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Woman In Black: The Creepy Companions of the Mysterious M.I.B.
“May I come in?” “I had a very strange feeling when I saw the woman” “It was as if she were dead” “She shrank from him with a hissing sound” Everyone has heard of the Men in Black. But what about the Women in Black? Just like their creepy, male counterparts, the WIB will stop at nothing to silence those who get too close to the truths behind the UFO phenomenon and paranormal activity. Dire warnings, intimidation, and menacing death threats are their cold-hearted calling-cards. Like the vampires of old, these black-clad, pale-faced women prefer to do their hunting by night. Their us. Women in Black is the first, full-length study of the WIB mystery. The story is a dark and disturbing one. It encompasses such issues as alien abductions, Mothman, strange and unearthly monsters, the secrets of alchemy, time-travel, and the dark domain of all things supernatural. Fearless and fearsome, the Women in Black just might be your worst nightmare. Nick Redfern is the author of 36 books on UFOs, lake-monsters, the Roswell UFO crash, zombies, and Hollywood scandal, including Men in Black; Chupacabra Road Trip; The Bigfoot Book; and Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind. Nick has appeared on many TV shows, Fox News; the BBC’s Out of This World; the SyFy Channel’s Proof Positive; the History Channel’s Monster Quest, America’s Book of Secrets, Ancient Aliens and UFO Hunters; the National Geographic Channel’s Paranatural; and MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann. He can be contacted
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298 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2016
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About the author
Nick Redfern
137 books224 followersNick Redfern is a British best-selling author, Ufologist and Cryptozoologist who has been an active advocate of official disclosure, and has worked to uncover thousands of pages of previously-classified Royal Air Force, Air Ministry and Ministry of Defence files on UFOs dating from the Second World War from the Public Record Office.
He has has appeared on a variety of television programmes in the UK and works on the lecture circuit, both in the UK and overseas, and has appeared in internationally syndicated shows discussing the UFO phenomenon. He is also a regular on the History Channel programs Monster Quest and UFO Hunters as well as National Geographic Channels's Paranormal and the SyFY channel's Proof Positive.
Redfern now lives in Texas and is currently working as a full-time author and journalist specializing in a wide range of unsolved mysteries, including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, UFO sightings, government conspiracies, alien abductions and paranormal phenomena, and also works as a feature writer and contributing editor for Phenomena magazine and writes regularly for other magazines and websites.
In 2007 Universal Studios bought the rights to Redfern's book: "Three Men Seeking Monsters: Six Weeks in Pursuit of Werewolves, Lake Monster, Giant Cats, Ghostly Devil Dogs and Ape-Men" in the hopes of making a movie from it.
He has has appeared on a variety of television programmes in the UK and works on the lecture circuit, both in the UK and overseas, and has appeared in internationally syndicated shows discussing the UFO phenomenon. He is also a regular on the History Channel programs Monster Quest and UFO Hunters as well as National Geographic Channels's Paranormal and the SyFY channel's Proof Positive.
Redfern now lives in Texas and is currently working as a full-time author and journalist specializing in a wide range of unsolved mysteries, including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, UFO sightings, government conspiracies, alien abductions and paranormal phenomena, and also works as a feature writer and contributing editor for Phenomena magazine and writes regularly for other magazines and websites.
In 2007 Universal Studios bought the rights to Redfern's book: "Three Men Seeking Monsters: Six Weeks in Pursuit of Werewolves, Lake Monster, Giant Cats, Ghostly Devil Dogs and Ape-Men" in the hopes of making a movie from it.
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August 30, 2017
For some strange reason, when I read paranormal or ufology related books, I always hope that the author approaches them from a logical, and not fantastical perspective. I suppose I am ever after to be spoiled upon finishing Clarke's excellent book, How UFOs Conquered the World: The History of a Modern Myth. In it, Clarke does not actively attempt to prove or debunk ANYTHING, rather to approach the phenomena of belief anthropologically; i.e. in an attempt to understand those who are believers and those who are skeptics, and the kind of information that each look for and value in this un-provable field of the paranormal.
Unfortunately (perhaps like most other books of the "true" paranormal, Redfern's Women in Black: The Creepy Companions of the Mysterious M.I.B is not a practical approach to the topic. Rather Redfern has created none other than a compendium of the sightings and known occurrences of Women in Black from credible sources and through history. The book itself attempts to capture the existence of these women between the 19th and 21st centuries. However, Redfern does so in a haphazardly chronological fashion, oft jumping around through time in order to ...do something.
