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The Uninvited : An exposé of the alien abduction phenomenon
Former UK Government UFO investigator Nick Pope has written the definitive book on the alien abduction mystery, delving into folklore, the contactee movement, and more modern claims that people have not just seen UFOs, but encountered extraterrestrials. The Uninvited also examines the reaction of governments, and of the scientific community, as well as examining the world's most famous alien contact cases, and highlighting the common threads that bind them together. Nick Pope devotes a significant portion of the book to detailing a number of cases that he investigated personally, before drawing things together by discussing the various theories that might explain what lies behind this fascinating mystery.
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First published June 2, 1997
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Nick Pope
51 books89 followersNick Pope used to run the British Government's UFO project. From 1991 to 1994 he researched and investigated UFOs, alien abductions, crop circles and other strange phenomena, leading the media to call him the real Fox Mulder. His government background and his level-headed views have made him the media, film and TV industry's go-to guy when it comes to UFOs, the unexplained and conspiracy theories.
As the world's leading expert on UFOs, Nick Pope has consulted on, and helped to promote a number of alien-themed movies, TV shows and video games. He has presented, consulted on and contributed to numerous TV shows, has written five best-selling books, and lectures all around the world.
Nick Pope lives in America.
As the world's leading expert on UFOs, Nick Pope has consulted on, and helped to promote a number of alien-themed movies, TV shows and video games. He has presented, consulted on and contributed to numerous TV shows, has written five best-selling books, and lectures all around the world.
Nick Pope lives in America.
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October 6, 2015
A recommended book for anyone interested in ufology and particularly the abduction and contactee aspect of the UFO phenomenon. Former British Minister of Defense, author and UFO and paranormal investigator/researcher, Nick Pope, is both knowledgeable and experienced in the UFO phenomenon and is a seasoned investigator into Britain's UFO cases as well as other paranormal cases. I found the book to be an objective and well-researched account of real UFO abduction cases that he investigated, from people not only in the UK but America as well. This book is straight forward and allows the reader- thanks to his remaining objective and keeping a balanced viewpoint throughout the book- to form his/her own opinion in regards to the question of why the UFO phenomenon happens and why the phenomenon has recently increased, monumentally so, just in the last decade or so.
It seems that many authors and researchers who write on the UFO issue and abduction/contactee phenomenon have a tendency to abandon any and all journalistic objectivity, usually resulting in them pushing their own personal feelings, opinions and beliefs onto the readers (either inadvertently or advertently) which is an essentially biased, unbanned and one-sided viewpoint of the issue. This practice isn't only a gross error in journalistic ethics but also, at least to an extent, conditions the reader to one particularly biased point of view and is usually based on the author's own personal opinion(s) and not on the merits of the independent thinking and personal opinions of the reader. Fortunately this isn't the case with Nick Pope- who started out his investigative career in researching UFO and paranormal cases as a skeptic concerning the UFO phenomenon, however, he approached the issue with both an open mind and willingness to suspend his own personal skepticism despite the inherent "high strangeness" that appear to go hand-in-hand with UFO (and the paranormal) ) and UFO abduction/contactee cases. Through years of investigation and research, Pope came to the ultimate conclusion that indeed there's an undeniable element of strange otherworldliness; an unexplainable phenomenon that has persisted and faced mankind not just in the 21st century alone, but since time immemorial. Ultimately, this book presents a sample of real life UFO abduction cases and it's left to the reader to ponder on the deeper, existential aspects of this controversial issue.
