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Incident at Devils Den, a true story by Terry Lovelace, Esq.: Compelling Proof of Alien Existence, Alleged USAF Involvement and an Alien Implant Discovered Accidentally on X-Ray
This is my true story. Written by Terry Lovelace, a 64 year-old lawyer and former assistant attorney general. In 2012 a routine x-ray of my leg found an anomalous bit of metal the size of a fingernail with two tiny wires attached. What followed were horrific nightmares, spontaneous recall and intrusive thoughts surrounding a 1977 camping trip I took with a friend to Devils Den State Park in Northern Arkansas. For fear of losing my job and my standing in the legal community I've kept this secret for 40 years. But the 2012 discovery of this object, one and one-half inches deep in my thigh, initiated a flood of nightmares I could not control. My poor health and the horrific memories were the catalyst to come forward and finally disclose what happened back in 1977. My friend and I were on a two-day camping trip to photograph eagles and wildlife. Rather than stay in the campground we chose to drive deep into an isolated area and set-up our camp on a high plateau that offered a scenic view of the wilderness. Late in the evening of our first night in camp a group of three very bright stars in the western sky caught our attention. Arranged in a triangle configuration we speculated as to what it could be? We eliminated aircraft lights due to the triangle configuration. Then it moved. The three stars rotated as if on an axis and slowly ascended upward. As it rose the three points of light spread apart, each equidistant to the others. The stars grew larger and brighter. As the triangle passed over stars they would blink-out for a moment and then blink-back again as it moved over them. The area inside the triangle was black, darker than the night sky. As the points expanded they were eventually devouring entire fields of stars as it traveled higher and moved closer to our camp. It eventually halted directly over us. It was huge. A third of the sky was covered by this black triangle overhead without a single star in between the three points. It was as if someone had cut an enormous triangle out of a sky filled with a billion stars. It descended until it was about thirty feet over the floor of the meadow. The size of the object was unbelievable. Each side of the triangle was a city block in length. I estimated its height at fifty feet or more. The size of a five story office building it sat motionless above the floor of the meadow. What followed was a horrific abduction experience. We both suffered badly from burns and dehydration and were hospitalized for two nights. I was interviewed by special agents from the USAF Security Police's "OSI" or Office of Special Investigations. They mistakenly believed I had photographed the object and I was viciously interrogated by two of their special agents. They demanded my film. My home and car were searched by consent and I was hypnotized to assist my recall. It was a nightmare that left my wife and I sour on the whole UFO and the allegations surrounding our experience. I never intended to tell anyone. But the events of 2012 opened a door to memories about the abduction experience I had long forgotten and had no desire to even remember. In 2016 and in poor health I decided it was the right time to disclose everything I knew and everything we experienced. The piece of metal in my leg was the genesis of this story. There is so much more that happened.
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First published January 1, 2018
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June 27, 2018
Read this whole book in one night.
The night before I read this book I dreamed that I looked up at the moon one day during daylight. I could see a large spaceship beside it. The spaceship was releasing something that looked like rockets. The rockets were going in different directions. One looked like it was coming toward my house. It landed in a large field next to my house. Smoke or steam appeared to be coming from the rocket. Almost immediately a huge truck with USAF on the side appeared and began loading the rocket onto the truck. The police blocked the field off because people were stopping and trying to go into the field to watch. I watched it all from my back yard. As I said, I dreamed this the night BEFORE I read this book. So odd that I would dream something like this and then read this book. I didn't even really intent to read the book, I just thought I would read the simple on KIndle, but then I could stop reading it. The book is really well written. I could tell the author was an attorney because the book read like a case, well presented to a judge and jury.
The night before I read this book I dreamed that I looked up at the moon one day during daylight. I could see a large spaceship beside it. The spaceship was releasing something that looked like rockets. The rockets were going in different directions. One looked like it was coming toward my house. It landed in a large field next to my house. Smoke or steam appeared to be coming from the rocket. Almost immediately a huge truck with USAF on the side appeared and began loading the rocket onto the truck. The police blocked the field off because people were stopping and trying to go into the field to watch. I watched it all from my back yard. As I said, I dreamed this the night BEFORE I read this book. So odd that I would dream something like this and then read this book. I didn't even really intent to read the book, I just thought I would read the simple on KIndle, but then I could stop reading it. The book is really well written. I could tell the author was an attorney because the book read like a case, well presented to a judge and jury.
