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John Russell is a Psychic/Psychic Reader, a Medium, a Certified T.A.R.O.T. Master, a Paranormal Investigator, and now a published Author. Internationally known, he has provided psychic readings for clients in over 30 countries.
For over 15 years he has also been a featured guest on many popular radio shows and podcasts, including: Coast to Coast AM with George Noory; The Leak Project with Rex Bear; and FATE Magazine Radio with Kat Hobson among many others.
John also filmed a TV pilot for The History Channel in which he psychically explored the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
“Overall, the author presents an accessible page-turner, written in a lively but matter-of-fact tone.”
– Kirkus Reviews
Russell offers stories and insights from his experiences as a fun-loving, motorcycle-riding medium.
The author writes that he’s been a psychic for more than 45 years, and that he’s had more than 800 paranormal experiences during that time. His account of these brushes with the beyond range from the uncanny to the heartwarming, and according to Russell, they’ve given him unique insight into the world of the supernatural. Over the course of 15 chapters, he takes readers through some of these incredible encounters and relates the lessons he’s learned from them. All but one of the chapters are dedicated to a specific paranormal experience, and the book jumps between different points in Russell’s spiritual journey. They include the story of how “the Other Side” enabled Russell to find closure regarding a personal obsession; the discovery of Abraham Lincoln’s hearse; and mysterious graves in Banana, Florida. There’s even a surreal tale about how he believes that the Other Side answered his curiosity about crop circles through a series of signs. Among the most entertaining accounts in this memoir is of Russell’s first encounter with UFOs,about which the then–20-something psychic was initially skeptical. Overall, the author presents an accessible page-turner, written in a lively but matter-of-fact tone. There are heartfelt and inspiring stories about visitations from the spirits of deceased pets and about entities from beyond offering protection in times of danger, and they strike the reassuring notes that fans of supernatural stories will appreciate. However, Russell’s work is neither solemn nor preachy. Instead, he maintains a lighthearted tone throughout, offering many funny moments. Moreover, he embraces the confusion and chaos of the supernatural, never suggesting that he has answers to every question.
Devout spiritualists and supernatural curiosity seekers will both enjoy this memoir.
Pub Date: Sept. 8, 2020
ISBN: 978-1-977233-28-8
Page count: 166pp
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Review Posted Online: Sept. 15, 2020
John Russell, author of Riding with Ghosts, Angels, and the Spirits of the Dead
Day job
Psychic / Paranormal Investigator / Author
Favorite author
John Updike
Favorite word
Compassion
Hometown
San Angelo, TX
Passion in life
Pursuit of the Truth
Unexpected skill or talent
Painting / Photography
RIDING WITH GHOSTS, ANGELS, AND THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD: Silver Award Winner from Non Fiction Book Awards, 2021
RIDING WITH GHOSTS, ANGELS, AND THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD: Bronze Medal from Readers' Favorite International Book Contest Awards, 2021
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