It seems that many authors and researchers who write on the UFO issue and abduction/contactee phenomenon have a tendency to abandon any and all journalistic objectivity, usually resulting in them pushing their own personal feelings, opinions and beliefs onto the readers (either inadvertently or advertently) which is an essentially biased, unbanned and one-sided viewpoint of the issue. This practice isn't only a gross error in journalistic ethics but also, at least to an extent, conditions the reader to one particularly biased point of view and is usually based on the author's own personal opinion(s) and not on the merits of the independent thinking and personal opinions of the reader. Fortunately this isn't the case with Nick Pope- who started out his investigative career in researching UFO and paranormal cases as a skeptic concerning the UFO phenomenon, however, he approached the issue with both an open mind and willingness to suspend his own personal skepticism despite the inherent "high strangeness" that appear to go hand-in-hand with UFO (and the paranormal) ) and UFO abduction/contactee cases. Through years of investigation and research, Pope came to the ultimate conclusion that indeed there's an undeniable element of strange otherworldliness; an unexplainable phenomenon that has persisted and faced mankind not just in the 21st century alone, but since time immemorial. Ultimately, this book presents a sample of real life UFO abduction cases and it's left to the reader to ponder on the deeper, existential aspects of this controversial issue.
December 24, 2007
Aliens are freaks and they should all be stopped at customs!
May 23, 2012
Quite a detailed analysis. Good for skeptics and beginners.
June 8, 2025
Pretty cool
May 21, 2024
ARE ALIEN ABDUCTIONS “PART OF A CAMPAIGN TO CIVILIZE US AS A SPECIES”?
Nick Pope (1965) is a former employee of the British Government’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), who (from 1991-1994) was responsible for investigating UFO phenomena to determine if they had any defense significance. He left the MoD in 2006, and he moved to the United States in 2012, from which he now works as a freelance journalist and media commentator.
He wrote in the Introduction to this 1997 book, “All around the world, quite independently, thousands of people claim that they have been abducted by aliens… when one takes a closer look, it soon becomes clear that they are supported by some very convincing evidence. Clearly something strange is going on. But what, exactly? I spent three years of my life in a job where my duties included investigating UFO sightings for the Ministry of Defence… it was always the reports of abductions that gave me the greatest concern… this book is not about UFOs… the central issue here is encounters between humans and other, non-human intelligences…
“It is clear that, despite unwelcome intrusion of various cranks, most of the so-called abductees who have come forward to talk about their experiences are sincere and well-intentioned. For this reason, although I believe that many such experiences DO have conventional explanations, I shall not be inserting the word ‘alleged’ before every mention of an encounter. Whatever the cause, these experiences are real, in the sense that they are perceive as such by the majority of those involved. The key issue, of course, is whether or not any of these encounters take place in the physical universe, as opposed to the psychological one… Although the primary aim of this book is to give an overview of the alien abduction phenomenon… I shall be covering in depth a number of entirely new cases which I have investigated. By combining history, theory and casework, I am to present as clear a picture as possible of a phenomenon that lies at the cutting edge of science, and at the boundary of reality itself.”
He notes, “[George] Adamski is now generally regarded as a fraud, largely on the basis that our own space program seems to have found him out. None of the planets he claimed to have seen at close quarters bears any resemblance to his descriptions… we are left with the inescapable conclusion that Adamski was lying. Or are we?... Could it be that Adamski did genuinely meet extraterrestrials, but that for whatever reason, they were not being truthful with Adamski?” (Pg. 22-23)
He recounts, “When, during my official duties, I was first asked about alien abductions, I was surprised to find that the Ministry of Defence had no official policy on the alien abduction phenomenon… If [abductees] wanted to talk to a government representative, there was no one else to refer them to… I did my best to help them come to terms with their experiences… I had to treat very carefully. I am not a mental health professional or a trained counsellor… I was often asked whether I recommended regression hypnosis as a way of unlocking hidden memories… Although … I am generally against this technique, this was not my choice to make… My primary aim within the limited resources available to me was not so much to investigate the cases, but rather to help the abductees come to terms with their experiences. I also believed it was important to avoid any implication that cases could be ‘solved’ in the same way as a conventional crime.” (Pg. 138-139)
