True Hallucinations: Being an Account of the Author's Extraordinary Adventures in the Devil's Paradise

Terence McKenna

Mar 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Al Kessel

About this audiobook

This mesmerizing, surreal account of the bizarre adventures of Terence McKenna, his brother Dennis, and a small band of their friends, is a wild ride of exotic experience and scientific inquiry. Exploring the Amazon Basin in search of mythical shamanic hallucinogens, they encounter a host of unusual characters-including a mushroom, a flying saucer, pirate Mantids from outer space, an appearance by James and Nora Joyce in the guise of poultry, and translinguistic matter-and discover the missing link in the development of human consciousness and language.

Ratings and reviews

Monotonously read and very difficult to follow. lots of ranting about rubbish "science" theories. I just got the feeling that these guys have been cooked by far too many psychedelic trips. would not recommend.

About the author

Terence McKenna (1946-2000), a philosopher, psychonaut, researcher, teacher, and lecturer, authored or coauthored several books, including The Invisible Landscape, The Archaic Revival, True Hallucinations, and Sacred Mushroom Seeker.

Al Kessel is a full-time narrator and voice actor currently living in Arizona, where he works from his professional home recording studio.