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Alien Agenda: Investigating the Extraterrestrial Presence Among Us
The bestselling author of "Crossfire" weaves together a wealth of new and long-suppressed evidence to present this unique, definitive examination of alien and paranormal events here and now. 16 pages of photos.
433 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1997
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Jim Marrs
49 books300 followersJim Marrs is an award-winning journalist and author. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in journalism, Marrs worked for and owned several Texas newspapers before becoming an independent journalist/author. Marrs is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, Crossfire: The Plot That Killed Kennedy, the basis for the Oliver Stone film JFK, and Rule by Secrecy.
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October 24, 2017
Another fantastic investigative piece of journalism by the late great Jim Marrs. This book is an excellent read if you are curious about the industrial military complex and deep state. How the Nazi Empire were dabbling in antigravity and rocketry. How with ancient relics and practising in occult rituals the Reich was able to build weapons of mass destruction. How the Reich was so far ahead of the rest of the world. The race to Berlin and the scientists given new passports and identities. Operation Paperclip. (Covered more in The Rise Of The Fourth Reich). Some went west to the US and became NASA and the others went east to Russia. Then the cold war and the space race began. He covers Roswell and other crash sites around the world. If you are into this stuff and love gaming check out the video game Return To Castle Wolfenstein, its old now but, one the greatest games ever made. There are sequels but this one was stellar. The antigravity and the genetically modified mutants and the mixing of the old and new tech through the manifestation of dark entities during occult practices. The Nazi's were well into this stuff and Jim Marrs covers it in his books. They have even made films about this stuff. The Keep. Raiders Of The Lost Arc. Dead Snow. Just to name a few.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 1, 2017
Good book. Lots of research seems to have been done here while presenting the issues. Issues wherein the public has been kept in the dark for decades. Most of the information is presented as available evidence but not officially considered, using which speculations are done regarding the presence, and visitations, of extra-terrestrials if any. The topics move to the extent of alien beings being remotely viewed by psychics; aliens who are many a times travelling through various dimensions; some having the easy capability to manipulate human minds; while some who even exist beyond the realm of the material in another plane itself.
A list of sources is available at the end of the book. There is too much of text here, which is quite exhaustive. I would not have read all of it myself if I had not felt majority of its contents authentic enough. Some of the content may be exaggerated. but I felt most of it was not. The author writes clearly in what he has to say with long descriptions and sources.
A list of sources is available at the end of the book. There is too much of text here, which is quite exhaustive. I would not have read all of it myself if I had not felt majority of its contents authentic enough. Some of the content may be exaggerated. but I felt most of it was not. The author writes clearly in what he has to say with long descriptions and sources.
March 14, 2015
This is more about the claims regarding aliens etc. and the evidences for governmental coverups than it is actually about the aliens themselves. Don't expect startling new information or a compellingly inclusive explanation. Most of it is old hat, but the stories are well told and the overview, while not critical enough, is broad.
Interestingly, my friend Mike Miley, the one who introduced me to Marrs, is cited in the text.
Interestingly, my friend Mike Miley, the one who introduced me to Marrs, is cited in the text.
October 26, 2011
In Jim Marrs' book, Alien Agenda, you will be reassured of the existence of UFO's and extraterrestrials. This non-fiction book opens with hard evidence that the moon is a source of alien activity. There are many chapters focused on various encounters with extraterrestrials. It is filled with farmer’s accounts of alien presence through crop circles; this is supported through images of perfect symmetrical circles in a target formation on large acres of land.
Another account is the Roswell crash incident that occurred in Roswell, New Mexico. This incident involved what is considered the first recognized UFO. The UFO had immense speed and impossible skilled movement. It crashed on a farmer named Brazel’s land which resulted in debris including alien bodies. In addition, Mac Brazel was taken by military personnel to swear not to spread word of this incident. The fact that the military took stance in concealment of the Roswell crash confirmed my belief of alien existence.
Going back to the evidence of alien activity involved with the moon, an excerpt that stood out to me was the fact that the moon was 4.5 billion years old; in existence before the earth and solar system. The first chairman of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Lunar Exploration Committee Dr. Robert Jastrow stated this through studying soil and rocks of the moon. A quote that stood out to me was, “…yet instruments left behind by Apollo missions sent a signal to Earth on March 7, 1971, indicating a “wind” of water had crossed the moons surface. Water on the moon is simply impossible, but physicists Dr. John Freedman Jr. and Dr. H. Ken Hills acknowledge the one hundred mile wide water vapor and believe water to be present.
Overall, Alien Agenda was definitely a very interesting read that was exciting especially in the “face-to-face” section. There were many stories of individual’s encounters with aliens. One individual reported that he was an alien in his previous life which is very far-fetched to numerous sightings of small beings with large heads and eyes and abductions. It was also a book that is comprehendible and a book that will answer your doubts and questions regarding aliens. Jim Marrs, is a respected journalist and from much research produced this massive book full of convincing evidence that aliens have visited and continue to visit our planet.
Another account is the Roswell crash incident that occurred in Roswell, New Mexico. This incident involved what is considered the first recognized UFO. The UFO had immense speed and impossible skilled movement. It crashed on a farmer named Brazel’s land which resulted in debris including alien bodies. In addition, Mac Brazel was taken by military personnel to swear not to spread word of this incident. The fact that the military took stance in concealment of the Roswell crash confirmed my belief of alien existence.
Going back to the evidence of alien activity involved with the moon, an excerpt that stood out to me was the fact that the moon was 4.5 billion years old; in existence before the earth and solar system. The first chairman of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Lunar Exploration Committee Dr. Robert Jastrow stated this through studying soil and rocks of the moon. A quote that stood out to me was, “…yet instruments left behind by Apollo missions sent a signal to Earth on March 7, 1971, indicating a “wind” of water had crossed the moons surface. Water on the moon is simply impossible, but physicists Dr. John Freedman Jr. and Dr. H. Ken Hills acknowledge the one hundred mile wide water vapor and believe water to be present.
Overall, Alien Agenda was definitely a very interesting read that was exciting especially in the “face-to-face” section. There were many stories of individual’s encounters with aliens. One individual reported that he was an alien in his previous life which is very far-fetched to numerous sightings of small beings with large heads and eyes and abductions. It was also a book that is comprehendible and a book that will answer your doubts and questions regarding aliens. Jim Marrs, is a respected journalist and from much research produced this massive book full of convincing evidence that aliens have visited and continue to visit our planet.
August 5, 2015
THE ROLLS ROYCE OF UFO BOOKS.
I have written reviews of other alien-related books such as LIFE WITH A COSMIC CLEARANCE on this site, but Jim Marrs' book stands alone in its place on my reference shelf. He refers to UFO sightings that many of us have heard about, but his evidence emphasizes the many cover-ups allegedly created by the military and government. He even includes snippets of information about witnesses of UFOS and alien contact who have been threatened with loss of life for themselves and their families if they report what they experienced. Marrs, like us, wonders why.
I have long been an admirer of Jim Marrs' work as well as a sharer of his interests in remote viewing, other dimensions, possible conspiracies that have yet to be resolved, and the secret control of our lives and finances. Labeled a conspiracy theorist, he downplays his opinions while focusing on facts obtained through meticulous research. He offers "just the facts, Ma'am" in a non-sensationalist but almost pedantic manner. As a former literary researcher and critic, I recognize the skillful use of resources. In his case, this includes lengthy quotes by other authors and interviewees, leaked top secret reports, articles and news stories, and the unabashed statements by former leaders, both military and civilian. He also points out how, in many cases, the media, supposedly guided by the principles of freedom of speech, remains mute regarding many of these important events.
His thoroughness is exemplified by his comprehensive appendix with its copious end-notes. What I find eerie about this work is that it was published prior to the 9-11 World Trade Center crime. His work about that horrific event and alleged cover-up is what introduced me to Jim Marrs. As with other tough Texans like Jim Garrison and Alex Jones, he is not about to be intimidated by forces that would prefer that he remain as silent as the corporate-owned media. As he concludes, the wealthy elite, operating at the expense of the tax paying pubic, would want to "gain control of or suppress any alien technology that might unbalance the status quo" and threaten "the monopolies of energy, communication, or health care ... (Marrs 394).