He observes, “So it there are things that could be done to prevent abductions, is it possible that such things have been attempted? Is the Ministry of Defence covering up knowledge of alien abductions? I do not believe this to be the case. I subscribe to the view that what we are witnessing is failure to get to grips with a patently real phenomenon---rather than a sinister conspiracy.” (Pg. 146)
He recounts his experiences with an abductee names Vaunda Hoscik, who “believes that the telepathic messages she is receiving are themselves important.” (Pg. 215) He suggests, “There are… parts of [her] story that seem to indicate something more akin to some kind of spiritualism, with Vaunda carrying out the role of the medium. After all, who is to say that the aliens are really extraterrestrials, or that the channeled information comes from travellers from the stars? If Vaunda’s visitors ARE extraterrestrials, they are certainly fallible, and subject to very human vices and vulnerabilities. Vaunda has seen them smoke cigarettes, play football and become ill. Is this all part of their attempt to understand human emotions, or are they more like us than many suspect?” (Pg. 219)
He says of another woman named Maria Ward: “To this day maria has various experiences. She is now interested in UFOs and crop circles, although she is dismissive of some of the wilder theories. She shies away from words like ‘alien,’ ‘extraterrestrial,’ or ‘spacecraft.’ She does not claim to be an abductee in the conventional meaning of the word, regarding this as being an assumption which cannot be backed up by any hard proof. Maria views the creatures as alien only in the sense that they are alien to our general experience and understanding. Ironically, given her conscious recall of these events, she probably has less belief in the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis than many ufologists.” (Pg. 240)
He points out, “As long ago as 1935 … the U.S. science fiction magazine ‘Astounding Stories’ had a front cover showing an alien looking down at an immobilized human on what looks like a medical table. The number of science fiction films in existence today is phenomenal, and many feature the concept of either alien invasion of abduction. It is possible that these ideas, which are clearly now familiar ones, have been picked up by people who perceive the experiences as real and personal through some ‘hysterical’ condition that psychologists do not yet understand.” (Pg. 256)
He speculates, “perhaps the abduction phenomenon is a measure of last resort, taken by high-minded beings who intervene reluctantly, and only because we have steadfastly refused to curb our worst behavior. The abduction phenomenon is regarded by some as a crime against humanity. Perhaps it is designed to save us from ourselves.” (Pg. 274)
He concludes, “I accept that I may be wrong. Although I believe the evidence for the physical reality of abductions is so conclusive as to be virtually undeniable, I am the first to admit that my suggestion that the phenomenon is part of a campaign to civilize us as a species is only one more theory to join the ranks of competing ideas. It may not be the correct one, but this is comparatively unimportant. What is important is that the subject is brought to a wider audience, and this is why I have written this book.” (Pg. 277)
This book will be of some interest to those studying alien abductions, UFOs, and related phenomena.
Nick Pope (1965) is a former employee of the British Government’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), who (from 1991-1994) was responsible for investigating UFO phenomena to determine if they had any defense significance. He left the MoD in 2006, and he moved to the United States in 2012, from which he now works as a freelance journalist and media commentator.
He wrote in the Introduction to this 1997 book, “All around the world, quite independently, thousands of people claim that they have been abducted by aliens… when one takes a closer look, it soon becomes clear that they are supported by some very convincing evidence. Clearly something strange is going on. But what, exactly? I spent three years of my life in a job where my duties included investigating UFO sightings for the Ministry of Defence… it was always the reports of abductions that gave me the greatest concern… this book is not about UFOs… the central issue here is encounters between humans and other, non-human intelligences…
“It is clear that, despite unwelcome intrusion of various cranks, most of the so-called abductees who have come forward to talk about their experiences are sincere and well-intentioned. For this reason, although I believe that many such experiences DO have conventional explanations, I shall not be inserting the word ‘alleged’ before every mention of an encounter. Whatever the cause, these experiences are real, in the sense that they are perceive as such by the majority of those involved. The key issue, of course, is whether or not any of these encounters take place in the physical universe, as opposed to the psychological one… Although the primary aim of this book is to give an overview of the alien abduction phenomenon… I shall be covering in depth a number of entirely new cases which I have investigated. By combining history, theory and casework, I am to present as clear a picture as possible of a phenomenon that lies at the cutting edge of science, and at the boundary of reality itself.”
