Area 51

An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base – from the bestselling author of Nuclear War: A Scenario

By: Annie Jacobsen

Narrated by: Annie Jacobsen

'An extraordinary book' DAILY EXPRESS

'Revelatory ... Ms Jacobsen has put together a set of strong allegations about Area 51's covert history ... Her research is compellingly hard-hitting' NEW YORK TIMES

It is the most famous military installation in the world. And no credible insider has ever divulged the truth about his time inside of it. Until now. This is the first book based on interviews with scientists, pilots, and engineers - 58 in total - who provide an unprecedented look into the mysterious activities of a top-secret base, from the Cold War to today. With a jaw-dropping ending, it proves that facts are often more fantastic than fiction, especially when the distinction is almost impossible to make.

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Critic reviews

An extraordinary book ... Discovering what really happened at Roswell is the holy grail of conspiracy theorists ... What if there were not one but two conspiracies involving Cold War propaganda rather than visitors from another planet? ... Based on unprecedented interviews with personnel at Area 51 Jacobsen's argument may not be as outrageous as it sounds

Area 51 is not science fiction. It is an assertive account, revelatory ... Ms Jacobsen has put together a set of strong allegations about Area 51's covert history ... Her research is compellingly hard-hitting ... the book is noteworthy for its author's dogged devotion to her research ... it makes an indelible impression

An informative history...about the creativity, political acumen and courage of the high-flying Cold Warriors who sought to protect the free world in the decades after World War II (Andrew Dunn)

A compelling narrative of 50 years of covert operations by the CIA, the U.S. military, and the mysterious "Atomic Energy Commission".... Her meticulous research makes for a fascinating read, as it intersperses the accounts of secret government projects with anecdotes from the people who made those projects happen (Rachel Larimore)

Brilliant

A Very detailed historical anatomy of the Area 51 subject, highly recommended. No stone has been left unturned in this book.

great yarn

Where does Area 51 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the top ten books I have listened to in the last two years. well researched, does not sensationalize the facts, well read

What did you like best about this story?

well researched

What does Annie Jacobsen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

cant read when i'm driving!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no

Any additional comments?

well worth getting

Compulsory reading for all

The truth is out there and Ms Jacobsen proves that there is still a place in our culture for journalism. This book is full of inconceivable truths and the story of a military hell bent on winning at any cost, even if there isn’t a conflict. War in space, war underground, war, war, war with unlimited budget and the big button at hand.