On a minor note: With his Texas hat, Jim Marrs reminds me of an image of writer and fellow science-fiction author Steve Lebel who has become an icon on Facebook sites.
Since this site lists how long it took me to read ALIEN AGENDA, I thought I would add that I was delayed more than usual by my own writing, by a clavicle breakage which is still mending, and by the time it has taken me to move from Candler Park in Atlanta (Little 5 Points) to Doraville fifteen miles away. This is a book that one wants to savor and devote uninterrupted time to. (Oh oh. Preposition.)
I have written reviews of other alien-related books such as LIFE WITH A COSMIC CLEARANCE on this site, but Jim Marrs' book stands alone in its place on my reference shelf. He refers to UFO sightings that many of us have heard about, but his evidence emphasizes the many cover-ups allegedly created by the military and government. He even includes snippets of information about witnesses of UFOS and alien contact who have been threatened with loss of life for themselves and their families if they report what they experienced. Marrs, like us, wonders why.
I have long been an admirer of Jim Marrs' work as well as a sharer of his interests in remote viewing, other dimensions, possible conspiracies that have yet to be resolved, and the secret control of our lives and finances. Labeled a conspiracy theorist, he downplays his opinions while focusing on facts obtained through meticulous research. He offers "just the facts, Ma'am" in a non-sensationalist but almost pedantic manner. As a former literary researcher and critic, I recognize the skillful use of resources. In his case, this includes lengthy quotes by other authors and interviewees, leaked top secret reports, articles and news stories, and the unabashed statements by former leaders, both military and civilian. He also points out how, in many cases, the media, supposedly guided by the principles of freedom of speech, remains mute regarding many of these important events.
His thoroughness is exemplified by his comprehensive appendix with its copious end-notes. What I find eerie about this work is that it was published prior to the 9-11 World Trade Center crime. His work about that horrific event and alleged cover-up is what introduced me to Jim Marrs. As with other tough Texans like Jim Garrison and Alex Jones, he is not about to be intimidated by forces that would prefer that he remain as silent as the corporate-owned media. As he concludes, the wealthy elite, operating at the expense of the tax paying pubic, would want to "gain control of or suppress any alien technology that might unbalance the status quo" and threaten "the monopolies of energy, communication, or health care ... (Marrs 394).
On a minor note: With his Texas hat, Jim Marrs reminds me of an image of writer and fellow science-fiction author Steve Lebel who has become an icon on Facebook sites.
Since this site lists how long it took me to read ALIEN AGENDA, I thought I would add that I was delayed more than usual by my own writing, by a clavicle breakage which is still mending, and by the time it has taken me to move from Candler Park in Atlanta (Little 5 Points) to Doraville fifteen miles away. This is a book that one wants to savor and devote uninterrupted time to. (Oh oh. Preposition.)
February 22, 2010
Jim Marrs did a lot of research for this book, some of it is a bit slow but it more than makes up for that with very interesting sections on UFO and abduction experiences, and fascinating material from remote viewing sessions. Personally I found the remote viewing material to be the most interesting part of the book, and the comments on what some of the UFO craft are capable of, and what some of the aliens are doing, is just fascinating.
July 5, 2011
very interesting and well put together, if you believe everything the remote viewers say towards the end, the world as we know it is much stranger
March 14, 2014
More good research and thoughtful analysis from Mr. Marrs. If you need an introduction to the field this is a great place to start. There is no wild speculation, just a reporters eye for detail and painting the broadest possible picture with the best available data.
He covers anomalous cosmology and historical references. He touches on known and speculative military technologies. He explains some of the reasons why there would be a cover-up. Then there are stories of human contact with the alien, cattle mutilations, crop circles and our governments explorations into remote viewing.
Yes, the lame hoax of a hoax that all the crop circles were done by Doug and Dave or some other pranksters after a night at the pub are put to rest. This book came out in 1997 and that hoax is still what everyone believes was the last word. The media will not readdress this issue.
To give you an idea how fair and balanced this book is, I recently read "Roswell and the Reich" which I think definitively proves that the Roswell wreckage was an advanced Nazi aircraft. I strongly urge everyone to read that book. The fact that Jim covers Roswell in "Alien Agenda" and only presents the evidence and the ensuing, well publicized cover-up does not affect the rest of the material in his book because he does not base further speculation on any presumptions of this event.
At the same time, Joseph Farrell, the author of "Roswell and the Reich" is not claiming that all UFOs are Nazi craft nor are they all necessarily terrestrial in nature.
These are both great books. I only gave Alien Agenda 4 stars because I have read so much UFO material that a lot of it is retread for me. It is excellent work though and if it had been my first book on alien theory it would have blown my mind!
Read anything you can by both of these authors!
He covers anomalous cosmology and historical references. He touches on known and speculative military technologies. He explains some of the reasons why there would be a cover-up. Then there are stories of human contact with the alien, cattle mutilations, crop circles and our governments explorations into remote viewing.
Yes, the lame hoax of a hoax that all the crop circles were done by Doug and Dave or some other pranksters after a night at the pub are put to rest. This book came out in 1997 and that hoax is still what everyone believes was the last word. The media will not readdress this issue.
To give you an idea how fair and balanced this book is, I recently read "Roswell and the Reich" which I think definitively proves that the Roswell wreckage was an advanced Nazi aircraft. I strongly urge everyone to read that book. The fact that Jim covers Roswell in "Alien Agenda" and only presents the evidence and the ensuing, well publicized cover-up does not affect the rest of the material in his book because he does not base further speculation on any presumptions of this event.
At the same time, Joseph Farrell, the author of "Roswell and the Reich" is not claiming that all UFOs are Nazi craft nor are they all necessarily terrestrial in nature.
These are both great books. I only gave Alien Agenda 4 stars because I have read so much UFO material that a lot of it is retread for me. It is excellent work though and if it had been my first book on alien theory it would have blown my mind!
Read anything you can by both of these authors!
October 17, 2012
I gave this book two stars for Marrs' preface which struck me as a very honest advice: don't trust me [Jim Marrs], and don't trust everything you read. He did the same for his previous book Crossfire in regards to the Kennedy assassination, and while I didn't buy everything Marrs presented in Crossfire-he seemed far more willing to devolve to the more complex theories than a straight explanation (his showing links to the CIA were particularly well done). He does the same in Alien Agenda, although far more so. Secret government agencies, suppressed evidence, murdered witnesses, Faustian bargains with creatures from another world. Marrs strings a web of deceit from the creation of the moon to the present day. I personally found the ancient astronaut chapter completely unbelievable-it relying upon the untrustworthy and previously debunked Chariots of the Gods, and to a certain extent every other chapter had its more unbelievable, illogical moments: Bob Lazar's story comes to mind. All in all, a more entertaining read than a factual one.
February 21, 2016
The reason I give this 5-stars is because it does exactly what it says on the tin. It covers the wide gamut of the UFO phenomena, informing you of its many aspects from government cover-ups to abduction testimony. Of course, it's a biased book mainly focusing on the 'reality' of the phenomena, and aims at getting to the truth of the matter rather than 'debunking' it as a non-existent, social or psychological fever dream.
So, if you're curious about UFOs and have a suspicion that there's something more to the phenomena than most people seem to think, this is the book to start with. It is not only well-researched and convincing, it is written with a sober and journalistic style which makes the 500 pages fly by. And, even if you're a veteran UFO reader, you'll learn quite a few new facts along the way.
I haven't read any other books by Jim Marrs, but if I were to go by the measure of this book I suspect his other books are worth investigating.
So, if you're curious about UFOs and have a suspicion that there's something more to the phenomena than most people seem to think, this is the book to start with. It is not only well-researched and convincing, it is written with a sober and journalistic style which makes the 500 pages fly by. And, even if you're a veteran UFO reader, you'll learn quite a few new facts along the way.
I haven't read any other books by Jim Marrs, but if I were to go by the measure of this book I suspect his other books are worth investigating.