He notes, “[George] Adamski is now generally regarded as a fraud, largely on the basis that our own space program seems to have found him out. None of the planets he claimed to have seen at close quarters bears any resemblance to his descriptions… we are left with the inescapable conclusion that Adamski was lying. Or are we?... Could it be that Adamski did genuinely meet extraterrestrials, but that for whatever reason, they were not being truthful with Adamski?” (Pg. 22-23)
He recounts, “When, during my official duties, I was first asked about alien abductions, I was surprised to find that the Ministry of Defence had no official policy on the alien abduction phenomenon… If [abductees] wanted to talk to a government representative, there was no one else to refer them to… I did my best to help them come to terms with their experiences… I had to treat very carefully. I am not a mental health professional or a trained counsellor… I was often asked whether I recommended regression hypnosis as a way of unlocking hidden memories… Although … I am generally against this technique, this was not my choice to make… My primary aim within the limited resources available to me was not so much to investigate the cases, but rather to help the abductees come to terms with their experiences. I also believed it was important to avoid any implication that cases could be ‘solved’ in the same way as a conventional crime.” (Pg. 138-139)
He observes, “So it there are things that could be done to prevent abductions, is it possible that such things have been attempted? Is the Ministry of Defence covering up knowledge of alien abductions? I do not believe this to be the case. I subscribe to the view that what we are witnessing is failure to get to grips with a patently real phenomenon---rather than a sinister conspiracy.” (Pg. 146)
He recounts his experiences with an abductee names Vaunda Hoscik, who “believes that the telepathic messages she is receiving are themselves important.” (Pg. 215) He suggests, “There are… parts of [her] story that seem to indicate something more akin to some kind of spiritualism, with Vaunda carrying out the role of the medium. After all, who is to say that the aliens are really extraterrestrials, or that the channeled information comes from travellers from the stars? If Vaunda’s visitors ARE extraterrestrials, they are certainly fallible, and subject to very human vices and vulnerabilities. Vaunda has seen them smoke cigarettes, play football and become ill. Is this all part of their attempt to understand human emotions, or are they more like us than many suspect?” (Pg. 219)
He says of another woman named Maria Ward: “To this day maria has various experiences. She is now interested in UFOs and crop circles, although she is dismissive of some of the wilder theories. She shies away from words like ‘alien,’ ‘extraterrestrial,’ or ‘spacecraft.’ She does not claim to be an abductee in the conventional meaning of the word, regarding this as being an assumption which cannot be backed up by any hard proof. Maria views the creatures as alien only in the sense that they are alien to our general experience and understanding. Ironically, given her conscious recall of these events, she probably has less belief in the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis than many ufologists.” (Pg. 240)
He points out, “As long ago as 1935 … the U.S. science fiction magazine ‘Astounding Stories’ had a front cover showing an alien looking down at an immobilized human on what looks like a medical table. The number of science fiction films in existence today is phenomenal, and many feature the concept of either alien invasion of abduction. It is possible that these ideas, which are clearly now familiar ones, have been picked up by people who perceive the experiences as real and personal through some ‘hysterical’ condition that psychologists do not yet understand.” (Pg. 256)
He speculates, “perhaps the abduction phenomenon is a measure of last resort, taken by high-minded beings who intervene reluctantly, and only because we have steadfastly refused to curb our worst behavior. The abduction phenomenon is regarded by some as a crime against humanity. Perhaps it is designed to save us from ourselves.” (Pg. 274)
He concludes, “I accept that I may be wrong. Although I believe the evidence for the physical reality of abductions is so conclusive as to be virtually undeniable, I am the first to admit that my suggestion that the phenomenon is part of a campaign to civilize us as a species is only one more theory to join the ranks of competing ideas. It may not be the correct one, but this is comparatively unimportant. What is important is that the subject is brought to a wider audience, and this is why I have written this book.” (Pg. 277)
This book will be of some interest to those studying alien abductions, UFOs, and related phenomena.
