artist since 1965
Earned a total of 13 black belts in three fighting arts
Starred in 7 instructional DVDs
Author of 70 books and dozens of magazine articles
Nominated for the Frankfurt award
Co-author (with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman) of “Evolution of Weaponry” in Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict, Academic Press
Wrote regularly for Black Belt, Karate Illustrated, Inside Kung fu and many others
Currently writes regularly for Black Belt and Police and Security News magazines
Book Solo Training was ranked in Amazon’s top 3 for three years in a row
Named in the 2007 - 2008 Heritage Registry of Who's Who in publishing
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June 28, 2016
This really is a must read for all fans of the paranormal genre. Each short story told, is told from a first person perspective, and carries credence because of the way it's told, and by whom is telling it. Police officers, soldiers, detectives; people you wouldn't expect to fall into telling such fantastical tales; and yet here we have them writing about such things as UFO's and ghosts!
A must read for all... but don't turn off your light - otherwise you won't be able to see what you're reading : )
A must read for all... but don't turn off your light - otherwise you won't be able to see what you're reading : )
May 13, 2018
This was a book I really wanted to like but it had its flaws. It started in the introduction when talking about his interest into the paranormal and discusses orbs. Do people still believe that ghosts are just small balls of light that drift around?
The introduction wasn't that great so I figured that maybe the stories would be better. There were a few good ones that were interesting to read but there were others that were not just bad but questionable. Like the guy who became a psychic after reading books about the subject which doesn't make a lot of sense. He supposedly drew a picture of a plane heading towards the second tower on the morning of the the 9/11 attacks before it happened. There is no picture of this amazing drawing nor did the guy or his co-worker step foreward to reveal his abilities to the world afterwards. Maybe he is proof that psychic's are real and can see into the future.
Another of the problems were the news accounts at the end of each of the sections. Some of them had very little or nothing to do with actual law enforcement but were just a way to fill empty pages. Another problem was his idea of listing sources as just names of newspapers, tv stations, or any other source. It would of been better to list links to the stories so people who are interested to read the actual articles for themself. Only one of the news accounts was one I actually read so I know it happened but the others may have happened but who has time to search for every one?
Maybe if this book had just been a book of ghost stories I would of liked it a lot more. Though I wasn't a huge fan there was one thing near the end that surprised me. The author was talking about cattle mutilation and how many have blamed Satanists. Unlike other authors who continue to promote the evil Satanist sterotype the author includes how followers of Satanism don't actually do that and how it would be impossible for them to actually do it as well.
The reason I gave this book two stars is really because of the subject. Those in law enforcement are not usually associated with the paranormal and so there are only a few books. Even if you are not a believer in the paranormal these stories reveal what police deal with while on the job.
The introduction wasn't that great so I figured that maybe the stories would be better. There were a few good ones that were interesting to read but there were others that were not just bad but questionable. Like the guy who became a psychic after reading books about the subject which doesn't make a lot of sense. He supposedly drew a picture of a plane heading towards the second tower on the morning of the the 9/11 attacks before it happened. There is no picture of this amazing drawing nor did the guy or his co-worker step foreward to reveal his abilities to the world afterwards. Maybe he is proof that psychic's are real and can see into the future.
Another of the problems were the news accounts at the end of each of the sections. Some of them had very little or nothing to do with actual law enforcement but were just a way to fill empty pages. Another problem was his idea of listing sources as just names of newspapers, tv stations, or any other source. It would of been better to list links to the stories so people who are interested to read the actual articles for themself. Only one of the news accounts was one I actually read so I know it happened but the others may have happened but who has time to search for every one?
Maybe if this book had just been a book of ghost stories I would of liked it a lot more. Though I wasn't a huge fan there was one thing near the end that surprised me. The author was talking about cattle mutilation and how many have blamed Satanists. Unlike other authors who continue to promote the evil Satanist sterotype the author includes how followers of Satanism don't actually do that and how it would be impossible for them to actually do it as well.
The reason I gave this book two stars is really because of the subject. Those in law enforcement are not usually associated with the paranormal and so there are only a few books. Even if you are not a believer in the paranormal these stories reveal what police deal with while on the job.