October 8, 2017
The one-sentence review is that Jim Marrs’ “Alien Agenda” is simply not the best book I’ve read on the subject of aliens. I’ve read many, and while it’s hard to conclude exactly what is going on, something definitely is going on. However, Marrs’ book is the type that may do more damage than good to the field of investigation. Those who already lean in the direction that a phenomenon of some type is occurring will probably know much of the information here, while those who are skeptical will not only fail to be convinced by this book but will also find much in here that justifies their own skepticism. Marrs’ writing style makes it hard to decipher how seriously he takes the information he is presenting. At times it reads as if he’s relaying reliable evidence and testimony, while in the next paragraph he considers the objections and doubts. The result is a hodgepodge of data lacking a central narrative or key position, with quite a few concepts that are just plain ridiculous and hard to swallow.
For example, the theory that the moon is a fake satellite towed into place as a hollow observational base of alien operations. While there are plenty of interesting objects on the moon that defy explanation by staring at their grainy photographs, and while it does indeed seem like a nice coincidence that the moon is perfectly sized to exactly eclipse the sun (the sun’s diameter is about 400 times larger than that of the moon, and the sun is also about 400 times farther away), and while there’s always that theory that we never landed on the moon: there’s something just a bit too far-fetched about this hollow moon concept. It rings about as true as the idea that the moon rings like a bell when things land on it, and sounds about as hollow as the hollow earth theory that aliens are living inside the earth.
The rehashing of much of the Majestic 12 controversy, the survey of a few of the key abduction accounts, the retelling of crop circle events – there’s not much new here for those who have already read deeply into the subject, and for those just approaching the subject with an open mind I’m afraid this book may close their minds down and give them the comfort of walking away with the reaction that “this all sounds like a load of old claptrap to me.”
That said, I did particularly enjoy the chapter on remote viewing, a topic I had not read into previously. Much of what was relayed by the remote viewers sounds like something out of HP Lovecraft stories, which have routinely struck me as the work of a man deeply convinced of the ancient alien theory.
By the way, the name Marrs is a pretty great name for a guy writing about Mars.
Sadly, Marrs passed away August 2nd of this year. Rest in peace, Jim, and forgive me for this less than positive review of your book.
For example, the theory that the moon is a fake satellite towed into place as a hollow observational base of alien operations. While there are plenty of interesting objects on the moon that defy explanation by staring at their grainy photographs, and while it does indeed seem like a nice coincidence that the moon is perfectly sized to exactly eclipse the sun (the sun’s diameter is about 400 times larger than that of the moon, and the sun is also about 400 times farther away), and while there’s always that theory that we never landed on the moon: there’s something just a bit too far-fetched about this hollow moon concept. It rings about as true as the idea that the moon rings like a bell when things land on it, and sounds about as hollow as the hollow earth theory that aliens are living inside the earth.
The rehashing of much of the Majestic 12 controversy, the survey of a few of the key abduction accounts, the retelling of crop circle events – there’s not much new here for those who have already read deeply into the subject, and for those just approaching the subject with an open mind I’m afraid this book may close their minds down and give them the comfort of walking away with the reaction that “this all sounds like a load of old claptrap to me.”
That said, I did particularly enjoy the chapter on remote viewing, a topic I had not read into previously. Much of what was relayed by the remote viewers sounds like something out of HP Lovecraft stories, which have routinely struck me as the work of a man deeply convinced of the ancient alien theory.
By the way, the name Marrs is a pretty great name for a guy writing about Mars.
Sadly, Marrs passed away August 2nd of this year. Rest in peace, Jim, and forgive me for this less than positive review of your book.
October 19, 2020
So this was an interesting read. I got to be honest I still don’t know if I believe in UFOs or not. well let me preface that by saying I think that there are things in the sky that people see that are unidentified flying objects. I’ve seen one personally myself. with the recent New York Times article saying that expert pilots saw UFOs, it just adds a little bit more credibility to the story. I want to believe. I want to know. There’s been talks a lot about going outside the standard scientific realm and looking more into parapsychology and telepathy which have really bad outcomes. In other words not very repeatable. I understand the temptation to go outside of the scientific method. But the scientific method has allowed us to be in the culture that we are in. The success of the scientific method is without question. Jim and his book really does say that there is no hard and heavy evidence for UFO existence. I appreciate that. It’s evidence that should change a rational person’s mind. I think given the amount of planets that are in just our solar system alone, not even counting the universe because I don’t even know if we know how many planets are out there, it seems like if life started on this planet it could start on others. Whether or not they have come to our planet to study us, to learn about us out of curiosity or whether these stories are just a product of our human consciousness imagination mythology, I’m just not sure. But I Stay fascinated by the topic. So many people seen some pretty extraordinary things. The thing is, my life isn’t really enhanced if I believe or don’t believe in UFOs. But I’m open, just not convinced. I think people are actually seeing and experiencing things...but what exactly those things are is just not evidenced well. The book was interesting, with a lot of research done and from so many different avenues of expertise. If you fully believe in aliens and UFOS sans hard evidence, well, good on you. I will probably always be fascinated by the subject, without landing on surety right now. Although, I may just watch the sky tonight just to see if I can see something. 🍻
March 18, 2016
За жалост тази книга не е на нивото на Нашата окултна история. Твърде публицистична, твърде фактологична, твърде неувлекателна и на моменти дори досадна. Вярно, пълна с информация, но аз лично голяма част от тази информация я зная от други места, така че не бяха редки случаите, в които прескачах страници. Също имах усещането, че въпреки че е логичен и последователен, изказът на автора тук все още е леко нешлифован. Може да е било и от превода, който в по-голямата си част е учудващо добър и пунктоален. За гладния за информация по темата човек, четивото си заслужава. За мен не беше върха.
April 30, 2010
What Marrs does best, whether it is the JFK Murder, 9/11 or UFO's is not come to conclusions but ask questions. Among the questions asked is why no one else seems to want to ask the same ones. He rarely draws conclusions but does make one wonder if the powers that be consider us too stupid to deal with whatever is happening or what?
November 7, 2008
Alien Agenda is by far the best book for an overall sweeping look at the UFO phenomena. Jim Marrs does a wonderful job of giving the facts (or rumors as the case may be) rather than editorializing the issue. I recommend this book to anyone wanting a little more information about UFO's and the Alien Agenda.
September 8, 2010
the controversy over aliens has been going on for over 50 years. but alien sightings go all the way back to ancient egypt. believe it or not there is proof that aliens have visited us but it is for all the way back to ancient tablets that have been found. they have pictures of space ships which is amazing considering it was so long ago.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 8, 2011
Typical conspiracy theory. The book isn't about any "agenda" but, it is an entertaining timeline of all the major events in the modern UFO phenomenon, starting with the great airship sightings in the late nineteenth century. Jim Marrs, a journalist specializing in conspiracy and paranoia, typically takes facts and then jumps to wild conclusions under the guise of reporting.
March 10, 2007
Very far out. Lots of pertinent info on the subject. Still questionably far out. Ideas relating the subject matter to the moon landing, the JFK assassination, and religion. Definitely thought provoking. Again, Marrs is dry as fuck.
October 4, 2012
One of my all time fav books...i loaned the book out to a neighbor and he tossed it will have to buy another one...This book was amazing and got me interested in the ufo field of study..
i am a firm believer... a truly great book
i am a firm believer... a truly great book
January 4, 2008
Loved this book!
October 30, 2012
I didn't think I'd take this book very serious, but Marrs puts forth some very compelling evidence in this stunning book that will scare even hardened minds.
January 27, 2026
Jim Marrs challenges the reader's mindset regarding UFOs with an engaging narrative and a wealth of information that will make the reader to believe or not. Marrs proceeds with the belief that history is both accidental and conspiratorial. He admits that chance and conspiracy do impact events.
Starting with the mysteries surrounding the moon, the author delves into discoveries and questions raised about its location, rotation, constitution, and origin. Questions are raised and possible answers and theories are considered. There is also some discussion about Nazi Germany's involvement with UFOs and its use of UFO technology.
Marrs delves into ancient aliens by including the works and research of authors: Zecharia Sitchen, Erich Von Daniken and Graham Hancock. Each's theory is examined for their validity and scholarly value. There is also an inclusion of ancient maps, monuments, and land markers that indicate a knowledge of the earth requiring a view from above.