June 4, 2019
Nick Pope, who worked for the UK government recording all UFO reports in the 90’s, bring us a book on the abduction phenomenon. He has never been abducted himself, nor does he believe he has been. INstead, he brings a detailed analysis of the history of this mysterious phenomenon, cases which have been given to him directly, and then possible answers to what is going on. This was an enjoyable read which was laid out, as far as I can say, as neutral as possible.
The first portion of the book is lying out the history of abductions, so far as we know. He does allude to the idea that mythical creature interactions do relate closely to abductions, however he does not go far with this. As he says, Vallee has done great work in this area and he is writing a different story. He begins with the happy abduction cases of the 1940’s and 50’s, nobody is hurt, information is shared, and the abductees are returned with their memories fully intact. Then he moves on to the sudden shift that is the 1960’s and 70’s. Abductees have no waking memory of what occurred, appear to have undergone medical experimentation (often sexual in nature), may have some sort of device left in their body, and are shown the world ending (either global or nuclear catastrophe). Although sometimes people remember their experiences, many times the only way they remember is through hypno therapy regression. Nick does talk about the benefitsand negatives of hypno therapy and does not weigh in one way or the other on it.
Next he looks at the cases he worked on directly. These are very interesting and for the most part are experiences that happened over the course of an experiencers whole life. Sometimes they remember the events, sometimes they don’t but most of the time there are a few things in common. Playing with these beings (although varying beings) when teh experiencer was youger, sexual experimentation, missing time. The background to all of these stories is that the government did not want Nick doing anything with these, but he felt these people needed their governments help. Several different bodies have brushed this issue aside as not their problem therefore he just needed to make sure these people got what help they needed.
Finally Nick finishes off with first, possible explanations, second what we need to worry about is not recording the data but making sure this experiencer is ok, and third we take this phenomenon seriously. It was a very well written book and a good introduction to this area.
The Best: His first hand reports are phenomenal and the degree of respect he has for the experiencers is second to none.
The Worst: Nick speculates on the answer to what the abduction phenomenon is, spoiler: it’s extraterestrials, however even he admits this does not fit all of the evidence that is presented. I think it would have been better if he just left the question open, although I do understand why he did it.
The first portion of the book is lying out the history of abductions, so far as we know. He does allude to the idea that mythical creature interactions do relate closely to abductions, however he does not go far with this. As he says, Vallee has done great work in this area and he is writing a different story. He begins with the happy abduction cases of the 1940’s and 50’s, nobody is hurt, information is shared, and the abductees are returned with their memories fully intact. Then he moves on to the sudden shift that is the 1960’s and 70’s. Abductees have no waking memory of what occurred, appear to have undergone medical experimentation (often sexual in nature), may have some sort of device left in their body, and are shown the world ending (either global or nuclear catastrophe). Although sometimes people remember their experiences, many times the only way they remember is through hypno therapy regression. Nick does talk about the benefitsand negatives of hypno therapy and does not weigh in one way or the other on it.
Next he looks at the cases he worked on directly. These are very interesting and for the most part are experiences that happened over the course of an experiencers whole life. Sometimes they remember the events, sometimes they don’t but most of the time there are a few things in common. Playing with these beings (although varying beings) when teh experiencer was youger, sexual experimentation, missing time. The background to all of these stories is that the government did not want Nick doing anything with these, but he felt these people needed their governments help. Several different bodies have brushed this issue aside as not their problem therefore he just needed to make sure these people got what help they needed.
Finally Nick finishes off with first, possible explanations, second what we need to worry about is not recording the data but making sure this experiencer is ok, and third we take this phenomenon seriously. It was a very well written book and a good introduction to this area.
The Best: His first hand reports are phenomenal and the degree of respect he has for the experiencers is second to none.
The Worst: Nick speculates on the answer to what the abduction phenomenon is, spoiler: it’s extraterestrials, however even he admits this does not fit all of the evidence that is presented. I think it would have been better if he just left the question open, although I do understand why he did it.
March 10, 2023
The book gives a specific definition of the term abduction and notes that this type of thing has been going on as long as humans have existed. It notes that history is written by the victors of conflict, by members of the ruling class and from folklore and mythology.
