Communion: a true story

by Whitley Strieber · 1985

In the quiet solitude of a log cabin in upstate New York, Whitley Strieber’s night in December 1985 turns into a harrowing encounter that would reshape his life and the public’s view of the unknown. Awakened by a strange presence, he finds himself thrust into a world of alien visitors, medical examinations, and memories that surface only under regressive hypnosis. Strieber’s vivid, first‑person narrative chronicles the bewildering moments of abduction, the lingering psychological aftermath, and his relentless quest to understand what happened. Beyond a personal memoir, the book serves as a landmark in the study of close‑encounter phenomena, challenging readers to confront the possibility that something truly inexplicable is occurring. Whether you approach the story with skepticism or belief, Strieber’s compelling account invites you to question the boundaries of reality and consider what lies beyond the stars.