Psychic Sleuths
Joe Nickell
Do psychics have special powers, allowing them to succeed where ordinary
 police work fails? How often do the police actually enlist psychics in 
solving crimes, and what do they really think of these paranormal 
"experts"? These are just some of the questions discussed in this 
illuminating study of those who supposedly use extrasensory powers to 
help solve crimes.<br>
Famed paranormal investigator Joe Nickell assembled a psychic "task 
force" of experienced researchers - investigative writers, professional 
magicians, private detectives, and paranormal investigators - and 
challenged them to examine the claims of a famous paranormal 
crimebuster. Among the "psychic sleuths" examined are Greta Alexander, 
Dorothy Allison, Gerard Croiset, Peter Hurkos, Phil Jordan, Rosemarie 
Kerr, Noreen Reiner, and Bill Ward. Noted psychologist James E. Alcock 
offers an assessment of the psychics' claims in light of the 
investigative reports.<br>
Nickell's distinguished team of investigators includes Michael R. 
Dennett, Professor Kenneth Feder, Henry Gordon, Jim Lippard, Ward Lucas,
 Professor Michael Park, Stephen Peterson, Dr. Gary Posner, and 
Professor Lee Roger Taylor.<br>
Psychic Sleuths will excite the curiosity of both skeptics and 
believers, and all who are puzzled by psychic claims and paranormal 
mysteries.