May 21, 2016
Great Collection from a Unique point of view
This is an interesting collection of unusual encounters by law enforcement personnel, written by a former cop. It is one thing to read tales of regular people. It is quite another to learn of the stories of highly trained law enforcement, both civilian and military, who have had paranormal encounters. There are some strange encounters, some creepy, some unsettling and some uplifting. If you like to read stories about the unusual, then this.
This is an interesting collection of unusual encounters by law enforcement personnel, written by a former cop. It is one thing to read tales of regular people. It is quite another to learn of the stories of highly trained law enforcement, both civilian and military, who have had paranormal encounters. There are some strange encounters, some creepy, some unsettling and some uplifting. If you like to read stories about the unusual, then this.
March 1, 2019
At first I was attracted to this book because it discussed about spiritual beings and so on, but in the end this was the first book that attracted me to UFOs. Thank you Loren, for giving me such an insight!
October 13, 2019
My best friend Kamila recc'ed this book.
And I was not disappointed. Will be buying a paperback as a Christmas gift this year for someone else who I know will like it.
And I was not disappointed. Will be buying a paperback as a Christmas gift this year for someone else who I know will like it.
October 29, 2024
I have no idea how to rate this book. It’s an average “real ghost stories” book which I have low expectations for.
Truthfully cop vs ghost is my favorite imagined comedy duo.
This book is just “weird uncle with some junk entertainment on an October afternoon.”
Truthfully cop vs ghost is my favorite imagined comedy duo.
This book is just “weird uncle with some junk entertainment on an October afternoon.”
July 27, 2019
As with the others I reviewed a real mixed bag here although I have to admit, mostly of the good side. This is well written by credible witnesses who have experienced some scary stuff and finally get to admit to it to someone who won't mock them. A very entertaining read. 4/5
February 25, 2018
Utterly fascinating book!
I have always had friends who were cops or other first responders and so I've frequently heard similar stories. The author makes plain that these brave men and women have difficulty talking about their experiences with the paranormal which makes these accounts all the more compelling.
Truly fascinating, often chilling, these stories are first-hand accounts of encounters with the supernatural by trained witnesses. As a scientist, I can vouch for the added credibility their training provides to their experiences.
I hope the author publishes further accounts in the near future.
I have always had friends who were cops or other first responders and so I've frequently heard similar stories. The author makes plain that these brave men and women have difficulty talking about their experiences with the paranormal which makes these accounts all the more compelling.
Truly fascinating, often chilling, these stories are first-hand accounts of encounters with the supernatural by trained witnesses. As a scientist, I can vouch for the added credibility their training provides to their experiences.
I hope the author publishes further accounts in the near future.
October 23, 2019
Accountable people with strange experiences.
Some interesting accounts from law enforcement officers and officials, a good few stories in there to get your teeth into, just would've liked a few more a good read on a cosy quiet night in on your own.
Some interesting accounts from law enforcement officers and officials, a good few stories in there to get your teeth into, just would've liked a few more a good read on a cosy quiet night in on your own.
October 25, 2022
Really interesting cases from demons to UFO sightings a must read
April 12, 2019
This was a hit or miss for me.
Some of the stories were interesting but a lot of them weren't that unique. Some of them were even downright questionable, like the cop who became psychic by doing exercises and predicted 9/11.
A lot of people had dreams about 9/11 before it happened, so I'm not going to dismiss it's possible...what made it weird to me though, was that he became "psychic" by reading a book and doing that shape and color exercise thing you see at the beginning of Ghostbusters. It was also strange to me he didn't submit proof of his drawing or anything else.
Also, the story about the mannequin, if the author viewed the video...why can't we?
I also didn't like the newspaper entries. I really wish he had waited for more accounts to roll in instead of filling empty pages with newspaper articles that have very little in the way of sources. Just adding the name of the news teams that published it isn't exactly sighting your sources.
The entire UFO section, with the exception of the authors own account was articles. I was hoping to read more about the weird crap law enforcement sees at night. A lot of police have to work graveyard shifts, I know more people than just the author have witnessed freaky things happening up there.
There were a few stories in here that were really interesting, like the story about the snitch. After a cop gets shot and the suspect runs into the night, one of the searching cops is informed by an elderly gentlemen where exactly the suspect is hiding. Another searching officer witnesses the first talking to air, but the first cop insists an elderly gentlemen told him where the suspect was.