The author also examines the two major UFO events of 1947: the Roswell Crash and the Kenneth Arnold and Maury Island Sightings. Also covered is Captain Mantell's midair explosion in 1948 after contacting a UFO. There is an in-depth look at Operation Majestic-12 and raised question that are always evaded.
The author includes the perspective of UFO debunker, Philip Klass whose criticisms, investigations, and findings focused on obvious nomenclature errors, timeline contradictions, misquotes, and technical errors found in M-12 files and reports. The author does not dismiss his perspective and discoveries. He also included Dr. Donald Menzel, another debunker of UFOs. This transparency and inclusiveness added to value of the book. It seemed to me that the author was trying to convince himself while playing the devil's advocate.
Mr. Marrs' numerous eyewitness accounts throughout his book is balanced by the efforts of Captain Edward J. Ruppelt of Project Grudge (later Project Blue Book) who refined the government's perspective and investigative approach to UFO sightings. Marrs includes much factual and physical evidence that cannot simply be dismissed. The evidence was enough to have the CIA step in and take control of UFO incident analysis under CIA Director Walter Bedell Smith and Deputy Secretary Allen Dulles following the 1952 UFO sightings over Washington, DC. Skepticism abounded with Dr. J. Allen Hynek leading the charge. The government's stand change in the late-1950s signaled a plan to lessen the public hysteria. The USAF involvement almost disappeared by 1960 despite charges championed by Major Donald Keyhoe that the USAF was covering up and/or diffusing of continuing UFO incidents. The author cites many occurrences which take up pages.
The author did attribute the Great Blackout of 1965 and other worldly events to UFOs. Some were presented by famed French astrophysicist, Jacques Vallee and other scientists who were branded as 'crack-pots' but their assertions are given credence. Nonetheless, there was suppression of UFO incidents while governmental agencies built installations to study the phenomena. I was fascinated by the paradox. The author presented this as a matter of fact to illustrate that UFOs are real but their existence is a guarded fact. The author states that the main reasons for this controlled secrecy is due to a collaborative interaction with the aliens and the sharing of technology in payment for the aliens being allowed to live here. Bob Lazar, a scientist who worked at Area 51 was a central figure in the US reverse-engineering of alien technology. His story raises many eyes when he revealed it publicly. Wild as this is, there are doubters and nay-sayers about Lazar's contentions. His story has become legendary.
Mr. Marrs includes 'close encounters of the third kind" (physical contact with aliens). This narrative approach makes the tales believable. Among the many tales he relates the most famous and jarring the Barney & Betty Hill Abduction Case from 1961. Their case was revealed through hypnosis administered by their psychiatrist, Dr. Benjamin Simon. His tapes and subsequent therapy with the couple provided ground-breaking details about UFO abductions among which was the invitro pregnancy test which would not become a reality for 20 years. Their abduction trauma and therapy opened a new field and expanded psychiatric fields never imagined. Their case story (which led to a book and a movie) added credibility to proof of extraterrestrial visitation. The Hill story was made public in 1966 and opened the gates for more abduction tales to follow. One these was Maurice Masse's case which happened in 1965 but its details were revealed in late-1996 on the coat tails of the Hills' revelations. The Masse case included a detailed description of the alien ship. These two seminal cases provided the outline for of close encounter incidents for decades to come.
Marrs also includes the Billy Meier Case in his book. In 1978, Meier, a Swiss man of limited education related his numerous encounters with an alien from the Pleiadian star system. His physical proof of the spaceships was flimsy and dismissed. His story's details 'fit' the classic alien encounter model. His story became seminal in the UFO debate. UFO experts, authors, engineers, and debunkers like Wally Gentleman, Dr. Robert Nathan, Gary Kinder, Marcel Vogel, Lee Elders, Timothy Good, and others all took a critical view of Meier. They remained perplexed and could not come up with a consensus. The result was that the Meier Case remains controversial. It did introduce the Pleidians from the planet Erra in the Andromeda Galaxy into the UFO debate and pop culture. Their utopian world fed imaginations and influenced a generation of UFO and science fiction authors and investigators.
In two separate events, Betty Andreasson and Travis Walton both claimed to have been abducted and missing for days. Unlike the Hills, these two claimed to have traveled outside the Earth and then returned. Despite their detailed tales, many scoffed as both based on science of the time and the claim of space travel. Still, in Walton's case, a lie detector showed him being truthful. Even though Klass dismissed the test results Walton's tale resulted in a book and a movie. Marrs' handling of abduction cases is sensitive and comprehensive (citing Budd Hopkins' book, 'Missing Time) but he does consider mass hallucination as probable as a psych0-phenomena. Hypnosis is presented as a key to unlocking the truth about these people's experiences. Where once it was scoffed at, hypnosis is now seen as a tool to unlocking the subconscious. The question of whether the unassailable truth or the individual's Version of the truth is still debated. Regardless of what researchers and authors like Dr, John Mack state, we may never know the truth but one must persist in the quest for THE answer. One person dared to lay out his own alien abduction experiences for all to read and digest. Author and lecturer, Whitley Strieber mesmerized all with his personal alien encounter 'tell-all" book, 'Communion' in 1987. The subsequent movie of the same name in 1989 brought alien abduction back for another round of debate. Strieber's bold statement that he embraced his experiences and built a positive life on them. Still, he suffered emotionally from the experience.
Interestingly, the author does mention the trauma suffered by the victims of these abductions and physical violations. He goes into some detail about abductee support groups. Perceptions of a change of reality result. The increasing rate of psychic abilities in abductees has resulted in a new related field. Medical examinations with a focus on reproductive organs are detailed. The physical evidence gathered from the abductees has been gathered and studied with no conclusion other than the materials are not of any earthly source. Aside from the effects on the people, there is increasing interest in investigating and noting changes to the physical environment in which these abductions begin. The author includes other physical evidence found at the abduction sites. Hypnosis has helped investigators in searching for and finding small metal pieces and other non-organic evidence, alien implanted devices. In addition, alien implant tissues and mislocated chemical compounds have been found in abductees' bodies. While known UFO investigators and authors Budd Hopkins, Richard Thompson, Jenny Randles and the aforementioned, Dr. Mack concur that these experiences are likely real and solid physical evidence exist neither they nor anyone else has been able to fully ascertain the reasons for these implants. This point is one of the strongest and undeniable truth of this book.
Animal mutilations have been reported since the 1960s and reporter, Dorothy Aldridge believed that the mutilations were unnatural. After visiting slaughter houses she developed her belief of scientific dissections. Devil worshippers were suspected and later disproved in 1975. Several western state law enforcement departments began to collaborate in the late-1970s. Their shared data helped them establish animal mutilation traits. Among the commonalities was the absence of blood in the carcasses, the removal of organs (especially reproductive) were removed, and residual radiation was noted. Another reporter, Linda Moulton Howe shone a spotlight on their increase and grizzly nature in 1979. Her 1980 documentary, "Strange Harvest" won an Emmy. Howe later focused on the government's involvement in investigating and controlling findings of their investigations. Cattle ranchers had asked their representatives to investigate these grizzly slaughter in the Western states. Author and scientist, Dr. Henry Monteith contends with Howe that the government is indeed tracking the mutilations. Dr. Monteith feels that these mutilations serve a purpose. James Wommack, an animal geneticist picks up Monteith's line of reasoning and believes that these animals are being studied to gain more knowledge about man because 'we are what we eat." Another investigative reporter, Tom Adams focused on the surgical nature and removal of organs. There are many scientific theories that have been postulated. The author, Marrs postulates that these animal mutilations are increasing as part of the aliens' plan. The author does focus on the emotional trauma of animal mutilations. His connecting the animal mutilations to UFOs and aliens show and release of abductees reflect a reasoning capability. Afterall, the higher form of life is more valued hence it is a society of some sort. Yes, we cannot fully fathom what aliens are thinking but we can take it back a bit and see that there is a scientific method at play here. This heartfelt truth makes one feel for those subjected and the animals that are being dissected. Therefore, we can expect the animal mutilations to continue.