May 20, 2018
When I read books such as this, it's not that I necessarily believe the author - rather I compare it with other books of the same type, for consistency. Devil's Den did not disappoint. Here you have all the benchmarks of a lifetime of alien abduction, government involvement, implants, and the strangeness that goes along with these events.
Mr. Lovelace tells a compelling story - one that you wouldn't wish upon your enemies. It must have been a tough decision to write this book, but his reasons were sound - even at the cost of some pain, and maybe harassment by the government. What I had trouble with, though, was the description of the moon base, on the dark side of the moon, and the orbiting ship of mammoth proportions. Not that I didn't believe him, it's just too fantastic to believe. Perhaps another book will come out that corroborates this. I liked his comment about disclosure - saying that all of us are disclosure. The more we talk, the more we know.
I have to bring out a negative, but it's not a criticism of Mr. Lovelace. He needed to do a little bit of homework on the Betty and Barney Hill abduction. Some of his facts were wrong. Anyone well read in this subject knows the story well, but it must have been an editorial oversight. It didn't take away from his book at all.
All in all, I was impressed by the obvious sincerity of the author, and I wish him and his wife peace in the years to come. They've certainly earned it.
Mr. Lovelace tells a compelling story - one that you wouldn't wish upon your enemies. It must have been a tough decision to write this book, but his reasons were sound - even at the cost of some pain, and maybe harassment by the government. What I had trouble with, though, was the description of the moon base, on the dark side of the moon, and the orbiting ship of mammoth proportions. Not that I didn't believe him, it's just too fantastic to believe. Perhaps another book will come out that corroborates this. I liked his comment about disclosure - saying that all of us are disclosure. The more we talk, the more we know.
I have to bring out a negative, but it's not a criticism of Mr. Lovelace. He needed to do a little bit of homework on the Betty and Barney Hill abduction. Some of his facts were wrong. Anyone well read in this subject knows the story well, but it must have been an editorial oversight. It didn't take away from his book at all.
All in all, I was impressed by the obvious sincerity of the author, and I wish him and his wife peace in the years to come. They've certainly earned it.
March 21, 2019
I remained neutral about the validity and reliability of the author's tale UNTIL he mentioned seeing the buildings, lights, etc. on the far side of the moon. The Chinese recently landed a lunar probe on the dark side of the moon and guess what??? No hint, trace, or anything else indicating habitation. And, as far as I know, the Chinese received no resistance, other than the implicit technological and guidance issues, to completing this mission. No aliens interfered. No government presented obstacles.I think Mr. Lovelace perhaps has experienced some things that suggest contact with extra-terrestrials but that those memories would , alone, be like rumors, and therefore not marketable. So, he embellished the crap out of his "experiences" to produce this book.
Another problem I have is believing the various dialogues Mr. Lovelace relates. He seems to recall, with great precision, conversations that took place decades ago. This just isn't how language and memory works, unless the conversations were written down as they happened.
Lastly, this publication is filled with intolerable grammatical and spelling errors which in itself should discourage the reader from buying and reading this book.
Another problem I have is believing the various dialogues Mr. Lovelace relates. He seems to recall, with great precision, conversations that took place decades ago. This just isn't how language and memory works, unless the conversations were written down as they happened.
Lastly, this publication is filled with intolerable grammatical and spelling errors which in itself should discourage the reader from buying and reading this book.
August 20, 2019
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They are real! The most credible witness to date. Horrifying experiences that the government knows about and continues to silence. Stop the coverup.
They are real! The most credible witness to date. Horrifying experiences that the government knows about and continues to silence. Stop the coverup.
April 1, 2018
Interesting read
The author doesn’t have anything to gain and tells some fascinating stories of being abducted over the years with X-rays to back up his claims. Also interesting to hear about the Air Force handled it and treated the author.
The author doesn’t have anything to gain and tells some fascinating stories of being abducted over the years with X-rays to back up his claims. Also interesting to hear about the Air Force handled it and treated the author.
September 4, 2018
I'm not sure what exactly to make of the incident at Devil's Den or the experiences earlier in the author's life. Perplexing. I appreciate very much his coming forward with his story and sharing it in this book. The book is gripping, a real page-turner! It really gets you thinking about the world around us, the UFO phenomenon, and even larger questions.
February 2, 2019
Absolutely loved this book. It's creepy, compelling, and definitely one of the more intriguing cases of alien abduction I've read. As with these kind of books, it's up to you if you think it really happened or not but if you do it's extremely unsettling.
