Summary
Richard Winer (May 14, 1925 – October 11, 2016) was an American author of books dealing mainly with mysteries and the paranormal.
Richard Winer | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 14, 1925 |
| Died | October 11, 2016 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Author |
| Known for | Bermuda Triangle |
Career edit
Bermuda Triangle edit
Winer is best known for his work on the Bermuda Triangle: The Devil's Triangle (1974, Bantam Books), The Devil's Triangle 2 (Bantam Books 1975), and From The Devil's Triangle to The Devil's Jaw (Bantam Books 1977). He also completed a TV film documentary on the Devil's Triangle, narrated by Vincent Price and released in 1974.[1][2][3]
Winer claimed that there were "mysterious" things going on in the Bermuda Triangle but denied any paranormal involvement. He stated that "all the answers lie in human error, mechanical malfunction, freak weather or magnetic anomalies."[4]
Ghosts edit
Winer was a ghost hunter. He wrote several books about ghosts and haunted houses. His book Haunted Houses (1979) was co-authored with Nancy Osborn.
Publications edit
- The Devil's Triangle (1974)
- The Devil's Triangle 2 (1976)
- From the Devil's Triangle to the Devil's Jaw (1977)
- Haunted Houses (1979) [with Nancy Osborn]
- More Haunted Houses (1981) [with Nancy Osborn Ishmael]
- Houses of Horror (1983)
- Ghost Ships (2000)
References edit
- ^ Rosenberg, Howard L. (June 1974). "Exorcizing the Devil's Triangle" (Web). FAQ. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY – NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER; 805 KIDDER BREESE SE – WASHINGTON NAVY YARD WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060. Retrieved December 16, 2007.
- ^ Patton, Carolyn (June 4, 1995). "Adventure Story". South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
- ^ Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel (May 19, 1991). "Discovery May Deepen Mystery of Triangle". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Gwynne, Peter. Infernal Triangle. New Scientist. January 9, 1975. p. 86
External links edit
- The Devil's Triangle (1974) at IMDb
- The Devil's Triangle on the Internet Archive
