The Outer Limits of the Twilight Zone

Selected Writings of John A. Keel

By: John A. Keel

Narrated by: Pete Ferrand

Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

New Saucerian Press proudly presents The Outer Limits of the Twilight Zone, a collection of magazine articles and lectures by John A. Keel, the man many consider to have been not only the premiere investigator of all things unusual and "Fortean", but who was also our very own, 20th-century "Mark Twain". Many of the articles in this anthology and its companion volumes, Flying Saucer to the Center of Your Mind and Searching for the String, were revolutionary, and explored ideas popularized in Keel's classic books. Written in Keel's engaging trademark style, they are sure to delight fans with their fresh, unparalleled insights into the nature of reality.

In these pages, John Keel displays the keen observational skills and investigative tenacity that made him the enfant terrible of ufology for decades. In this no-holds-barred analysis - much of it written almost 50 years ago - Keel shreds most of the sacred-cow beliefs still held by many in ufological and "cryptozoological" circles today, and presents theories so radical that they are only now becoming accepted: the "4-D" or "interdimensional" thesis; the "breakaway civilization" theory; the possible role of "ancient aliens" in human history; the synthetic and/or hallucinatory nature of many "alien abduction" and "Men in Black" encounters; the role of spy agencies in paranormal research; and the alarming connection between UFOs, animal mutilations, and attacks on unsuspecting humans.

In short, The Outer Limits of the Twilight Zone is witty, incisive, impassioned, and prescient, and cohesively brings Keel's message into focus in a way that perhaps no other book has.

©2013 Andrew B. Colvin (P)2014 Andrew B. Colvin

Very interesting examination and perspectives

John Keel's views on UFOs and a multitude of what-might-be-connected events are very interesting. At first, I was a bit annoyed at what appeared to be the same events told again and again (the slag from the sky story), but then realized that the story was evolving over time as more information came forth and understanding was increasing overall.

John Keel's writings across multiple articles over time sometimes have the same phrases and events pop up, but that is natural and more obvious when reading over a lifetime's work. What is important is the multitude of details he provides as examples of events, and even more significantly, how it all is wholly perceived.

Using the viewpoint of a forest or a tree, John Keel does look closely at significant example "trees", but where he shines is in his perspective of the "forest" of information and events. The possible conclusions in this audio book that John Keel shared are valuable and intriguing ideas.

Also valuable in this book is his history of UFOlogy - as he describes the early days and main investigators and writers and experiencers and the roles they played, appeared to play, or may have actually played - from his first-person point of view.

The MIB of course, are mentioned throughout, and I was surprised to also see political history intertwined throughout the UFO events discussed.

Since most of these articles are from long gone old magazines and would not normally be accessible to most people, it is a wonderful thing they have been preserved, organized, and presented again. This is very informative and enjoyable listening to the ideas of a keen mind and active investigator who had some interesting ideas as to the deeper meaning of what is going on.

Classic Keel

A great companion piece to The Mothman Prophecies. What it lacks in impressive narration, it more than makes up for in content. Fascinating and terrifying.

volume 2 of 3

wanted to note that this is the second book of Andy Colvin's "selected writings of John A. Keel"

needs a new narrator

Can we get a new narrator for this book! One that isn't falling asleep and just droning on meaningless sounds that we normal people call words? John Keel deserves better than just another up & down moaning that clearly can't understand what they're reading any longer than 4 words.

Interesting content, but narrated horribly

The caption of this review says it all. Drab, monotone narration barely holds the listener’s attention.