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Area 51

By: Annie Jacobsen
Narrated by: Annie Jacobsen
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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.

©2011 Annie Jacobsen (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group Limited
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Brilliant

I found this to be a great listen(/read?). If your into full blown conspiracy theories, don't bother BUT if your interested in facts (or official versions of them) this is for you. A lot of previously unreported information makes for an especially good read.

It was well written and obviously very well researched. The narration by Annie was very well done also.

Toward the end, the interview with the S4 Engineer was INTENSE!

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herd about this book from the joe rogan experience

first listened to this chick on the joe Rogan experience podcast and bought her audio book now I've listened to her complete library and I loved the operation paper clip book but recommend her whole collection

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A story of arrogance and hubris.

Amazing research, fascinating and - for us mere mortals, a tragic story of war obsessed chauvinism.

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Compelling history lesson on Area 51

Rivetting audiobook full of interrsting facts and figures around the people with the "right stuff". While the book contained many surprises possibly the biggest for me was the involvement of Stalin with the Roswell case.

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A Great Listen

Well researched and seemingly factual. It would makec a great documentary series if washington ever lets it happen

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Annie does a fantastic reading of her book which has been put together exceptionally well. Decided to finally give it a listen after seeing her on Joe Rogan's podcast. I hoped to get more information about Bob Lazar but wasn't left disappointed.

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great book

Loved the book and the the factual history stats throughout the story along with the layout

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Awesome

This book is great the only problem is that your left with so many questions at the end lol 👍👍

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Great listen

I went into this book expecting it to be dominated by alien conspiracy references, however pleasantly surprised by the detailed history of the stealth programs and geopolitical aspects.

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Awesome book narrated by the author

I always find it best when the author narrates the book, and Annie does a wonderful job, an enthralling book that hooks you from the beginning, and is as addictive as every appearance and speech I have seen her appear at. I haven’t read all her books, but I’m going to and I hope she does more soon. Indispensable listening if you have a fascination with the world of secrets and government corruption. Brilliant.

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