Twilight of the Gods

The Mayan Calendar and the Return of the Extraterrestrials

By: Erich von Däniken

Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne

Length: 6 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

High up in the Bolivian Andes---4,000 meters above sea level---lies Puma punku, an ancient ruined city that simply could never have been constructed by its Stone Age inhabitants.

"Something here really stinks to high heaven," writes Erich von Däniken. "In Twilight of the Gods," says von Däniken, "I document precisely what it was that left the first visitors breathless as they stood before the mighty stone blocks some 400 years ago. I will show you what archeologists discovered hundreds of years ago and demonstrate how much has been destroyed over the centuries. Intentionally. "I will also prove that Puma punku was not built by any Stone Age people. "And in December 2012, the gods will return from their long journey and appear again here on Earth. At least that is what the Mayan calendar would have us believe. "The so-called gods---the extraterrestrials---will come again. We're headed for a 'god shock' of major proportions. "But doesn't anyone with half a brain know that interstellar travel is simply impossible because of the sheer distances involved? And that extraterrestrials would never look like us?" In his own inimitable way, Erich von Däniken picks these preconceptions and prejudices apart with a clarity no other author could manage.

©2010 Erich von Daniken (P)2011 Tantor

Critic reviews

"His ideas have a mythic appeal." (James A. Herrick, Christianity Today)

Interesting story

Where does Twilight of the Gods rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I think I rank this book the same as others I've read. I found it interesting.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There are no separate characters.

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

I wasn't that impressed with the narration..I wish Erich could have narrated himself.

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

no I just thought it was interesting

Any additional comments?

I'm working my way though all of Erich's books...I find the concepts very interesting..Yes U could say I'm a believer.

Great Story

If you're familiar with history and cultures around the world, this is definitely a very good read. It gives you a different point of view on how to see the world. It might be a little much for some people, but it's up to the reader on how to interpret it. Either way it's still a wonderful research and collection of stories.

Interesting

Is there anything you would change about this book?

A little difficult to follow at times, but overall, very interesting.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

It was non-fiction.

Did Kirby Heyborne do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

No characters, it was non-fiction

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes

So very logical it makes me shiver!

This is the third of Erich von Daniken's books that I've read/listened to. He makes the whole ET thing sound so logical. I have enjoyed his testimony of those ancient people's heritage and I feel he is right on. It is going to be a shock to the entire earth's population if what he has said is true and the ET's do come back, but why should we even doubt it. Most of the earth's religions all anticipate the return of their God. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a opened minded enough to think even a little of what he proposes could be true. NOTE: This should indicate signed by Chuck Woodings

Absolutely Mind Blowing

Everyone who has ever wondered about their human existence, either religiously or scientifically, must read Erich von Danikan's books. It's about time someone stepped out of the tiny and ignorant scientific box of "show me proof" without ever looking at it! How can Hawking's theory of "The Big Bang Theory " evere be thoroughly proven, yet it's accepted by scientists?

daniken does it again

even after twenty five books, he still manages to present new ideas in a captivating way.

Interesting

Very good. Interesting subject, interesting reasoning. Gives you a lot to think about. Good job!

ET phone home

Daniker makes a good case for ET's having visited us.... don't know what I think.... read it and decide for yourself.

Pause for thought!

If you could sum up Twilight of the Gods in three words, what would they be?

Pause for thought!

What did you like best about this story?

How Eric logically put together his theories.

Have you listened to any of Kirby Heyborne’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Puma Pinchu

Any additional comments?

I just don't understand why the "intellectuals" in this world have to stick their heads in the sand and glibly look for solutions that fit their microcosmic Humans in a box theories. This evidence is as plain as the sun shines bright.

Thought provokng

What made the experience of listening to Twilight of the Gods the most enjoyable?

I have read many of Erich Von Danikens books. This one is typical of his work. Thought provoking, leads one to read many of the references in the Bible, and to understand how thousands of years ago, people interpreted things they did not understand into miracles, or acts of the "Gods". Very plausible in parts and obviously very well researched.

What about Kirby Heyborne’s performance did you like?

His practical interpretation of the work

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

not particularly