August 15, 2019
If you believe at all in the theory that life exists beyond our planet ,and probably has been living among us for centuries, this book is a must read of a true account of just that!
August 23, 2019
This was a fun book. Not sure how true it is but fun to read nonetheless
May 19, 2020
Wow
Unbelievable. Read this in a couple of days. Do not know what to think. Scary us hell. Feel bad about how he is treated. No one believe these stories. I am open minded, but do not know what to think about this.
Unbelievable. Read this in a couple of days. Do not know what to think. Scary us hell. Feel bad about how he is treated. No one believe these stories. I am open minded, but do not know what to think about this.
March 14, 2018
If true...an incredible account.
The events described in this book make it clear (to me) why disclosure would not be in the works anytime soon. While I believe people would be accepting of benevolent visitors, there would be pure terror if this scenario were found to be true.
I have mixed feelings. My desire to have proof of extraterrestrial visitors is outweighed by a hope that they would not be as described in this book. If so....what are we but mere lab creatures being experimented on?
A great read. I would recommend.
The events described in this book make it clear (to me) why disclosure would not be in the works anytime soon. While I believe people would be accepting of benevolent visitors, there would be pure terror if this scenario were found to be true.
I have mixed feelings. My desire to have proof of extraterrestrial visitors is outweighed by a hope that they would not be as described in this book. If so....what are we but mere lab creatures being experimented on?
A great read. I would recommend.
June 22, 2018
Fascinating Read
I could not put this book down! I admire the author's courage in publishing his experiences. Many of my unanswered questions were explained.
Thank you, Mr. Lovelace!
I could not put this book down! I admire the author's courage in publishing his experiences. Many of my unanswered questions were explained.
Thank you, Mr. Lovelace!
May 31, 2025
I believe, but I'm not sure I believe Terry Lovelace. I was fully convinced of his story when watching him on TV, but reading his account made me question everything. Contrary to all the reviews on here talking about how well the author writes, I actually found his writing somewhat juvenile. Many times he was meandering and wrote verbatim about conversations and thoughts he had over 40 years ago. This is a pet peeve of mine; I feel that if you are writing a nonfiction book, the only time things should be in quotes are when conversations are happening word for word to how they once happened. The dialogue was embellished and the expressions of faux shock were enough of a mistruth to make me wonder if the whole thing was. When you are presenting an unbelievable story, all it takes is one seed of doubt for the whole story to crumble.
There were things I didn't believe: a city situated on a UFO, resisting hypnosis, aliens living on the dark side of the moon.
There were things I had more questions about: why did he always forget his camera, why act like other people are crazy when they say they've seen a UFO, why not get multiple reports and medical testing done if you have literal physical proof of aliens?
And then there were things I did believe: the government cover-ups, being visited repeatedly, and the simple fact that the author hid this for his whole life- What reason would he have for coming out with it now except for the simple fact to tell people his story?
There were a lot of coincidences and yet the photos and something about the author just makes you think maybe all of this is true after all. Maybe one day we will know.
There were things I didn't believe: a city situated on a UFO, resisting hypnosis, aliens living on the dark side of the moon.
There were things I had more questions about: why did he always forget his camera, why act like other people are crazy when they say they've seen a UFO, why not get multiple reports and medical testing done if you have literal physical proof of aliens?
And then there were things I did believe: the government cover-ups, being visited repeatedly, and the simple fact that the author hid this for his whole life- What reason would he have for coming out with it now except for the simple fact to tell people his story?
There were a lot of coincidences and yet the photos and something about the author just makes you think maybe all of this is true after all. Maybe one day we will know.
July 27, 2018
This is one of the most coherent and well put together abduction narratives I have ever read. The author did a terrific job of presenting his story. I have read a lot of abduction, contactee, and experiencer autobiographical accounts. This one definitely is written better than most. Several parts actually had me chuckling out loud. It was written so competently, that at times I began to doubt wether this wasn't a well crafted piece of fiction. I listened to the audio book version, which is actually read by the author, himself. There are a few forgivable unedited mistakes and some inconsistent changes in volume. Regardless, the author's recording is still better than the average UFO audio book I have listened to. As far as the content is concerned, I haven't done any background research and can't speak for the validity of the story. However, there were some very intriguing details that got my attention and had me making connections to similar cases that I have researched.