It goes into the mythology of 'little people' such ass fairies and dwarfs and how this could indicate the present of the typical grey aliens. It also raises the possibility that the aliens might be from the multiverse and not our own universe.
It goes into how abduction stories are fairly similar in many ways. It says there are world-wide stories of 'sky people'.
The stories also went from fairly nice aliens to aliens that used force, kidnapping and sexual breeding on humans. The author says the use of hypnotic regression has limitations. It says there are sixteen alien species visiting the Earth and adds that some abductees are never returned.
It also goes into other possible explanations for reports of abduction. The book ends with four appendices and a bibliography.
There is, of course, a lot more in the book. I think the parts about the aliens maybe being folkloric in character is quite interesting.
There are two things the book, and others like it, should have addressed, though, and that's the whole thing about abductions is a violation of a person's sanctity and is in essence a hostile act. Also, why have the abductions gone on for so long if folklore really reflects alien actions? Couldn't the aliens have learned all they need to know about humans well before the present?
It goes into the mythology of 'little people' such ass fairies and dwarfs and how this could indicate the present of the typical grey aliens. It also raises the possibility that the aliens might be from the multiverse and not our own universe.
It goes into how abduction stories are fairly similar in many ways. It says there are world-wide stories of 'sky people'.
The stories also went from fairly nice aliens to aliens that used force, kidnapping and sexual breeding on humans. The author says the use of hypnotic regression has limitations. It says there are sixteen alien species visiting the Earth and adds that some abductees are never returned.
It also goes into other possible explanations for reports of abduction. The book ends with four appendices and a bibliography.
There is, of course, a lot more in the book. I think the parts about the aliens maybe being folkloric in character is quite interesting.
There are two things the book, and others like it, should have addressed, though, and that's the whole thing about abductions is a violation of a person's sanctity and is in essence a hostile act. Also, why have the abductions gone on for so long if folklore really reflects alien actions? Couldn't the aliens have learned all they need to know about humans well before the present?
February 21, 2023
This book is written by Nick Pope, a former Ministry of Defence employee who had some responsibility for the UK Government's research into UFOs.
The book specifically looks at so called Alien Abductions - cases of citizens being taken from their homes and cars by (presumed) extra terrestrial entities.
If that possibility sounds fantastical, then the stories contained within this book will give you pause for thought.
The author highlights a number of British abduction cases that I wasn't familiar with, and paints a picture of a very strange, albeit much. More common than we realise, phenomenon.
The author lays out his research well, making no assumptions and exploring rational explanations for the incidents.
At the end of the book, as a reader I can't help but wonder what exactly is happening to so many normal people who are experiencing such extraordinary encounters.
An excellent read for anybody with any interest in the UFO phenomenon.
The book specifically looks at so called Alien Abductions - cases of citizens being taken from their homes and cars by (presumed) extra terrestrial entities.
If that possibility sounds fantastical, then the stories contained within this book will give you pause for thought.
The author highlights a number of British abduction cases that I wasn't familiar with, and paints a picture of a very strange, albeit much. More common than we realise, phenomenon.
The author lays out his research well, making no assumptions and exploring rational explanations for the incidents.
At the end of the book, as a reader I can't help but wonder what exactly is happening to so many normal people who are experiencing such extraordinary encounters.
An excellent read for anybody with any interest in the UFO phenomenon.
March 4, 2019
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for opportunity to read 'The Uninvited ' by Nick Pope in exchange for a fair review.
'The Uninvited' by Nick Pope is about his investigations into UFO abductions and sightings. Pope approaches his subject matter with on open mind along side a fair amount of skepticism.
Again I have chosen to read a book out of my comfort zone, but personally I thought that this book was quite interesting, well written and thoroughly investigated by Pope
I would happily recommend this book to anyone who has interest in alien abductions or ufology or to someone like me who has often saw things on the news and read about sightings in newspapers but never has actually picked up a book on the subject matter.
