In ’30 Years Among the Dead, ‘ Dead Carl Wickland presents a compelling exploration of psychical research and the realm of spirits, drawn from his extensive experience as a psychiatrist. The book intricately weaves anecdotal evidence with rigorous observations, drawing upon Wickland’s encounters with deceased entities through mediums and his own innovative therapeutic practices. Literary in its approach, Wickland’s style is both accessible and scholarly, situating his findings within the broader context of early 20th-century spiritualism and mental health discourse, which often intersected with supernatural beliefs during that era. Wickland, a pioneering figure in the field of spirit release therapy, was influenced by his encounters with patients suffering from what he termed spirit possession. His professional background as a psychiatrist armed him with a unique perspective, allowing him to approach spiritual phenomena with a scientific rigor rarely seen in his contemporaries. His dedication to understanding the intersection of the mental and the metaphysical led him to document his experiences extensively, culminating in this revealing work. Highly recommended for those with an interest in the paranormal, psychical research, and the philosophical implications of life after death, ’30 Years Among the Dead’ serves as both an enlightening account and a unique methodological contribution to the discourse surrounding the spiritual and psychological dimensions of human experience.