And there were a couple stories that were downright morbid, like "Eyes" about a Vietnam veteran who committed suicide.
I think this book is worth the read, if only to catch a glimpse into the danger and stress that the police forces are put through every day. The ghost bit is kind of secondary.
Some of the stories were interesting but a lot of them weren't that unique. Some of them were even downright questionable, like the cop who became psychic by doing exercises and predicted 9/11.
A lot of people had dreams about 9/11 before it happened, so I'm not going to dismiss it's possible...what made it weird to me though, was that he became "psychic" by reading a book and doing that shape and color exercise thing you see at the beginning of Ghostbusters. It was also strange to me he didn't submit proof of his drawing or anything else.
Also, the story about the mannequin, if the author viewed the video...why can't we?
I also didn't like the newspaper entries. I really wish he had waited for more accounts to roll in instead of filling empty pages with newspaper articles that have very little in the way of sources. Just adding the name of the news teams that published it isn't exactly sighting your sources.
The entire UFO section, with the exception of the authors own account was articles. I was hoping to read more about the weird crap law enforcement sees at night. A lot of police have to work graveyard shifts, I know more people than just the author have witnessed freaky things happening up there.
There were a few stories in here that were really interesting, like the story about the snitch. After a cop gets shot and the suspect runs into the night, one of the searching cops is informed by an elderly gentlemen where exactly the suspect is hiding. Another searching officer witnesses the first talking to air, but the first cop insists an elderly gentlemen told him where the suspect was.
And there were a couple stories that were downright morbid, like "Eyes" about a Vietnam veteran who committed suicide.
I think this book is worth the read, if only to catch a glimpse into the danger and stress that the police forces are put through every day. The ghost bit is kind of secondary.
March 2, 2018
I believe this book deserves a 5* rating mainly because of the way it was structured. It takes a lot of skill to consider how and where you're going to place your stories, and group them under what style of listings it belongs too. I also liked the clean cut way and no nonsense way of the reporting of the stories as well as the honesty of what you are reading about,although you really couldnt explain the why's or where's of it. It had a subliminal feeling in the pit of your stomach that tasted right, and you just could not put it down, not yet. All of the actors in this book, came together and coalesced in their respected fields of the unexpected that, that was what the glue was. Whew that was not easy...I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone 😊😇⌛,.
WHEn I bought this book, it was a mistake. I really hadn't expected to buy it. I mistook this book for another similar to this one. So I bought the wrong one.
WHEn I bought this book, it was a mistake. I really hadn't expected to buy it. I mistook this book for another similar to this one. So I bought the wrong one.
October 6, 2017
El motivo principal por el cual se lleva dos estrellas, originalmente pensé en solo una, es el cómo están escritas las historias. No son transcripciones o copy/paste de como el oficial en turno cuenta su historia, el autor le dio forma y estilo lo cual si bien ayuda a una mejor lectura y comprensión siento disminuye esa sensación de leer algo que supuestamente ocurrió, y aumenta la sensación de estar leyendo algo surgido de la imaginación.
Mencione inicialmente seria solo una estrella, pero el extra ocurrió tras leer la tercera parte del libro (fantasmas, lugares encantados, intervención divina/o del bando contrario y ovnis), que cuenta como el oficial fue salvado de ser disparado en cuatro ocasiones y el cambio ocurrido tanto en el oficial como en el delincuente tras esto, otras historias en esta sección también me llegaron, ¿suerte? ¿Dios? A saber.
Mencione inicialmente seria solo una estrella, pero el extra ocurrió tras leer la tercera parte del libro (fantasmas, lugares encantados, intervención divina/o del bando contrario y ovnis), que cuenta como el oficial fue salvado de ser disparado en cuatro ocasiones y el cambio ocurrido tanto en el oficial como en el delincuente tras esto, otras historias en esta sección también me llegaron, ¿suerte? ¿Dios? A saber.
September 6, 2020
I wish it were longer and perhaps had a second set of eyes as editor but overall the stories were spooky as hell, seemed honest and forthright and left us with more than a little belief that those who work with death on a regular basis are bound to see some things that cannot be easily explained away.
Mr. Christensen's UFO story towards the back of the book is worth the wait. It is so well-written you can picture the scene and feel the tension and chills from the soldiers witnessing something inexplicable in the sky. The reaction of the dogs on base will really make your skin crawl.
