War and the Weird

War and the Weird by R. Thurston tosses listeners into the uncanny meeting place of World War I hardship and supernatural experience. Part history, part wartime literature, this collection records startling soldier testimonies and reflective essays that ask how war can reveal the unseen — premonitions, guardian “white comrades,” angelic visitations, and other spiritual phenomena reported at Mons and in the South African campaign. Combining probing nonfiction with five intense sketches (including “Ombos,” “The Story of a Spy,” and “Through the Furnace”), the book explores themes of fear, fellowship, and the soul’s boundary under fire. Vivid anecdotes and contemplative analysis examine how extreme danger loosens ordinary reality, producing uncanny dreams, prophetic warnings, and altered loyalties. The writing balances wartime reportage with literary sensitivity, offering both historical context and thoughtful speculation without sensationalizing events. Ideal for listeners drawn to World War I history, wartime literature, and eerie true-war stories, War and the Weird will appeal to readers curious about the psychological and spiritual dimensions of combat. Tune in for atmospheric storytelling, evocative period detail, and a rare look at how soldiers interpreted the unexplainable amid the trenches.