True Stories of The Real Men in Black (Off the Record!)

Men in black, mysterious figures in suits that appear after UFO sightings, have become a familiar part of our popular culture. However, as this book shows, the real men in black may be something much more sinister and terrifying than anything in the movies. The author reviews paranormal history, documenting cases in which UFO witnesses were intimidated and harassed into silence by unexpressive, shadowy individuals. After revealing classic cases uncovered in interviews, government files, and other sources, the author explores possible explanations for the creepy visitations. Enhanced with a wealth of resources for further information, young paranormal fans shouldn't miss this title. Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Author's Note Introduction Part I: The Case Files Chapter 1: The Mystery Begins With Albert Bender (1945) Chapter 2: Gary Barker Joins the IFSB (1953) Chapter 3: FBI Involvement (1950s) Chapter 4: Brad Steiger's Tales (1960s) Chapter 5: Mothman Arrives in Point Pleasant (1967) Chapter 6: Photographic Evidence (Late 1960s) Chapter 7: Madmen and Monsters (Early 1970s) Chapter 8: Doctors, Dead Ponies, and a Man in Brown (Late 1970s) Chapter 9: Colin Bennett Meets Mr. X (Early 1980s) Chapter 10: Modern Men in Black (Late 1980s and 1990s) Chapter 11: MIB in the New Millenium (2000s) Chapter 12: Women in Black (2000) Part II: The Theories Chapter 13: Hallucinations Chapter 14: Hoaxes Chapter 15: Tulpas and Vampires Chapter 16: Tricksters Chapter 17: Civilian Investigators Chapter 18: G-Men Chapter 19: Time Travelers Chapter 20: Demons and the Occult Conclusion Glossary For More Information For Further Reading Bibliography Index Back Cover "The Men in Black were elevated to superstar status in 1997 in the hit movie of the same name. Although the Hollywood blockbuster was fiction, the real Men in Black have consistently attempted to silence the witnesses of UFO and paranormal phenomena since the 1950s. In True Stories of the Real Men in Black, author Nick Redfern delves deep into the mysterious world of these mysterious operatives. He reveals their origins and discusses classic cases, previously unknown reports, secret government files, and the many theories that have been presented to explain the mystery."-- Provided by publisher Part I. The case files: The mystery begins with Albert Bender Gray Barker joins the IFSB FBI involvement (1950s) Brad Steiger's tales (1960s) Mothman arrives in Point Pleasant Photographic evidence (late 1960s) Madmen and monsters (early 1970s) Doctors, dead ponies, and a man in brown (late 1970s) Colin Bennett meets Mr. X (early 1980s) Modern men in black (late 1980s and 1990s) MIB in the new millennium (2000s) Women in black Part II. The theories: Hallucinations Hoaxes Tulpas and vampires Tricksters Civilian investigators G-men Time travelers Demons and the occult. "In The Real Men in Black, author Nick Redfern delves deep into the mysterious world of these clandestine operatives. He reveals their origins and discusses classic cases, previously unknown reports, secret government files, and the many theories that have been presented to explain the mystery. " --Back cover