Mr. Christensen's UFO story towards the back of the book is worth the wait. It is so well-written you can picture the scene and feel the tension and chills from the soldiers witnessing something inexplicable in the sky. The reaction of the dogs on base will really make your skin crawl.
February 27, 2021
If you approach this as a fun collection of ghost stories, you'll be gloriously entertained; if, on the other hand, you start reading this in search of some kind of evidence of the paranormal, you'll be disappointed. Many of the tales are genuinely eerie (a cop called to an apartment comes across a very creepy dog, soldiers encounter UFOs in the sky above their base, etc.), and there's an overall atmosphere of fun campfire stories to the book. Recommended for a dark, rainy night.
November 4, 2024
I love the premise of this book. I just was left wanting more. This is a short read and honestly nothing really stands out as something different than the many podcasts that cover the paranormal. I really wanted to hear more about paper trails of these odd reports going nowhere. I wanted more of everything. I hope there is a 2nd book covering stuff like this.
December 23, 2024
I havent even got to the first story yet and this book is already a bunch of nonsense.
The definitions are given in a way to make things like ESP or remote viewing etc. seem more plausible and scientific than they are.
Even the definition of a UFO is wrong.
If you are a fan of the scientific method (which we all should be) then you will be left wanting.
The definitions are given in a way to make things like ESP or remote viewing etc. seem more plausible and scientific than they are.
Even the definition of a UFO is wrong.
If you are a fan of the scientific method (which we all should be) then you will be left wanting.
June 9, 2017
entertaining and thought provoking short stories. An interesting collection of stories police officers and military personnel from over the years. Trained officers are expert witnesses which makes the stories all the more compelling. Good read.
July 15, 2017
Would have liked a few links to follow up on some of the occurrences
Quite insightful albeit rather short retelling of real life experiences. Wether you are a believer in the paranormal or a sceptic you still might find it interesting.
Quite insightful albeit rather short retelling of real life experiences. Wether you are a believer in the paranormal or a sceptic you still might find it interesting.
August 21, 2017
Excellent Book! Dont read this before you go to bed!
What an interesting mix of paranormal stories. A lot of the stories are very recent.
This book will make you question what you think you know about the world.
What an interesting mix of paranormal stories. A lot of the stories are very recent.
This book will make you question what you think you know about the world.
February 7, 2018
A compilation of true stories of high strangeness experienced by law enforcement officers around the country. Strange coincidences, ghosts, and UFOs are just some of the things covered in the book. A very enjoyable read!
April 22, 2018
Astounding
The stories told in this book leave the reader in a state of wonder. To think that they are true is both unsettling and intriguing. The author did a great job bringing them together.
The stories told in this book leave the reader in a state of wonder. To think that they are true is both unsettling and intriguing. The author did a great job bringing them together.
August 26, 2018
Outstanding And A Real Page Turner!
Very well written, fast-paced , never a dull recounting of absolutely baffling police cases. I particularly loved the Divine Intervention part: I was brought close to tears. My hat is off to the fine men and women who keep the rest of us safe.
Very well written, fast-paced , never a dull recounting of absolutely baffling police cases. I particularly loved the Divine Intervention part: I was brought close to tears. My hat is off to the fine men and women who keep the rest of us safe.
July 16, 2017
I really enjoyed reading these accounts.
August 5, 2017
It was an ok read. Was expecting something more in-depth, but passed time on the bus.
October 2, 2017
Good quick read.
November 16, 2017
😁
These stories were not all that good. I expected so much more than a now you see them now you don't.
These stories were not all that good. I expected so much more than a now you see them now you don't.
July 22, 2018
Very interesting stories, very well written and believeable. You can't get much better than stories from Cops.
November 18, 2018
Good stories from the Authorities.
It's nice to get stories from law enforcement officers about paranormal events. Tired of stories from chicken farmers in Georgia.
It's nice to get stories from law enforcement officers about paranormal events. Tired of stories from chicken farmers in Georgia.
January 13, 2019
Decent read
Interesting to read from the perspective of law enforcement. A topic no doubt difficult for o discuss openly. Worth reading.
Interesting to read from the perspective of law enforcement. A topic no doubt difficult for o discuss openly. Worth reading.
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