Area 51 (Area 51 (Paperback))

The one weakness I find in the book is probably a result of the author needing to provide background information to those unfamiliar with the sorts of conspiracy theories which have been floating around the UFO community for years. For instance, I almost fell out of my seat when one of the members of Majic-12 asked what foo fighters were. Anyone interested in ufology knows these were strange orbs which often flew around both Allied and German warplanes in WWII. Also, the idea that the President has a representative on the Majic-12 board goes against most speculation that the President himself does not have adequate clearance to even be informed of such a project. Such plot points are necessary, however, in order to inform any reader of the basics. This is just a novel, after all. It is important to note that there are elements of this story that are purely invention, so one should not read this book hoping to discover a UFO conspiracy book cleverly disguised as a novel. I imagine that the majority of people interested in these Area 51 books will be UFO buffs already, but those who scoff at or know nothing about ufology can still find great enjoyment in this fast-moving, action-packed novel because the author does provide all of the background information you will need in order to understand what all of the action is about. This isn't literature, but it is certainly a fun read.


Excellent entertainment value   March 11, 2002
Mr. Thomas R. P. Spony (London)
This sci-fi thriller garantuees you excellent entertainment value. I started it a couple of days ago, I could not really put it down. If it was a movie, it would be 'Tremors', 'Broken Arrow' or 'Executive Decision'. Everything you expect from that type of book is there : fast-paced intrigue (countdown on each chapter), die-hard militaries, alien space ships, World War II secrets, etc... Obviously the book cashes on the 1990's craze about Area 51, Aliens-amongst-us and US Government plot to keep secret alien technology hidden from the public. And Robert Mayer (Doherty) also knows his classics : from the X files to Indiana Jones, all the ingredients are there to provide unhibited fun and action. You can thus try to guess all the references used by the author as you progress through the book. I can't wait to start the sequels (4 to date), hopefully the intrigue will continue at the same pace...


Excellent   February 15, 2001
Wow! It will make you to love to read again! Anyone who enjoys history combined with Science fiction would enjoy this book.


The book is great!   September 1, 1999
The author does a great job of explaining the UFO mystery using all the great UFO questions that currently exist. His fictional answers to all of today's questions regarding Roswell, UFO sightings, the Pyramids, unexplained events during WW II, and the like is captivating. I could hardly put it down.


Area 51   August 13, 1999
Ancient temples and pyramids, the lost city of Atlantis, Area 51, and Nellis Air Force Base. What do they all have in common? They are all part of an exciting chapter of an epic story. Area 51 is the best science fiction book of all time. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and is a real page turner. ~Ami~