'The Uninvited' by Nick Pope is about his investigations into UFO abductions and sightings. Pope approaches his subject matter with on open mind along side a fair amount of skepticism.
Again I have chosen to read a book out of my comfort zone, but personally I thought that this book was quite interesting, well written and thoroughly investigated by Pope
I would happily recommend this book to anyone who has interest in alien abductions or ufology or to someone like me who has often saw things on the news and read about sightings in newspapers but never has actually picked up a book on the subject matter.
October 7, 2018
Excellent book!
I have recently become aware that, as a 15-year old , I most likely had an abduction experience...and while I have crystal clear memories of sighting the UFO, and realize I also had over an hour of missing time, I have no memory of an actual abduction, only the unexplained missing hour or so while being outside during a freezing cold Chicago winter. Why it never occurred to my parents to look for me, I don't know.
Fortunately, this book has really answered many questions I had and even mentioned others who had an experience like mine. Thank you, Mr. Pope!
I have recently become aware that, as a 15-year old , I most likely had an abduction experience...and while I have crystal clear memories of sighting the UFO, and realize I also had over an hour of missing time, I have no memory of an actual abduction, only the unexplained missing hour or so while being outside during a freezing cold Chicago winter. Why it never occurred to my parents to look for me, I don't know.
Fortunately, this book has really answered many questions I had and even mentioned others who had an experience like mine. Thank you, Mr. Pope!
June 29, 2019
Great introduction to the subject
Mr. Pope is well known in UFO/UAP circles for a reason. This excellent book gives the reader a thorough introduction to a very complex phenomenon. Although the author leans toward the ETH, he does a good job of covering many different possible explanations for these incidents as well as providing a number of interesting cases from his files.
Mr. Pope is well known in UFO/UAP circles for a reason. This excellent book gives the reader a thorough introduction to a very complex phenomenon. Although the author leans toward the ETH, he does a good job of covering many different possible explanations for these incidents as well as providing a number of interesting cases from his files.
July 15, 2024
wonder not disbelief
I found myself in a compelling story that has true merit and must be shared with everyone. This is a well constructed expose’ and I recommend this as an enjoyable read that may open a door of needed concern for the human race.
I found myself in a compelling story that has true merit and must be shared with everyone. This is a well constructed expose’ and I recommend this as an enjoyable read that may open a door of needed concern for the human race.
September 9, 2017
I'm not normally interested in UFOs, but I couldn't put this book down. I must have read it at least ten times. Even if you're a skeptic, this book is worth your time.
July 11, 2019
Found this book quite interesting because we had recently seen a programme on TV about alien encounters and this book more explanatory.
Thank you netgalley
Thank you netgalley
December 2, 2019
yeah for the crazy theories in this book. i loved them
January 12, 2024
Stopped 130 pages in. A little too much theory with not much evidence to support.
May 18, 2025
Nick Pope work for the British MOD, so I was quite excited to read this. The book may be old, but it’s definitely in unsettling read.
February 26, 2019
I knew I'd be excited about this book the moment I saw it on NetGalley. And I wasn't wrong at all.
The Uninvited is an intriguing, page-turning book written by Nick Pope, a man who formerly ran the British government's UFO research project. I know what you're thinking; really? You believe in that stuff, Carla? As a child, I grew up watching The X-Files, and lots of "unsolved mystery" documentaries (I called them shock-umentaries) that never really provided any answers, but served to intrigue me all the same.
Nick Pope is healthy in his skepticism and open-mindedness, which leads me to believe that this is the book to read if you're interested in aliens, UFOs, and alien abductions. It's intelligently written and gripping, and I fully appreciate the healthy dose of the author's "I could be wrong and this is all a fake"s, which most exposes would never be caught dead saying.
I'm so glad I read this. If you read one shock-umentary about this unsolved mystery, let it be this one.
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Uninvited is an intriguing, page-turning book written by Nick Pope, a man who formerly ran the British government's UFO research project. I know what you're thinking; really? You believe in that stuff, Carla? As a child, I grew up watching The X-Files, and lots of "unsolved mystery" documentaries (I called them shock-umentaries) that never really provided any answers, but served to intrigue me all the same.