Adding a wrinkle to this is the phenomena of the 'chupacabra' (goatsucker) in Puerto Rico, Mexico and southern Texas. Chupacabra attack reports started in the mid-1990s. Livestock were/are being drained of blood and sucker marks are found on their bodies. It has large oval eyes and fur. Is it alien? Is it cultural or regional? There have been reported UFO sightings when there are chupacabra attacks reported. This phenomena is being closely investigated and there are still many questions.
Crop circles have been a worldwide phenomena recorded since the early-1600s. But, the phenomena came to the forefront in the 1970s. Governments, scientists, and paranormal investigators have jumped on the crop circle phenomena. Their size and intricacy have grown since the mid-1990s. The field of cerealogy (derived from Ceres, the Roman god of agriculture) was born at this time. What many called hoaxes were now studied by specialists. In the mid-1980s, the Circle Effects Research (CERES) organization categorized 24 common circle patterns. The shape of the crop circle followed which included circular, elliptical and oblate. Most of the crop circles swirled outward and clockwise. The affected crop was pressed down in different layers, with some layers swirling in a direction opposite to the layer above or below. Crop stalks are pressed down, many at a 90 degree angle, yet not damaged nor broken. The stalks are interwoven in a braidlike manner but the crops remain alive. The crops grow horizontally. There are also molecular changes in the crops, consistent with extreme heat, There have never been any footprints even though the intricacy would require close proximity design. The circles are formed in all seasons, on all types of terrain, and are clean and defined around the borders. The crop circles appear within hours and vehicles or people are ever spotted. Other phenomena (orbs, flashing lights, colors, different sounds and energy fields) have been recorded around crop circles. Dr. Terence Meaden is a leading proponent of nonintelligent design claims an atmospheric anomaly known as a "plasma vortex" is the cause. While plausible, his theory fails to account for the lack of plant damage and the intricate designs. Another researcher, Donald L. Cyr claims the circles are caused by 'whistler', very low frequency radio waves and charged particle waves produced by lightning. It does not account for the aforementioned factors. Other nonintelligence explanations (electromagnetism, piezoelectric energy, subterranean gas or energy pressure) also failed to answer all the aspects. Even lasers were dismissed. Try as they may, the debunkers have all been stymied as thousands of crop circles appeared since the late-1990s. Even two hoaxers, Doug & Dave failed to foil the study of genuine crop circles. In the 21st century, more scientific analysis revealed more intricacies which debunkers could not counter. it is now widely accepted that there is intelligent design behind the crop circles because of mathematical design and codes. It is now widely accepted that it is likely extra-terrestrial. This too has been ridiculed but crop circle supporters cannot be swayed. Truthfully, many believe that there are messages to the human race contained within the crop circles.
Remote viewing(RV) became a military project in Washington, DC in 1985. The project directors sought experiment in RV - the ability to mentally see a person, place, or thing from any distance. Under the direction of the Naval Intelligence and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) a group was selected and trained to use this psychic ability for spying purposes. The irony of this program was that the same government that denied the reality of UFOs for decades became engaged in a psychic remote viewing. Mental communication had often been cited by UFO abductees, including remote viewing. RV stems from the legacy of prophets of old, many mentioned in the Bible (Isaiah, Deborah, et al), Asian prophets, the Oracle of Delphi, St. Joan, and Nostradamus. Modern parapsychological researcher, Charles Richet studied clairvoyance in the 1880s and researchers, Joseph and Louisa Rhine demonstrated the existence of psychic phenomena, extrasensory perception (ESP), and psychokinesis (PK) from the 1930s until 1970. Their research led others like Professor Ingo Swann, Dr. Gertrude Schmeidler, Dr. Karlis Osis, and Dr. Harold E. Puthoff to conduct psychic experiments in order to identify psychic ability at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI). RV held a special interest for the trio. Experimentation began in 1971 and continued until 1976. In 1976, the research was transferred to U.S. Army Intelligence & Security Command (INSCOM). Under the direction of Major General Ed Thompson, the project was used for a variety of missions. By the 1980s, the CIA was involved in using RV to locate enemies. In the 1990s, RV was applied to space exploration. Ingo Swann's work was crucial to the expanding space exploration in 1970s, Voyager I and 2. He revealed much outer space information that was classified by NASA. in 1989, PSI TECH was formed by several military-trained remote viewers and it offered its services to any entity who would pay for their services. Corruption and misuse (psychic-formed crop circles, spying and monitoring secret meetings, visits to the past, a heaven-like paradise, and the future) soon followed. Questions were raised about the PSI viewers interfering and manipulating events. Several PSI viewers claimed that they could find solutions to future world issues through RV by visiting other dimensions. In time, the PSI viewers realized that the military was manipulating them for their own military and space exploration plans. Technological advancements, communication with extra-terrestrials, and knowledge of the planets' history (including Mars) came from PSI intel by 1993. Swann and one PSI viewer, Major Edward Dames voiced concern about alien intent and their manipulation as more information about UFOs was uncovered. The PSI viewers revealed the occult aspect of aliens, different alien types (grays and reptilians), and abductions. By 1996, all military personnel left PSI. RV will reveal the aliens' true agenda.
The author writes about the metaphysical communications. The appearance of a glowing disc at Fatima, Portugal in 1917 has been classified as a UFO event because heavenly messages were received. Mass hysteria was cited and the author jumps into the topic of mental manipulation. Researcher, William Bramley asserts that mass manipulation has been used to control people's perceptions. His book, 'The Gods of Eden" tackles the reality of mesmerizing historical control. Bramley's thesis reflects the historical belief that humans are pawns of superior beings. The author includes tales of alien mass communications. Edgar Cayce and his visions about Atlantis and aliens fit into extra-terrestrial communications. His visions have borne new information about the past, man's spiritual side, and telepathic communications. Others have had visions about the concept of reality which has been squelched by current scientific ideology. The belief in intelligent design has swayed many and will continue to grow. The concept of an intelligent being (God) or an advanced civilizations (Atlantis & Lemuria) is not new. The belief that we are the seed of 'extra-terrestrials (God, aliens, et al) is argued based on one's mindset.
UFO investigation & re-examinations, growth of psychic research, and entertainment perceptions have led to a greater acceptance of the UFO phenomena. UFOs are central to our history and pop culture.
Marrs accomplished his goal to present the 'pros' & 'cons' of UFOS & aliens, present new information, and challenge the reader's mindset. I remain a believer with a spiritual bent to that belief.
Starting with the mysteries surrounding the moon, the author delves into discoveries and questions raised about its location, rotation, constitution, and origin. Questions are raised and possible answers and theories are considered. There is also some discussion about Nazi Germany's involvement with UFOs and its use of UFO technology.
Marrs delves into ancient aliens by including the works and research of authors: Zecharia Sitchen, Erich Von Daniken and Graham Hancock. Each's theory is examined for their validity and scholarly value. There is also an inclusion of ancient maps, monuments, and land markers that indicate a knowledge of the earth requiring a view from above.
The author also examines the two major UFO events of 1947: the Roswell Crash and the Kenneth Arnold and Maury Island Sightings. Also covered is Captain Mantell's midair explosion in 1948 after contacting a UFO. There is an in-depth look at Operation Majestic-12 and raised question that are always evaded.
The author includes the perspective of UFO debunker, Philip Klass whose criticisms, investigations, and findings focused on obvious nomenclature errors, timeline contradictions, misquotes, and technical errors found in M-12 files and reports. The author does not dismiss his perspective and discoveries. He also included Dr. Donald Menzel, another debunker of UFOs. This transparency and inclusiveness added to value of the book. It seemed to me that the author was trying to convince himself while playing the devil's advocate.
Mr. Marrs' numerous eyewitness accounts throughout his book is balanced by the efforts of Captain Edward J. Ruppelt of Project Grudge (later Project Blue Book) who refined the government's perspective and investigative approach to UFO sightings. Marrs includes much factual and physical evidence that cannot simply be dismissed. The evidence was enough to have the CIA step in and take control of UFO incident analysis under CIA Director Walter Bedell Smith and Deputy Secretary Allen Dulles following the 1952 UFO sightings over Washington, DC. Skepticism abounded with Dr. J. Allen Hynek leading the charge. The government's stand change in the late-1950s signaled a plan to lessen the public hysteria. The USAF involvement almost disappeared by 1960 despite charges championed by Major Donald Keyhoe that the USAF was covering up and/or diffusing of continuing UFO incidents. The author cites many occurrences which take up pages.
