Raymond Moody is an American psychiatrist and author, best known for his work on near-death experiences (NDEs). He gained prominence with his book, Life After Life, published in 1975, where he explored the accounts of individuals who have had NDEs. Moody's research has contributed significantly to the understanding of consciousness and the possibility of life after death. In addition to his work on NDEs, Moody has written several other books and has conducted extensive research in the fields of philosophy and psychology. He is also known for developing the concept of shared death experiences, where witnesses report similar experiences during the death of a loved one.