Maxim Furek is a true renaissance voice in the realm of the unexplained. His journey weaves together psychology, addiction studies, music journalism, and paranormal research, giving his work a unique depth rarely seen in the field. Armed with a master’s degree in communications from Bloomsburg University and a bachelor’s in psychology from Aquinas College, Maxim brings scientific insight to the strange and uncanny.
Over the years, he has interviewed some of the most iconic figures in paranormal history — including legendary demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren and the enigmatic white witch Dr. Frederick Lamont Santee. His expertise has earned him appearances on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, Exploring the Bizarre with Timothy Green Beckley and Tim R. Swartz, and Art Bell’s Midnight in the Desert with Heather Wade.
Maxim is the author of a wide catalogue of acclaimed works:
— The Lost Tribes of Bigfoot (Hangar 1) Powered by innovative Immersive Book Technology (IBT), this groundbreaking book chronicles a detailed timeline of Bigfoot encounters, revealing the cultural and historical landscapes surrounding them.
— Sheppton: The Myth, Miracle, and Music Featured on Australia’s Mysterious Universe and countless podcasts, this title explores the mysterious real-world mine disaster that spiraled into legend.
— The Death Proclamation of Generation X A raw and revealing exploration of goth, grunge, addiction, and cultural identity — so impactful that Penn State University uses it as recommended reading in “Introduction to Abnormal Psychology” and “Health Psychology.”
— Flying Saucer Esoteric: The Altered States of Ufology A sweeping historical journey through UFO lore — from ancient theologians and astronomers to the 2023 U.S. Congressional hearings and the infamous Mexican alien bodies. —
Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit Called “a fascinating look into Pennsylvania’s paranormal wormhole through a never-before-seen sociological and pop-culture lens,” this book dives into the eerie folklore of the coal regions.
Maxim’s work also appears in Fate Magazine and Paranormal Underground, further cementing his status as a trusted voice in paranormal journalism. He has delivered talks at the 2024 Institute for Hermetic Studies Annual Conference, sharing insights on Dr. Frederick Santee — high priest of the Coven of the Catta — and at the 2024 Baltimore FortFest, celebrating the legacy of Charles Fort.