The author did attribute the Great Blackout of 1965 and other worldly events to UFOs. Some were presented by famed French astrophysicist, Jacques Vallee and other scientists who were branded as 'crack-pots' but their assertions are given credence. Nonetheless, there was suppression of UFO incidents while governmental agencies built installations to study the phenomena. I was fascinated by the paradox. The author presented this as a matter of fact to illustrate that UFOs are real but their existence is a guarded fact. The author states that the main reasons for this controlled secrecy is due to a collaborative interaction with the aliens and the sharing of technology in payment for the aliens being allowed to live here. Bob Lazar, a scientist who worked at Area 51 was a central figure in the US reverse-engineering of alien technology. His story raises many eyes when he revealed it publicly. Wild as this is, there are doubters and nay-sayers about Lazar's contentions. His story has become legendary.
Mr. Marrs includes 'close encounters of the third kind" (physical contact with aliens). This narrative approach makes the tales believable. Among the many tales he relates the most famous and jarring the Barney & Betty Hill Abduction Case from 1961. Their case was revealed through hypnosis administered by their psychiatrist, Dr. Benjamin Simon. His tapes and subsequent therapy with the couple provided ground-breaking details about UFO abductions among which was the invitro pregnancy test which would not become a reality for 20 years. Their abduction trauma and therapy opened a new field and expanded psychiatric fields never imagined. Their case story (which led to a book and a movie) added credibility to proof of extraterrestrial visitation. The Hill story was made public in 1966 and opened the gates for more abduction tales to follow. One these was Maurice Masse's case which happened in 1965 but its details were revealed in late-1996 on the coat tails of the Hills' revelations. The Masse case included a detailed description of the alien ship. These two seminal cases provided the outline for of close encounter incidents for decades to come.
Marrs also includes the Billy Meier Case in his book. In 1978, Meier, a Swiss man of limited education related his numerous encounters with an alien from the Pleiadian star system. His physical proof of the spaceships was flimsy and dismissed. His story's details 'fit' the classic alien encounter model. His story became seminal in the UFO debate. UFO experts, authors, engineers, and debunkers like Wally Gentleman, Dr. Robert Nathan, Gary Kinder, Marcel Vogel, Lee Elders, Timothy Good, and others all took a critical view of Meier. They remained perplexed and could not come up with a consensus. The result was that the Meier Case remains controversial. It did introduce the Pleidians from the planet Erra in the Andromeda Galaxy into the UFO debate and pop culture. Their utopian world fed imaginations and influenced a generation of UFO and science fiction authors and investigators.
In two separate events, Betty Andreasson and Travis Walton both claimed to have been abducted and missing for days. Unlike the Hills, these two claimed to have traveled outside the Earth and then returned. Despite their detailed tales, many scoffed as both based on science of the time and the claim of space travel. Still, in Walton's case, a lie detector showed him being truthful. Even though Klass dismissed the test results Walton's tale resulted in a book and a movie. Marrs' handling of abduction cases is sensitive and comprehensive (citing Budd Hopkins' book, 'Missing Time) but he does consider mass hallucination as probable as a psych0-phenomena. Hypnosis is presented as a key to unlocking the truth about these people's experiences. Where once it was scoffed at, hypnosis is now seen as a tool to unlocking the subconscious. The question of whether the unassailable truth or the individual's Version of the truth is still debated. Regardless of what researchers and authors like Dr, John Mack state, we may never know the truth but one must persist in the quest for THE answer. One person dared to lay out his own alien abduction experiences for all to read and digest. Author and lecturer, Whitley Strieber mesmerized all with his personal alien encounter 'tell-all" book, 'Communion' in 1987. The subsequent movie of the same name in 1989 brought alien abduction back for another round of debate. Strieber's bold statement that he embraced his experiences and built a positive life on them. Still, he suffered emotionally from the experience.
Interestingly, the author does mention the trauma suffered by the victims of these abductions and physical violations. He goes into some detail about abductee support groups. Perceptions of a change of reality result. The increasing rate of psychic abilities in abductees has resulted in a new related field. Medical examinations with a focus on reproductive organs are detailed. The physical evidence gathered from the abductees has been gathered and studied with no conclusion other than the materials are not of any earthly source. Aside from the effects on the people, there is increasing interest in investigating and noting changes to the physical environment in which these abductions begin. The author includes other physical evidence found at the abduction sites. Hypnosis has helped investigators in searching for and finding small metal pieces and other non-organic evidence, alien implanted devices. In addition, alien implant tissues and mislocated chemical compounds have been found in abductees' bodies. While known UFO investigators and authors Budd Hopkins, Richard Thompson, Jenny Randles and the aforementioned, Dr. Mack concur that these experiences are likely real and solid physical evidence exist neither they nor anyone else has been able to fully ascertain the reasons for these implants. This point is one of the strongest and undeniable truth of this book.
Animal mutilations have been reported since the 1960s and reporter, Dorothy Aldridge believed that the mutilations were unnatural. After visiting slaughter houses she developed her belief of scientific dissections. Devil worshippers were suspected and later disproved in 1975. Several western state law enforcement departments began to collaborate in the late-1970s. Their shared data helped them establish animal mutilation traits. Among the commonalities was the absence of blood in the carcasses, the removal of organs (especially reproductive) were removed, and residual radiation was noted. Another reporter, Linda Moulton Howe shone a spotlight on their increase and grizzly nature in 1979. Her 1980 documentary, "Strange Harvest" won an Emmy. Howe later focused on the government's involvement in investigating and controlling findings of their investigations. Cattle ranchers had asked their representatives to investigate these grizzly slaughter in the Western states. Author and scientist, Dr. Henry Monteith contends with Howe that the government is indeed tracking the mutilations. Dr. Monteith feels that these mutilations serve a purpose. James Wommack, an animal geneticist picks up Monteith's line of reasoning and believes that these animals are being studied to gain more knowledge about man because 'we are what we eat." Another investigative reporter, Tom Adams focused on the surgical nature and removal of organs. There are many scientific theories that have been postulated. The author, Marrs postulates that these animal mutilations are increasing as part of the aliens' plan. The author does focus on the emotional trauma of animal mutilations. His connecting the animal mutilations to UFOs and aliens show and release of abductees reflect a reasoning capability. Afterall, the higher form of life is more valued hence it is a society of some sort. Yes, we cannot fully fathom what aliens are thinking but we can take it back a bit and see that there is a scientific method at play here. This heartfelt truth makes one feel for those subjected and the animals that are being dissected. Therefore, we can expect the animal mutilations to continue.
Adding a wrinkle to this is the phenomena of the 'chupacabra' (goatsucker) in Puerto Rico, Mexico and southern Texas. Chupacabra attack reports started in the mid-1990s. Livestock were/are being drained of blood and sucker marks are found on their bodies. It has large oval eyes and fur. Is it alien? Is it cultural or regional? There have been reported UFO sightings when there are chupacabra attacks reported. This phenomena is being closely investigated and there are still many questions.
