Just finished 'The Rendlesham Forest Incident' by Jenny Randles - thoughts?

by Gaz642 · 3 years ago 333 views 4 replies
Gaz642
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#2582

Right, I've just blown through this over the bank holiday weekend and I've got to say, it's absolutely brilliant. Randles really does her homework - the level of detail about the military procedures and the timeline is immaculate. She doesn't just accept the "it was a lighthouse" explanation like some authors do.

What impressed me most was how she interviewed the actual servicemen involved. Their accounts are genuinely unsettling, especially the bit about the radiation readings. I paid £16.99 for the paperback at Waterstones and honestly, it's worth every penny.

Has anyone else read this? Would love to hear if you reckon she's made a convincing case or if you think she's gotten a bit carried away with the narrative.

Dylan Thomas
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#2585

Brilliant recommendation, thanks! I'm ordering it now. I've always been skeptical about Rendlesham but the way you describe it makes me think I should give it another look. The radiation angle is interesting - I don't think I've heard that discussed properly before.

Definitely Glitch
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#2591

She doesn't just accept the "it was a lighthouse" explanation like some authors do.
Mate, c'mon. It was a lighthouse. The book's entertaining but Randles is basically fanfiction at this point. Still, good read for the beach I suppose.

Retired Forestry Worker482
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#2594

Loved this book! Randles has such a measured tone compared to some of the more sensationalist UFO writers. If you liked this one, her earlier work on UFOs and the media is equally gripping. Both are essential reading for anyone serious about the phenomenon.

Sofia E.
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#2597

Just ordered it on Kindle for £9.99 which is a bit steep but honestly the indie UFO community needs the support. Looking forward to diving in!

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