The Premonitions Bureau

In "The Premonitions Bureau," Sam Knight narrates the gripping true story of psychiatrist John Barker and his investigation into the power of premonitions following a tragic disaster in Aberfan, where a coal mine's waste collapsed and claimed many lives. Driven by a belief in supernatural warnings, Barker established a “premonitions bureau” to collect public dreams and forebodings, leading him on a profound exploration of the intersections between science, the occult, and human perception. With elegant prose, Knight delves into themes of coincidence and the mysterious ways we interpret our experiences, crafting an enthralling account filled with both wonder and unsettling truths.