August 30, 2018
UFO abduction books are always difficult to review. One must always suspend their disbelief a bit to assess what may be true, what is to gain, and the reliability of the author. As far as I can tell Terry Lovelace, a former assistant attorney general and degree in psychology seems authentic in his tale of alien abductions. The refreshing part of his testimony is the no-nonsense viewpoint -- something lacking in typical UFO literature which generally jumps to far-out theories or immediate opinions of what star or planet aliens or UFOs come from.
I found it an interesting read but extended with 25% of added contextual filler on UFO history which may or may not be engaging to the reader. However, it is one of the better abduction testimonies I've read in a while.
I found it an interesting read but extended with 25% of added contextual filler on UFO history which may or may not be engaging to the reader. However, it is one of the better abduction testimonies I've read in a while.
April 30, 2018
Pretty convincing
I’m not really sure what to think about the whole UFO thing. I do find it harder to believe that so many people around the world would fabricate these reports than it is to believe that many of them are true.
I don’t put anything passed our gov. I am a Christian and I don’t understand how all this plays out in the sight of God. I really am pretty convinced that if their be Aliens they are most likely related to the fallen angles. Someday we will be shown the truth. Sorry I got off subject. This book is very well written and extremely interesting, you should read it if your interested in UFO information.
I’m not really sure what to think about the whole UFO thing. I do find it harder to believe that so many people around the world would fabricate these reports than it is to believe that many of them are true.
I don’t put anything passed our gov. I am a Christian and I don’t understand how all this plays out in the sight of God. I really am pretty convinced that if their be Aliens they are most likely related to the fallen angles. Someday we will be shown the truth. Sorry I got off subject. This book is very well written and extremely interesting, you should read it if your interested in UFO information.
October 27, 2019
Mixed feelings
The story is compelling and some evidences backing the events. However the revelations and trips are hard to prove if they were not extended thoughts or dreams. I believe Terry is genuine in what he believes happened to him and Toby.
I found non sense all the funding the American government have been spending in spatial programs to find out more while the same government knows so much about extraterrestrial life and inhabiting the Moon. Too many questions yet to be answered.
The story is compelling and some evidences backing the events. However the revelations and trips are hard to prove if they were not extended thoughts or dreams. I believe Terry is genuine in what he believes happened to him and Toby.
I found non sense all the funding the American government have been spending in spatial programs to find out more while the same government knows so much about extraterrestrial life and inhabiting the Moon. Too many questions yet to be answered.
January 23, 2023
This is the first account of alien abduction that I've ever read that I actually believe. Whether these events are truly the work of extraterrestrial biological entities, I don't think anyone can know, but Lovelace's matter-of-fact, but still personal, reporting, his background, his x-ray evidence, the involvement of his family, all give credence to his memories. Something bizarre and terrible has happened to this man, and it has happened multiple times throughout his life. I recommend anyone who has been on the fence regarding this issue to give this book a read.
May 13, 2018
Very interesting experience, but not pleasant!
It had to take a lot of courage to document these experiences after being told to never speak of them. What happened to Tobias is very sad. Our government will not be able to cover up this worldly phenomena forever. Thank you Mr. Lovelace for being so brave. I pray your health and strength recover and your family stays safe. Thank you for a very compelling and interesting book!
It had to take a lot of courage to document these experiences after being told to never speak of them. What happened to Tobias is very sad. Our government will not be able to cover up this worldly phenomena forever. Thank you Mr. Lovelace for being so brave. I pray your health and strength recover and your family stays safe. Thank you for a very compelling and interesting book!
August 29, 2018
I first heard about this book on a Mysterious Universe podcast. The review of the book caught my attention because Devils Den is in my neck of the woods. I was worried that if I read the book I might not want to go near Devils Den. Well, the book did not scare me and I am not convinced there are aliens among us. While I am certain the author is sincere in his writing, I found the book entertaining.
December 29, 2021
Interesting story. I listened on audible which was nice since you hear the author’s story in his own voice. I am not sure how much I buy in to the whole ET abductions, but with the US government giving more credence to UAPs it makes one wonder. I “read”(listened to) after listening to Scott and Forrest talk to the author on their podcast “Abduction at Devils Den” (Oct 13,2018) and “Devils Den: the Recking part 1 and 2” (Nov 28,2021 & Dec 12, 2021) as part of astonishing legends
May 13, 2018
Interesting
I have read many books about this subject. This book is very interesting and holds your interest. I read it in one day. It doesn't give you additional information about the subject but is a great story of what happened to him. As it has happened to many others and I like reading about different experiences. Great book!
