The Paranormal Ranger

A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained

By: Stanley Milford Jr.

Narrated by: Stanley Milford Jr., Duane Minard

*A NEW YORK TIMES PICK FOR TOP 22 NONFICTION BOOKS TO READ THIS FALL!*

A Navajo Ranger’s chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and unexplained in Navajoland

As a Native American with parents of both Navajo and Cherokee descent, Stanley Milford Jr. grew up in a world where the supernatural was both expected and taboo, where shapeshifters roamed, witchcraft was a thing to be feared, and children were taught not to whistle at night.

In his youth, Milford never went looking for the paranormal, but it always seemed to find him. When he joined the fabled Navajo Rangers—a law enforcement branch of the Navajo Nation who are equal parts police officers, archeological conservationists, and historians—the paranormal became part of his job. Alongside addressing the mundane duties of overseeing the massive 27,000-square-mile reservation, Milford was assigned to utterly bizarre and shockingly frequent cases involving mysterious livestock mutilations, skinwalker and Bigfoot sightings, UFOs, and malicious hauntings.

In The Paranormal Ranger, Milford recounts the stories of these cases from the clinical and deductive perspective of a law enforcement officer. Milford’s Native American worldview and investigative training collide to provide an eerie account of what logic dictates should not be possible.

©2024 Stanley Milford, Jr. (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Paranormal storytelling with great depth

The author narrator felt palpably present, heartfelt,. His storytelling was detailed, vivid, and drew me into his real life experiences. He spoke of some paranormal phenomena I hadn't heard of before. Then he.concluded with keen insights about all that he had witnessed.

interesting stories

interesting stories, interesting to hear from native American perspective. narration is halting and choppy so difficult to listen to, although the narrator's voice tone is very pleasant. changing the speed to 1.2 was helpful.

Wonderful Bio of A Paranormal Ranger

This is a lovely and touching biography of Stanley Milford Jr. He shares stories of his culture, his childhood and his path into law enforcement. WE learn the about patrolling the reservation and his investigations of cryptids and the paranormal. In his culture, they are taken quite seriously and he notes several notable cases. The ending was a bit sad, but I am glad he's found fulfillment in his retirement. It has brought more recognition (that he wasn't looking for), but more satisfaction in assisting others. The author narrates his book. I hope he shares more stories.

Excellent delivery with scary stories.

The Authors sincere love for his Navajo country and his believable deliverance of his paranormal experiences.

Interesting, though some authors shouldn’t read their own books

The stories and the general outlook are really interesting, but the plodding and flat narration made it a hard listen. I had to turn the speed up to 1.3x just to keep going.

First Hand Experience from a Navajo Ranger

Stories from a Navajo Ranger first hand experience. Great collection on the Paranormal events. On the Navajo Reservation. And the author upbringing.

And an in-depth look at how Navajo Rangers. Compile their investigation on regular duties. To a manhunt for a dangerous person. And Paranormal activity reports. From floating strange orbs to Bigfoot. A definite must listen to.

Pulling Back the Veil

Many of us have lived with the feeling, there is more to what we euphemistically call "reality." It is like a splinter in our minds, we can't quite get out.

Shadows seen from the corners of our eyes. Searching for items and then finding those items in plain view where you'd just searched. Picking up your phone to call someone, only to have the phone ring in your hand with the person on the other end of the line.

We KNOW there's much more at work than is explained conventionally. This book takes you into the heart of the mystery. The author, in a calm, measured way, takes you on a journey of experience.

He doesn't embellish, he tells you concisely and clearly what he observed, documented and experienced.

Paranormal Ranger

very informative well presented and done with integrity. I've learned a few things and had my eyes opened to truth and not the lies others tell.
thank you. was a quiet but informative read/listen.

complete coverage of individual, growing up to becoming a Paramormal Ranger.

Native American traditions and actions work of the Range and the cases the Range was involved in. in

A fascinating story of a fascinating career

I loved the personal stories and anecdotes. The reading voice was a little halting but playing it on 1.25 smoothed out the reading.