Crop circles have been a worldwide phenomena recorded since the early-1600s. But, the phenomena came to the forefront in the 1970s. Governments, scientists, and paranormal investigators have jumped on the crop circle phenomena. Their size and intricacy have grown since the mid-1990s. The field of cerealogy (derived from Ceres, the Roman god of agriculture) was born at this time. What many called hoaxes were now studied by specialists. In the mid-1980s, the Circle Effects Research (CERES) organization categorized 24 common circle patterns. The shape of the crop circle followed which included circular, elliptical and oblate. Most of the crop circles swirled outward and clockwise. The affected crop was pressed down in different layers, with some layers swirling in a direction opposite to the layer above or below. Crop stalks are pressed down, many at a 90 degree angle, yet not damaged nor broken. The stalks are interwoven in a braidlike manner but the crops remain alive. The crops grow horizontally. There are also molecular changes in the crops, consistent with extreme heat, There have never been any footprints even though the intricacy would require close proximity design. The circles are formed in all seasons, on all types of terrain, and are clean and defined around the borders. The crop circles appear within hours and vehicles or people are ever spotted. Other phenomena (orbs, flashing lights, colors, different sounds and energy fields) have been recorded around crop circles. Dr. Terence Meaden is a leading proponent of nonintelligent design claims an atmospheric anomaly known as a "plasma vortex" is the cause. While plausible, his theory fails to account for the lack of plant damage and the intricate designs. Another researcher, Donald L. Cyr claims the circles are caused by 'whistler', very low frequency radio waves and charged particle waves produced by lightning. It does not account for the aforementioned factors. Other nonintelligence explanations (electromagnetism, piezoelectric energy, subterranean gas or energy pressure) also failed to answer all the aspects. Even lasers were dismissed. Try as they may, the debunkers have all been stymied as thousands of crop circles appeared since the late-1990s. Even two hoaxers, Doug & Dave failed to foil the study of genuine crop circles. In the 21st century, more scientific analysis revealed more intricacies which debunkers could not counter. it is now widely accepted that there is intelligent design behind the crop circles because of mathematical design and codes. It is now widely accepted that it is likely extra-terrestrial. This too has been ridiculed but crop circle supporters cannot be swayed. Truthfully, many believe that there are messages to the human race contained within the crop circles.
Remote viewing(RV) became a military project in Washington, DC in 1985. The project directors sought experiment in RV - the ability to mentally see a person, place, or thing from any distance. Under the direction of the Naval Intelligence and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) a group was selected and trained to use this psychic ability for spying purposes. The irony of this program was that the same government that denied the reality of UFOs for decades became engaged in a psychic remote viewing. Mental communication had often been cited by UFO abductees, including remote viewing. RV stems from the legacy of prophets of old, many mentioned in the Bible (Isaiah, Deborah, et al), Asian prophets, the Oracle of Delphi, St. Joan, and Nostradamus. Modern parapsychological researcher, Charles Richet studied clairvoyance in the 1880s and researchers, Joseph and Louisa Rhine demonstrated the existence of psychic phenomena, extrasensory perception (ESP), and psychokinesis (PK) from the 1930s until 1970. Their research led others like Professor Ingo Swann, Dr. Gertrude Schmeidler, Dr. Karlis Osis, and Dr. Harold E. Puthoff to conduct psychic experiments in order to identify psychic ability at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI). RV held a special interest for the trio. Experimentation began in 1971 and continued until 1976. In 1976, the research was transferred to U.S. Army Intelligence & Security Command (INSCOM). Under the direction of Major General Ed Thompson, the project was used for a variety of missions. By the 1980s, the CIA was involved in using RV to locate enemies. In the 1990s, RV was applied to space exploration. Ingo Swann's work was crucial to the expanding space exploration in 1970s, Voyager I and 2. He revealed much outer space information that was classified by NASA. in 1989, PSI TECH was formed by several military-trained remote viewers and it offered its services to any entity who would pay for their services. Corruption and misuse (psychic-formed crop circles, spying and monitoring secret meetings, visits to the past, a heaven-like paradise, and the future) soon followed. Questions were raised about the PSI viewers interfering and manipulating events. Several PSI viewers claimed that they could find solutions to future world issues through RV by visiting other dimensions. In time, the PSI viewers realized that the military was manipulating them for their own military and space exploration plans. Technological advancements, communication with extra-terrestrials, and knowledge of the planets' history (including Mars) came from PSI intel by 1993. Swann and one PSI viewer, Major Edward Dames voiced concern about alien intent and their manipulation as more information about UFOs was uncovered. The PSI viewers revealed the occult aspect of aliens, different alien types (grays and reptilians), and abductions. By 1996, all military personnel left PSI. RV will reveal the aliens' true agenda.
The author writes about the metaphysical communications. The appearance of a glowing disc at Fatima, Portugal in 1917 has been classified as a UFO event because heavenly messages were received. Mass hysteria was cited and the author jumps into the topic of mental manipulation. Researcher, William Bramley asserts that mass manipulation has been used to control people's perceptions. His book, 'The Gods of Eden" tackles the reality of mesmerizing historical control. Bramley's thesis reflects the historical belief that humans are pawns of superior beings. The author includes tales of alien mass communications. Edgar Cayce and his visions about Atlantis and aliens fit into extra-terrestrial communications. His visions have borne new information about the past, man's spiritual side, and telepathic communications. Others have had visions about the concept of reality which has been squelched by current scientific ideology. The belief in intelligent design has swayed many and will continue to grow. The concept of an intelligent being (God) or an advanced civilizations (Atlantis & Lemuria) is not new. The belief that we are the seed of 'extra-terrestrials (God, aliens, et al) is argued based on one's mindset.
UFO investigation & re-examinations, growth of psychic research, and entertainment perceptions have led to a greater acceptance of the UFO phenomena. UFOs are central to our history and pop culture.
Marrs accomplished his goal to present the 'pros' & 'cons' of UFOS & aliens, present new information, and challenge the reader's mindset. I remain a believer with a spiritual bent to that belief.
November 13, 2024
Some of the historical analysis is genuinely great, specifically his analysis of Nazi interest in the Occult, experiments with unconventional propulsion methods, and development of experimental aircraft. I also enjoyed how he connected that to U.S. and Soviet interest in similar topics along with other topics such as remote viewing post WWII. The book ties those elements all together by discussing how this history influenced the development of the military-industrial complex, which plays a major role in UFOs/UAPs, all of which is fair assessment and not unreasonable.
But the rest of the book has major issues, falling into the usual traps works like this usually do: misunderstanding what the deep state is (a pervasive issue that is still duping many people today), presenting fourth and fifth hand accounts as fact with only loose speculation for evidence, connecting people, places, events, and organizations together with assumptions, etc.
In the author’s defense, we are in a new chapter of the UFO/UAP/NHI topic that is in a somewhat better place despite the efforts of many to exploit or otherwise run the train off the tracks. But a book like this is essentially useless these days. We know recovery and development programs exist regarding unconventional, transmedium objects. We know these have been witnessed by qualified observers with military, political, and scientific backgrounds.
What we need now is continued testimony under oath from those qualified observers and individuals that are or were part of these programs, and even more importantly, the declassification of direct evidence of the so called 5 observables. And all of it should be subject to rigorous public and scientific scrutiny.
Stuff like this isn’t useful anymore. Somewhat ironically, it’s much harder to identify a good book on the topic these days, as many of them rehash stuff like this and attempt to justify it by pointing to the bits of disclosure we now have as the justification.
There’s room for books *like* this if they both take into account what we now know as fact and are clear about what is speculation and what isn’t.
But the rest of the book has major issues, falling into the usual traps works like this usually do: misunderstanding what the deep state is (a pervasive issue that is still duping many people today), presenting fourth and fifth hand accounts as fact with only loose speculation for evidence, connecting people, places, events, and organizations together with assumptions, etc.
In the author’s defense, we are in a new chapter of the UFO/UAP/NHI topic that is in a somewhat better place despite the efforts of many to exploit or otherwise run the train off the tracks. But a book like this is essentially useless these days. We know recovery and development programs exist regarding unconventional, transmedium objects. We know these have been witnessed by qualified observers with military, political, and scientific backgrounds.
What we need now is continued testimony under oath from those qualified observers and individuals that are or were part of these programs, and even more importantly, the declassification of direct evidence of the so called 5 observables. And all of it should be subject to rigorous public and scientific scrutiny.
Stuff like this isn’t useful anymore. Somewhat ironically, it’s much harder to identify a good book on the topic these days, as many of them rehash stuff like this and attempt to justify it by pointing to the bits of disclosure we now have as the justification.
There’s room for books *like* this if they both take into account what we now know as fact and are clear about what is speculation and what isn’t.
December 31, 2021
It's rare to come across a book with an admittedly terrible cover, and a name that (despite mildly clever use of alliteration), reads like the kind of dross you would find in the two dollar bin of a book sale. Although with Jim Marrs name attached to it, there is little chance it would ever frequent such an unfortunate place as those dank and dingy clearance book sale stores. Seriously, they make me sad. Its like the pound for books.