I have read many books about this subject. This book is very interesting and holds your interest. I read it in one day. It doesn't give you additional information about the subject but is a great story of what happened to him. As it has happened to many others and I like reading about different experiences. Great book!
May 29, 2018
Highly recommended read
I really enjoyed reading this book after I came across the author on Quora. It is very well written and I was hooked and couldn't put it down. It's a must for anyone interested in ufo's and abductions. I look forward to reading his next book. Thank you for sharing your incredible story Terry.
I really enjoyed reading this book after I came across the author on Quora. It is very well written and I was hooked and couldn't put it down. It's a must for anyone interested in ufo's and abductions. I look forward to reading his next book. Thank you for sharing your incredible story Terry.
September 15, 2021
Read this (well, listened on audio) because I lived in NW Arkansas for 20 years and I loved hiking at Devil’s Den so I wanted to hear an entertaining story that took place there. There were many annoying qualities in the audio/narration that were so distracting that it absolutely lessened my enjoyment of what could have been an interesting tale, albeit a poorly written one.
April 12, 2018
Very interesting account.
Compelling to say the least. His truth and dignity shine through the whole book. I read a lot of this type of book and this contained information I had never encountered before. Worth your time.
Compelling to say the least. His truth and dignity shine through the whole book. I read a lot of this type of book and this contained information I had never encountered before. Worth your time.
December 24, 2018
Thought provoking.
Most of the books on this subject are poorly written, amaturish. Interesting storyline but no proof. As the old commercial asked, "where's the beef"? Lacks scientific evidence.
Most of the books on this subject are poorly written, amaturish. Interesting storyline but no proof. As the old commercial asked, "where's the beef"? Lacks scientific evidence.
January 6, 2019
An incredible story from a credible source. I definitely recommend. Some will not want to believe because the implications are highly disturbing. A few editing errors but not enough to detract from the story.
July 27, 2019
Too many kinks in this story. Photos disappearing from his desk. Forgot his camera for camping trip. Implants removed. Saucers in his backyard but nobody else notices. Exclamative discourse, but not logical. Yes, I do like the subject, but cannot accept his story.
April 13, 2021
A fairly interesting book regardless of whether you believe Lovelace or not. However if you’re pushed for time, I’d say stick to the Astonishing Legends episode on the same subject.
December 3, 2022
Lovelace recounts the experiences with UFO and aliens he has had since early childhood. As a small boy, he saw what looked like small, psychic monkeys in his room at night. He later interpreted these as traditional grey aliens in disguise. Later in childhood he saw a chrome flying saucer closely hover over him in his backyard. He later joined the Air Force and was one of several witnesses of a diamond shaped UFO fly over his base. The incident at Devil’s Den is related to a camping trip him and a friend took while in the military. Him and his friend had memories of witnessing a UFO, being abducted, and having painful procedures done to him. He was then harassed by the military afterwards. He is eventually drugged, hypnotized and interrogated by military investigators (my favorite part of the book). Later in life he discovers metal foreign objects inside his legs, which the disappear after talking with an alien hybrid in his living room.
It is written very clearly and engaging. The story was very unsettling and I felt for the pain he went through. He has a very negative opinion of the entities, believes they are malevolent, and thinks the government is either complicit with them or powerless to stop them. He describes the aliens as being extraterrestrials from another star system, that the grey aliens are more like androids being controlled by tall, praying mantis-shaped aliens, are developing a human-alien hybrid race, and have bases on the moon. Much of this echoes how other authors describe them. Are these actual aliens from another planet, mental illness, or perhaps entities more akin to John Keel and Jacques Vallée’s theories (interdimensional/trickster entities native to earth)? Who knows, but I look forward to reading his new book.
It is written very clearly and engaging. The story was very unsettling and I felt for the pain he went through. He has a very negative opinion of the entities, believes they are malevolent, and thinks the government is either complicit with them or powerless to stop them. He describes the aliens as being extraterrestrials from another star system, that the grey aliens are more like androids being controlled by tall, praying mantis-shaped aliens, are developing a human-alien hybrid race, and have bases on the moon. Much of this echoes how other authors describe them. Are these actual aliens from another planet, mental illness, or perhaps entities more akin to John Keel and Jacques Vallée’s theories (interdimensional/trickster entities native to earth)? Who knows, but I look forward to reading his new book.
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