Files From the Edge: A Paranormal Investigator's Explorations into High Strangeness

by Philip J. Imbrogno

For more than thirty years, paranormal expert and scientist Philip Imbrogno has investigated―or been witness to―amazing phenomena that push the limits of reality. In Files From the Edge, Imbrogno presents the most shocking cases of his career, complete with eyewitness reports and never-before-released photographs. This scientific investigation into the bizarre paranormal realm of high strangeness features never-before-published, meticulously documented research on the weirdest of the weird―abductions, encounters, and sightings of Bigfoot, sea serpents, and the blood-sucking Chupacabra. Imbrogno examines reports of poltergeists, alien creatures, humanoids, spook lights, ghost voices, earth spirits, and djinn. Using the latest quantum theory, he offers a scientific analysis of how these phantoms of time and space might materialize in our three-dimensional world. Many of the topics covered in this book have been virtually unpublished―until now

Genres: Paranormal, Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published April 8, 2010

Reviews

[Autumn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like the title suggests this gives stories and reports throughout the ages about the paranormal. Entertaining little book. It covers ghosts, ghost lights, psychics, alien sightings, shadow people, and other strange happenings in an attempt to tie them all to the theories of parallel universes. It's definitely biased towards believing that parallel universes are what produces bizarre sightings and experiences. I think that is fine though. My main issue with this book was a lot of it doesn't seem far fetched until the author tells his own personal experiences. For example, one day, a lady wearing a pith helmet materializes in front of him telling him he needs to study under this guru ( and he never does). This lady evidently came from a different higher plane of existence but once had lived and died at a senior center in Connecticut. I don't know, maybe it's true. I feel like paranormal stuff happens ( my parents said when I was young 1-5, I could see people that had passed over) but my bs radar went off in some of the author's personal stories. Mostly, it's the pith helmet. I didn't understand why a lady from Connecticut would be wearing that? Is it a random clothing choice or a significant one? I'm sorry if this offends the author because I don't mean to offend anyone, but that is how I felt reading it. Some of his stories seemed out of place next to documented stories that are extremely believable. It's an entertaining, intriguing book though and I plan on reading his book Strange Heavens.

[Jennifer Black · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author keeps telling us how other "paranormal experts" are biased and unscientific, and then gives us a completely biased and unproven scientific theory filled book. The author believes in string theory, and is convinced that every paranormal experience is a result of other dimensions coming in contact with our own. He also believes that most paranormal visitors are genis. I read this because I like the fun scare you get from reading "real" accounts of monsters, aliens, and such, but this was too heavy on the author's ideas and personal experiences, and too light on the unusual. This was shelved in non-fiction, but it's more like science-fiction.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

I saw this one available as a library download, so thought I'd check it out. I wasn't going to post a comment, but wanted to say that unlike the other reviewers I found the book interesting, although I'm not as interested in UFO's and aliens, comprising the largest focus of attention, as in hauntings. Yes, the author is opinionated, and I suppose somewhat dismissive of other theories, but it's his book! I'd recommend this one, and read another by him in future.

[Denise Spicer · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author is a science teacher who travels in his spare time to investigate weird occurrences. Bigfoot, Chupacabra, Demons, Ouija Boards, Sea Monsters, Spook Lights, UFO and so forth. Although his ideas are intriguing and many readers will be fascinated with his speculations, most of it is just not too convincing. The book has Bibliography and Index.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I generally enjoyed this catalog of bizarre occurrences, especially those involving alien contacts, allegedly investigated by Philip Imbrogno. It's a bit too new-agey for me in places, but overall it's creepy and it's weird; how can one not like this sort of thing? I understand that Imbrogno is involved in some controversy over fabricating elements of his resume. It logically follows that, since he apparently doesn't mind lying about his past, the reader would wonder what else he's made up. I totally get it, and maybe Imbrogno is kind of a jerk; but honestly, this is the kind of subject that needs to be taken with a generous sprinkling of salt regardless. Interesting collection of tales here, origins notwithstanding.

[Griff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fascinating read into some truly strange tales! There is plenty of details to each story and is backed up by thorough investigation from the author. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the paranormal especially if you like to entertain the theory of parallel dimensions and realities.

[Dane Mamula · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decent read, but the guy has a real hard time being objective. Not extremely well-written either.

[Adrienne Amborski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Readable and thought provoking. Examines UFOs, Interdimensional, Cryptozoology. Interesting facts about Hudson Valley sightings and small hooded beings. I plan on reading his other titles.

[Keith Veeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

The information about the Djinn is very good.

[Liseth Gradilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Book so far at least to me, i like everything about it :3

[Sonya Wanvig · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked it, but after reading online that Imbrogno fabricated his education and military background, I wonder what experiences he writes about were make-believe! Some of the anecdotes were cool.