Refreshingly, this is one of the most polished, professional and meticulously researched books on the subject one would find anywhere. Given an extra dose of readability and that southern panache Mr. Marrs was well known for. Being something of a connoisseur on the subject, at least in my formative years, where there wasn't an alien book at my local library or whenever I came across a new one at any bookstore I entered, that I didn't immediately purchase and absorb. And whilst my reading habits may have evolved beyond the rather typical and overly discussed famous UFO sighting cases of the day (to a much darker although still very much related themed reads), there is still that part of me that loves little more than your good ol' typical UFO tale. To Jim's credit, he straddles the line between the both very well, covering your more general tales you would expect to find, whilst delving deeper than most would dare to go, with the book being all the better for it. It's been a while since I read it in fact. Definitely about time for a reread. Any self respecting Alien enthusiast has either read this book, or intends to in the very near future. Find out what all the cool kids are talking about... 4/5
OmniBen.
Refreshingly, this is one of the most polished, professional and meticulously researched books on the subject one would find anywhere. Given an extra dose of readability and that southern panache Mr. Marrs was well known for. Being something of a connoisseur on the subject, at least in my formative years, where there wasn't an alien book at my local library or whenever I came across a new one at any bookstore I entered, that I didn't immediately purchase and absorb. And whilst my reading habits may have evolved beyond the rather typical and overly discussed famous UFO sighting cases of the day (to a much darker although still very much related themed reads), there is still that part of me that loves little more than your good ol' typical UFO tale. To Jim's credit, he straddles the line between the both very well, covering your more general tales you would expect to find, whilst delving deeper than most would dare to go, with the book being all the better for it. It's been a while since I read it in fact. Definitely about time for a reread. Any self respecting Alien enthusiast has either read this book, or intends to in the very near future. Find out what all the cool kids are talking about... 4/5
OmniBen.
May 19, 2021
Subtitle: Investigating the Extraterrestrial Presence Among Us
Continuing my re-read of the top three conspiracy books by Jim Marrs, today I am reviewing Alien Agenda. This book focuses on UFOs and their theoretical occupants. In typical Marrs fashion, he presents quite a few different viewpoints and theories and lets his readers decide which ones they feel are worthy of their belief.
Marrs begins with a look at the moon and various theories of where it came from and how it came to orbit Earth. Much of what scientists thought about the moon was disproven by the Apollo lunar landing missions, so this was an pretty eye-opening section. Next, the ancient astronaut theories were examined, followed by a more or less chronological presentation of various aspects of the UFO phenomenon and the government/military reaction to it. The book also looked at cattle mutilations, crop circles, and remote viewing. The book’s epilogue raised the question of who really rules our planet (in cartoons, TV shows, and movies aliens often make the request “Take me to your leader…”), setting the stage for the third book I plan to re-read, Rule by Secrecy – Marrs’ unique look at secret societies and the esoteric knowledge he believes they possess.
I gave Alien Agenda five stars on Goodreads. It wasn’t as great as I remembered, but there was a lot of information in it that blew my mind the first time I read it more than twenty years ago.
Continuing my re-read of the top three conspiracy books by Jim Marrs, today I am reviewing Alien Agenda. This book focuses on UFOs and their theoretical occupants. In typical Marrs fashion, he presents quite a few different viewpoints and theories and lets his readers decide which ones they feel are worthy of their belief.
Marrs begins with a look at the moon and various theories of where it came from and how it came to orbit Earth. Much of what scientists thought about the moon was disproven by the Apollo lunar landing missions, so this was an pretty eye-opening section. Next, the ancient astronaut theories were examined, followed by a more or less chronological presentation of various aspects of the UFO phenomenon and the government/military reaction to it. The book also looked at cattle mutilations, crop circles, and remote viewing. The book’s epilogue raised the question of who really rules our planet (in cartoons, TV shows, and movies aliens often make the request “Take me to your leader…”), setting the stage for the third book I plan to re-read, Rule by Secrecy – Marrs’ unique look at secret societies and the esoteric knowledge he believes they possess.
I gave Alien Agenda five stars on Goodreads. It wasn’t as great as I remembered, but there was a lot of information in it that blew my mind the first time I read it more than twenty years ago.
June 18, 2025
I Loved this book like any thing actually,
as you know that I am a very strong believer in Aliens and flying saucers.
and in this book the author talks about aliens and stuff like that,
he says that the debate of whether aliens exist or not is over because we know that they exist so there is no debate needed.
he talks about the aliens encounter when man landed on the moon,
in this book he talks about dozens of people who have had an aliens encounter and about how aliens exist and about how the American government is trying to suppress this fact and wants to fool the public that they are not real despite the fact that they exist.
and are here on planet earth as we speak.
there is the area 51 , Roswell incident and the Nazca lines in Peru and the pyramids and also
there are alien bodies and aircrafts which have been in the under ground tunnels in America,
and the aliens are real , it is obvious but some people don't believe!.
as you know that I am a very strong believer in Aliens and flying saucers.
and in this book the author talks about aliens and stuff like that,
he says that the debate of whether aliens exist or not is over because we know that they exist so there is no debate needed.
he talks about the aliens encounter when man landed on the moon,
in this book he talks about dozens of people who have had an aliens encounter and about how aliens exist and about how the American government is trying to suppress this fact and wants to fool the public that they are not real despite the fact that they exist.
and are here on planet earth as we speak.
there is the area 51 , Roswell incident and the Nazca lines in Peru and the pyramids and also
there are alien bodies and aircrafts which have been in the under ground tunnels in America,
and the aliens are real , it is obvious but some people don't believe!.
December 21, 2019
Very good overview of the UFO phenomenon and associated topics. Being over twenty years old, an updated version reflecting new events would be appreciated, but regardless the information is described very matter-of-fact, sources cited, but with little embellishment it can be a tad dry in spots though the author's personality does come through on occasion.
Mostly, the author simply describes events as reported by witnesses, then provides where applicable, the following "official story", and arguments for and against the validity of the claims.
My biggest complaint is the appendix, which while accurate (dealing with the wholly terrestrial matter of the relationship between governments, media, and financial institutions) ends the book on a negative, pessimistic, downer note that leaves a bad taste in the mouth instead of the hopeful, life-affirming ending it would've had otherwise.
Mostly, the author simply describes events as reported by witnesses, then provides where applicable, the following "official story", and arguments for and against the validity of the claims.
My biggest complaint is the appendix, which while accurate (dealing with the wholly terrestrial matter of the relationship between governments, media, and financial institutions) ends the book on a negative, pessimistic, downer note that leaves a bad taste in the mouth instead of the hopeful, life-affirming ending it would've had otherwise.
March 22, 2024
This one certainly deserves 5 stars, it synthesizes beautifully most UFO questions and hypotheses, so it is a great book if you are a starter but also it is a great book for people who have been studying because the book is very well thought, with detailed information on many of the questions raised, and inserts a whole new perspective, giving a good space for the remote viewing perspective, which was not to be found in any mainstream UFO books.
So what do you get with this book? A well-written and well-thought book, with some personal perspective, but also covers most issues, including a lot of different hypotheses, really worth the money, and a must read.
So what do you get with this book? A well-written and well-thought book, with some personal perspective, but also covers most issues, including a lot of different hypotheses, really worth the money, and a must read.
October 5, 2025
This book took me quite some time to get through. I would pick it up and put it down for a while. I think the whole first half was pretty good but slow. A lot of general recapping. Most of it well written and fairly correct, but there were things that I felt had not really been fact checked. Nothing major, but just some little inaccuracies that kind of bugged me.
The final quarter of the book was actually quite good. It became more philosophical and I actually really liked this part. Overall, this is not a bad place to start with understanding the UFO phenomenon, and I think it should be part of the general reading list for most of us UFO nerds.
The final quarter of the book was actually quite good. It became more philosophical and I actually really liked this part. Overall, this is not a bad place to start with understanding the UFO phenomenon, and I think it should be part of the general reading list for most of us UFO nerds.
March 11, 2019
I really enjoy how this book was written! There is a lot of research placed into different sub-categories of a chapter. Everything that seems like it won’t tie together becomes fully cohesive as you read on. It is a book that you can put down, for some time, and come back knowing that you will not have lost the story. I highly suggest this book as a must for those interested in aliens, UFOs, and conspiracies regarding the existence of such!
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