The Paranormal Ranger: A chilling memoir of investigations into the paranormal in Navajoland.

Stanley Milford Jr. grew up learning about the supernatural as a common part of everyday life. Growing up, he found himself between various worlds. He was raised in Western society but was taught the traditions of his parents’ Navajo and Cherokee cultures. These experiences guided him to becoming a Navajo Ranger, where he eventually engaged in various exciting cases: man hunts in the desert, unexplainable livestock mutilations, ominous sightings, and even reports of ghosts. These cases create an engaging memoir that is thrilling, unexpected, and sometimes chilling.

The stories provided are taken from Milford’s experiences, primarily working as a Ranger, though some are taken from when he was growing up. At times, the stories can be strange and eerie, with some crimes referenced disturbing and encompassing the dangerous landscape he found himself in. Milford draws you into each story in a way that takes you back to those moments as if they just happened. Navajo legends are interspersed throughout the memoir, which is a clever way of providing insight while enabling you to have a deeper understanding of what is experienced. Milford is entertaining, open, and respectful of these stories and the parts of his cultures that he provides, which makes The Paranormal Ranger a highly recommended read for true crime buffs and for those open to hearing the accounts that Milford shares.