The Paranormal Ranger: Book Review

The Paranormal Ranger: A Navajo Investigator’s Search For The Unexplained, by Stanley Milford, Jr. I read this book on a recent work trip to Ireland, as it seemed like an interesting take on the “supernatural memoir” subgenre that I rather enjoy on occasion. Upon due consideration, I think the best way of phrasing my reaction to the book is that I really enjoyed most of what was there, but I missed what wasn’t. Let me be clear: It’s a really interesting book. Milford does an excellent job of framing his professional experience in terms of his Indigenous heritage and upbringing, and how an early encounter with what he identified as a skinwalker was foundational in his later professional life. Even more interesting was the way he outlined his approach to the paranormal aspects of his…