Nick Pope is healthy in his skepticism and open-mindedness, which leads me to believe that this is the book to read if you're interested in aliens, UFOs, and alien abductions. It's intelligently written and gripping, and I fully appreciate the healthy dose of the author's "I could be wrong and this is all a fake"s, which most exposes would never be caught dead saying.
I'm so glad I read this. If you read one shock-umentary about this unsolved mystery, let it be this one.
I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 24, 2022
Books like this are tough to review. Should I review the content or just the style? The arguments themselves or just the continuity within the arguments? I'm still not sure, but here goes anyway.
To start with, this book is very readable and engaging. Every time I put the book down, I looked forward to continuing on. Though it's a bit disjointed and jumbled in places, I appreciate that Mr. Pope tries to cover his bases. He put a lot of effort into the research and writing of this book, and for that he is to be applauded.
It seems to me that Mr. Pope places too much faith in the validity of the abductees' accounts, and despite all of his claims that he doesn't use hypnosis and doesn't trust it, he still included numerous tales and details from abductions that were remembered using hypnosis.
At the end of his book there is a critique of different alternative explanations (alien abduction accounts being caused by something other than alien abductions), and I appreciate this inclusion. It seems, though, that he rejected some of the theories prematurely, but it was nice that he at least engaged them.
In the end, this book is an enjoyable and insightful read, though it is too slanted and biased, despite all the claims to the contrary.
To start with, this book is very readable and engaging. Every time I put the book down, I looked forward to continuing on. Though it's a bit disjointed and jumbled in places, I appreciate that Mr. Pope tries to cover his bases. He put a lot of effort into the research and writing of this book, and for that he is to be applauded.
It seems to me that Mr. Pope places too much faith in the validity of the abductees' accounts, and despite all of his claims that he doesn't use hypnosis and doesn't trust it, he still included numerous tales and details from abductions that were remembered using hypnosis.
At the end of his book there is a critique of different alternative explanations (alien abduction accounts being caused by something other than alien abductions), and I appreciate this inclusion. It seems, though, that he rejected some of the theories prematurely, but it was nice that he at least engaged them.
In the end, this book is an enjoyable and insightful read, though it is too slanted and biased, despite all the claims to the contrary.
June 26, 2019
The Uninvited by Nick Pope is an analysis of the phenomenon surrounding alien abductions. This former UK Government UFO investigator examines the stories of abductees and contactees and the reactions of governments and the scientific community. At least half the book details the cases he investigated personally rather than simple hearsay.
Well researched and written, it leaves aside the hysteria and hype usually associated with this topic and makes for compelling reading. Mr. Pope makes a rational argument through discussing and dispelling various theories that might explain this phenomenon. His approach to the subject is rational and intelligent and his theories are very interesting.
I definitely recommend this book for people interested in Ufology!
Well researched and written, it leaves aside the hysteria and hype usually associated with this topic and makes for compelling reading. Mr. Pope makes a rational argument through discussing and dispelling various theories that might explain this phenomenon. His approach to the subject is rational and intelligent and his theories are very interesting.
I definitely recommend this book for people interested in Ufology!
February 21, 2019
I took a chance on reading The Uninvited by Nick Pope about his investigations on UFO cases.
Nick Pope has an open mind as well as uses skepticism to keep a balance of truth and what is speculation.
He is able to bring two sides of the UFO stories and find some truth and some questions that might never be answered.
The Uninvited is interesting and I think readers of UFO stories will find this as a wonderful book to add to their collection.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a cope of Nick Pope The Uninvited.
Nick Pope has an open mind as well as uses skepticism to keep a balance of truth and what is speculation.
He is able to bring two sides of the UFO stories and find some truth and some questions that might never be answered.
The Uninvited is interesting and I think readers of UFO stories will find this as a wonderful book to add to their collection.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a cope of Nick Pope The Uninvited.
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