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Извънземна адженда
Авторът и носител на награди за журналистика Джим Марс разкрива завладяващи нови доказателства за извънземна форма на живот, която не само е посещавала планетата ни в праисторическото ни минало, но и сега е сред нас. С помощта на много разкази на очевидци, строго пазени доклади на специализирани институции, както и собствени изследвания Марс стига до впечатляващ набор от факти, доказващи съществуването на НЛО, както и каузата на правителството да държи Америка в неведение. В книгата ще намерите информация за: интригуващи разкрития около катастрофата през 1947 г. в Розуел и усилията на американските военни да заглушат всички обществени запитвания около случая; топлите връзки между военните, разузнаванията, военно-промишления комплекс на САЩ и извънземна раса. Сключван ли е договор между правителството на САЩ и извънземни?
Детайлни отчети на местата на приземяване на НЛО в Южна Америка, отвличанията на хора в САЩ и осакатяванията на животни, детайлни описания на НЛО от астронавтите на Аполо, както и техни изказвания, странните светлини на повърхността на Луната, подземните бази на военните и летящите дискове на нацистите на Южния полюс, мистификация или послание са житните кръгове... И още много други горещи теми, които управляващите искат да заметат под килима, но са подробно и изключително добре и аргументирано разгледани от критичната безпощадна мисъл, и будната съвест на един честен и независим журналист и писател.
Детайлни отчети на местата на приземяване на НЛО в Южна Америка, отвличанията на хора в САЩ и осакатяванията на животни, детайлни описания на НЛО от астронавтите на Аполо, както и техни изказвания, странните светлини на повърхността на Луната, подземните бази на военните и летящите дискове на нацистите на Южния полюс, мистификация или послание са житните кръгове... И още много други горещи теми, които управляващите искат да заметат под килима, но са подробно и изключително добре и аргументирано разгледани от критичната безпощадна мисъл, и будната съвест на един честен и независим журналист и писател.
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First published January 1, 1997
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Jim Marrs
55 books299 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.
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!
June 16, 2019
The best book I have ever read on the entirety of the UFO / ALIEN Enigma. There have been books written in greater detail about specific cases but this is the best overview on the subject. It's dense with lots of details but it was worth the read. It's not a page turner and maybe the best way to read this is in short selections but it was still great.
I can see me re reading sections of this as podcast research when the subject matter fits. Great book. The best alien book out there
I can see me re reading sections of this as podcast research when the subject matter fits. Great book. The best alien book out there
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