Whitley Strieber

Author of 'Communion' and fiction works

Whitley Strieber - Author of 'Communion' and fiction works
Born

June 13th, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An author achieved recognition primarily for the exploration of extraterrestrial themes in literature. Gained prominence with the book 'Communion', which discussed alleged experiences of abduction by aliens. Strieber also wrote horror fiction, with works such as 'The Wolfen' and 'The Hunger' gaining attention. 'Communion' became a bestseller and sparked significant discussion on the subject of UFOs and alien encounters.

Authored 'Communion', a bestseller on alien abductions

Wrote horror novels like 'The Wolfen' and 'The Hunger'

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