One other reviewer said that this was one of Redfern's best written books. If this is the case, then please, avoid the other ones. Most of the chapters were tediously repetitious and I absolutely HATED his random jumps into first person segues. It feels as though this book was poorly edited in terms of flow and I would not even say that the writing comes up to university standards. All I could think was, "Wow, if this was my paper, I would fail", or "I hope I didn't write like this in University".
This book would also be binged for plagiarism. There is one chapter that is almost ENTIRELY the reprinting of a news article and several others that are just reiterations of John Keel's The Mothman Prophecies (which I have also read and found it to be way better in terms of writing).
In this end, this was a quick, boring read. I first learned about it through Jim Harold's Podcast interview with Nick Redfern -- might I suggest one just listen to that instead of reading the book? It was much better and is the book in brief.
Unfortunately (perhaps like most other books of the "true" paranormal, Redfern's Women in Black: The Creepy Companions of the Mysterious M.I.B is not a practical approach to the topic. Rather Redfern has created none other than a compendium of the sightings and known occurrences of Women in Black from credible sources and through history. The book itself attempts to capture the existence of these women between the 19th and 21st centuries. However, Redfern does so in a haphazardly chronological fashion, oft jumping around through time in order to ...do something.
One other reviewer said that this was one of Redfern's best written books. If this is the case, then please, avoid the other ones. Most of the chapters were tediously repetitious and I absolutely HATED his random jumps into first person segues. It feels as though this book was poorly edited in terms of flow and I would not even say that the writing comes up to university standards. All I could think was, "Wow, if this was my paper, I would fail", or "I hope I didn't write like this in University".
This book would also be binged for plagiarism. There is one chapter that is almost ENTIRELY the reprinting of a news article and several others that are just reiterations of John Keel's The Mothman Prophecies (which I have also read and found it to be way better in terms of writing).
In this end, this was a quick, boring read. I first learned about it through Jim Harold's Podcast interview with Nick Redfern -- might I suggest one just listen to that instead of reading the book? It was much better and is the book in brief.
January 8, 2017
Fascinating read. One of Redfern's better works.
A real page turner, better than Refern's previous MIB books. Beware the WIB- they may pay you a visit too....
A real page turner, better than Refern's previous MIB books. Beware the WIB- they may pay you a visit too....
May 30, 2021
This was just an okay read. By the end it was getting a little repetitive. Though all the cases does make one wonder, what exactly is going on.
October 4, 2016
This was a very new and fascinating area for me.
As I was reading, Motricia from The Addams Family movie kept popping up in my head.
I wonder if some of the WIB were reptilian or Grey alien shape-shifters. Given that they smelled of sulfur and had sadistic persona.Some of the events relating to the hideous old hag WIB were really disturbing and creepy.
I never figured out why they have so much fascination with pens and take them!? And why their clothes style like the Men in Black are from the early 20th century?Are they time travelers from that time entering our future?
I always heard that in Iran and Iraq, the burial place of great Sufi or Muslim Masters were hidden from the public. I never understood why. How can a once powerful or noble deceased human be a threat for certain groups or government? I'd like to think this book gave me the answer when a few researchers in the book were seeking King Arthur and Robin hoods grave. They open portals to other worlds which other beings can come through!
Here is the passage from the book:
"Arthur’s grave – or his “chamber,” as she specifically described it - was no ordinary resting place. Rather, it was built atop a paranormal gateway, a portal to other dimensions where there dwelled hideous and terrible beasts of the kind that would have made H.P. Lovecraft forever pleased and proud. The chamber had been constructed as a means to prevent the foul things of this strange realm from entering our world".
I think the WIB didn't want the beings to come through the portal because they are their enemies.
Clearly, there is some type of war going on among different factions of ETs/Aliens/Interdimensional beings .
As I was reading, Motricia from The Addams Family movie kept popping up in my head.
I wonder if some of the WIB were reptilian or Grey alien shape-shifters. Given that they smelled of sulfur and had sadistic persona.Some of the events relating to the hideous old hag WIB were really disturbing and creepy.
I never figured out why they have so much fascination with pens and take them!? And why their clothes style like the Men in Black are from the early 20th century?Are they time travelers from that time entering our future?
