Award-winning writer Brad Steiger devoted his life to exploring and examining unusual, hidden, secret, and otherwise strange occurrences. Steiger first began publishing articles on the unexplained in 1956; since then, he wrote more than 2,000 paranormal-themed articles. He authored more than 200 titles with over 17 million copies in print, including Real Encounters, Different Dimensions and Otherworldy Beings; Real Aliens, Space Beings, and Creatures from Other Worlds; Real Visitors, Voices from Beyond, and Parallel Dimensions; Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places; Real Monsters, Gruesome Critters, and Beasts from the Darkside; The Werewolf Book; and many more. Sherry Hansen Steiger authored or coauthored more than 40 books, including the inspirational and best-selling “Miracles” series. She was married to Brad Steiger. They are survived by two sons, three daughters, and ten grandchildren, who miss them very much. Kevin Hile has had a long career as an author, editor, and researcher. He authored several books, including Visible Ink Press' The Handy California Answer Book, and he has edited many other of Visible Ink Press’ meticulously researched reference titles, including Brad and Sherry Steiger’s 2012 edition of Conspiracies and Secret Societies. He lives in Southern California.
Praise for previous edition: [A] wonderful read: It calmly and rationally explains the sort of urban myths and conspiracy theories that we all hear dribs and drabs about around the water cooler, but of which few of us really know the details? In a straightforward manner, [the Steigers] present evidence for a theory and evidence against it. [An] always entertaining, sometimes funny, occasionally disturbing reference book. - Orange County Register Riveting tome.... Written in an accessible, entertaining style.... Chock-full of engrossing and provocative articles.... While this work may offend, enrage, and even frighten some, it's sure to be a hit with conspiracy enthusiasts. - School Library Journal This is truly an astonishing encyclopedia of conspiracies of every kind and secret societies of every dark shade, from antiquity right up to the present day. ... It's another must-have. - About.com The Steigers' present in this massive book a truly wide and fascinating range of material dealing with an endless array of startling scenarios of conspiracy and secret societies. There's virtually everything here. - Alternate Perceptions Magazine If you're not already paranoid, you may be after reading this book. This primer hits the highlights of murder plots, suicides, extraterrestrials, government cover-ups, and religious mysteries throughout the centuries. - Booklist From Alchemy to Zionism this fearless masterpiece breaks down the truth and filters through the lies, presenting the reader with a clear and precise picture of the world around them. Big thumbs up! - The Conspiracy Review Well worth adding to any library ... but be forewarned: reading this work may just change your outlook on life, and for that matter, the entire world you thought you knew... radical shifts in your accepted reality may await! - gralienreport.com Just about every odd, secretive and intellectually indulging subject is proposed and explained .... [I]n the scope of conspiracy and secretive societies published works goes, this has to be my favorite. Definitely worth the price of admission! - Horrornews.net Top Ten Synchromystic Books of the Year - The Twilight Language