Area 51

By: Bob Mayer, Robert Doherty

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

From New York Times best-selling author Bob Mayer, writing as Robert Doherty....

Deep in the Nevada desert is the most secure compound in the United States: Area 51.

The most chilling experiment of all time is about to begin there. The President doesn’t know about it. Just a few scientists and military personnel working for Majestic-12 do, and they are about to make a very big mistake....

Former Green Beret Mike Turcotte, assigned to Nightscape, security for Area 51, begins to realize things aren’t as they seem. Deep inside the Great Pyramid in Giza, an archeologist makes a startling discovery in the lowest chamber. On Easter Island, what are the giant statues guarding? What was Thule and why were the Nazis so intent on finding it during World War II? What are the strange stones off the coast of Bimini? All these clues and more add up to a frightening countdown that could bring about the end of our planet. Turcotte and Presidential Science Adviser Lisa Duncan must race against time to save the world from the secret hidden at Area 51.

Over 1.5 Million copies of Area 51 sold—also author of the best-selling Atlantis series.

©2011 Bob Mayer (P)2011 Bob Mayer

Critic reviews

Praise for Bob Mayer: "Spell-binding! Will keep you on the edge of your seat. Call it techno-thriller, call it science fiction, call it just terrific story-telling.” (Terry Brooks, best-selling author of the Shannara series and Star Wars: Phantom Menace)

Great SctFi Read

I am reading this series again for the 30th time or more. I started reading this series in 1999 and I used to have all the paperback versions of the book so I got the e-books now I listen to the audiobooks. I've even became a better reader for Bob Mayer and I proofread the second third books of the new series. It's one of these books you can't put down.

all your favorite theories in one story

Nazis, Aliens, ancient Egypt and area 51, oh my! had to listen on premise alone. predictable but well put together story. fast pace and good for a weekend vacation drive. not a waste of time, but a OK way to waste some time. if it were a movie I'd give it 7/10

UFO Hunters meet Stargate.

The over all writing was bit campy. The story is a bit of historyical fiction blended with the trendy consiracy theories of the time. A fun ride even though it seems to be of the growing trend of authors/reporters being the central characters to Life, the Universe, and Everything...yeah, Douglas Adams did that too, though his writing was much better.

It's not paranoia if they're really out to get you

A great start to an amazing journey. I have always been a fan of the conspiracy theories and stories surrounding Area 51. This novel sucked me in (I eventually listened to the whole series) and every twist and turn kept me enthralled. The story was brought to life wonderfully by the narrator.

Keeps your attention and well flowing

Area 51 is a well flowing book that links different well known theories together, but doesn't go into the filed of fantasy. It's a high paced intriguing story that's obviously just beginning. However it can be read as a single book. The characters are well thought out and and developed. I listened to the audible version while driving and working around the house. I even chuckled at certain parts. I can't wait to read/listen to the next in the series.

Great Sotry

Would you consider the audio edition of Area 51 to be better than the print version?

Don't know, did not read printed version.

Which scene was your favorite?

All dialog about the flying machines

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

No

Any additional comments?

Good story and it was narrated very well.

Good story line.

This book had a good story line and I enjoyed the person that performed the read. I'm looking forward to reading and listening to the rest of the series.

Good build of story line, however ending is abrupt

Good build of story line, however ending is abrupt. Left you hanging from a cliff for the next book in the series.

overall not a bad book

it was enjoyable, but so of the inaccurate details kind of bothered me towards the end. maybe think about this as an alternative timeline and just get past the minor details. 🤔

Great read!!

If you could sum up Area 51 in three words, what would they be?

Could it be?

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

The reader was excellent with all of the voices. Story was edge-of-your-seat and un-nerving. Loved it!!