Between Worlds: A Life of Abduction, Addiction, and Awakening

In "Between Worlds," Brian Martin delivers a raw, unflinching account of a life shaped by extraordinary encounters with beings from beyond our understanding. From his earliest childhood memories of "The Others" who took him aboard their ships, to confrontations with shadow people and cryptids that defied explanation, Martin weaves a tapestry of the paranormal against the backdrop of a troubled upbringing.

The narrative follows Martin from an Iowa childhood marked by abuse and alien abductions through the harsh realities of 1980s West Texas, where his family struggles to survive in a transient oil field community. As his life spirals into alcoholism and self-destruction, the paranormal encounters continue - bringing both terror and moments of transcendent connection.

With unflinching honesty, Martin chronicles his eventual path to sobriety and spiritual awakening, suggesting that his extraordinary experiences served a greater purpose in his journey toward healing. The memoir culminates in a synthesis of recovery wisdom and cosmic perspective as Martin confronts mortality, finding peace amid the incomprehensible.

Both deeply personal and universally resonant, this memoir challenges readers to expand their understanding of reality while offering hope that even the most haunted souls can find redemption. The author's polygraph results, included in the afterward, add another layer to this already compelling narrative.

If you enjoyed "Communion," "Waking Up in the Spirit World," and "The Sober Truth," you'll love "Between Worlds."

© 2026 Defiance Press and Publishing (Ebook): 9781966625636

Release date

Ebook: 15 January 2026