I always heard that in Iran and Iraq, the burial place of great Sufi or Muslim Masters were hidden from the public. I never understood why. How can a once powerful or noble deceased human be a threat for certain groups or government? I'd like to think this book gave me the answer when a few researchers in the book were seeking King Arthur and Robin hoods grave. They open portals to other worlds which other beings can come through!
Here is the passage from the book:
"Arthur’s grave – or his “chamber,” as she specifically described it - was no ordinary resting place. Rather, it was built atop a paranormal gateway, a portal to other dimensions where there dwelled hideous and terrible beasts of the kind that would have made H.P. Lovecraft forever pleased and proud. The chamber had been constructed as a means to prevent the foul things of this strange realm from entering our world".
I think the WIB didn't want the beings to come through the portal because they are their enemies.
Clearly, there is some type of war going on among different factions of ETs/Aliens/Interdimensional beings .
December 3, 2017
Ladies in Blach
Nick Redfern is a renown author who has written many books about cryptids, UFOs and a number of unusual phenomena. This particular book concerns the WIB, or Women in Black, an often overlooked addition to the Men in Black phenomenon. Redfern has done extensive research on the subject and presents a number of encounters, both past and present. Also included are used of ghostly sightings around the turn of the century. Information is presented in a straightforward way, so that the reader can come to their own conclusions about the validity of the subject matter. The stories told within are frightening. A very enjoyable read about a little known subject matter.
Nick Redfern is a renown author who has written many books about cryptids, UFOs and a number of unusual phenomena. This particular book concerns the WIB, or Women in Black, an often overlooked addition to the Men in Black phenomenon. Redfern has done extensive research on the subject and presents a number of encounters, both past and present. Also included are used of ghostly sightings around the turn of the century. Information is presented in a straightforward way, so that the reader can come to their own conclusions about the validity of the subject matter. The stories told within are frightening. A very enjoyable read about a little known subject matter.
December 10, 2019
Interesting Read
I love when new topics or new viewpoints of topics are covered. It's refreshing and keeps our community on its toes. The only thing I didn't really care for was some the accounts were stretching it a little bit to be put into the WIB category. Some of these stories are most definitely hair raising and will have you checking over your shoulder and the endless connections are quite interesting. Would have also liked to have seen even older accounts be included as the WIB have been around for a very long time. Another great one from Nick, definitely worth the read.
I love when new topics or new viewpoints of topics are covered. It's refreshing and keeps our community on its toes. The only thing I didn't really care for was some the accounts were stretching it a little bit to be put into the WIB category. Some of these stories are most definitely hair raising and will have you checking over your shoulder and the endless connections are quite interesting. Would have also liked to have seen even older accounts be included as the WIB have been around for a very long time. Another great one from Nick, definitely worth the read.
June 2, 2019
Nick Redfern once again delivers a chilling collection of stories that will have you questioning the very nature of reality. I like his books because you get to see his sense of humor that isn't present on Ancient Aliens. I think it could have been edited better, but this is a gripping read nonetheless. If you want to get the scoop on the REAL MIB and not the Hollywood version, check this out.
August 13, 2018
This is a pretty cool book, actually. I was expecting only MIB type incidents, but other occurences with supernatural flavor are also recounted. The list of references is impressive and a starting point for further research.
July 6, 2016
Weird Stuff
Nick Redfern consistently puts out a good read and this no exception. Got to admit that I was on edge reading this late at night.
Nick Redfern consistently puts out a good read and this no exception. Got to admit that I was on edge reading this late at night.
September 5, 2016
Never heard about WIB before. Well written and VERY interesting to read. Will be looking for more books by Nick Refern. Best read in the daytime......CREEPY!
October 2, 2023
That is one of the best work from Nick Redfern, that is all too quick in believe in information from "insiders" who only deceive him and everybody else, writing silly books like the on he wrote about Roswell.
It is not the case on this one, most of the cases are from reputable sources or taken from himself.
Great read.
It is not the case on this one, most of the cases are from reputable sources or taken from himself.
Great read.
April 30, 2025
Decent. Not a bad collection of stories or ideas. Roughly chronological with some outliers, and a little meandering on subject. Plenty of WIB but also a fair bit of things that are more of the Lady in Black, like ghost stories (similar to Gray Lady and Lady in White stories) instead of MIB analogs.
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