Tomy and the Planet of Lies

By: Erich von Däniken

Narrated by: Arthur Morey

Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Erich von Däniken claims to have never seen a UFO. But in the fall of 1987, on a desert ride, he experienced a close encounter of a very different kind. A being materialized before his eyes, and since the "thing" had no name, von Däniken called it "Tomy". This book is the story of Tomy. Some say that Tomy is a scientific impossibility.

Yet Tomy was there, science or not. After all, Tomy had for a few weeks lived among us, and that was enough for plenty of interpersonal relationships. God knows that von Däniken was not the only one who had known Tomy; others could see him, as well. Now, after 19 years of silence, Däniken has decided to make public the incredible story of Tomy.

Here, the best-selling author of Chariots of the Gods makes his foray into the world of fiction. Tomy and the Planet of Lies is a thrilling adventure novel that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats.

©2012 Erich von Däniken (P)2012 Tantor

Captivating

Listened to this on a very long road trip and time flew by. I couldn’t wait to get back in the car to finish the book. It was great escape. I tend to listen to heavy, nonfiction. I’m not one for fantasy or sci-fi. It’s well written, the story flows, there’s no boring bits and I cared about the characters.

Frankly, I don’t know if this is von Daniken’s factual account or it’s a fictional novel. I surprisingly don’t care.

I’ve never read or listened to any other of von Daniken’s books. I know my dad had an old copy of Chariots of the Gods when I was growing up. As an enthusiastic young reader, I read most of the books in his bookcase, but not that one. It’s time to pick that one up.

captivating

If you could sum up Tomy and the Planet of Lies in three words, what would they be?

We don't have to lie. Could not put the book down.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Tomy and the Planet of Lies?

when Tomy's body died.

Which scene was your favorite?

When the house keeper found him in the kitchen.

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

When his spirit came back.

Any additional comments?

We are not our body's. We are the soul or spirit in the body. It's important NOT to Lie. We don't have to speak or be an open book.

Has OBE, Teleportation, Mystery, and a Visitor

This book was an "I hope it's worth it" purchase. And, it was.

The story is fantastic, gripping, and if time and life allowed it this would have been an "all in one sitting" book.

There is one part in the book that was emotionally moving for me (your mileage may vary) when Erich von Daniken tried to describe the experience that Tomy made possible for him when Erich von Daniken's Consciousness was able to leave his body and the author got to experience the Universe, from galaxies to microscopic atomic and smaller. What a fantastic journey.

The travel, the archaeological ruins visited, the cities and hotels and various foreign intelligence operatives and the manipulations and threats and death read like a mystery book, but when the author and his companions got home, danger and death was not left behind.

The narrator was a perfect fit. The only odd thing in the story is whenever the Iranian people are mentioned as speaking Arabic. In Iran, the language is referred to as Persian and I could only wonder if this was due to an editor rather than the author, who would know better.

AWE

Profound, Awe inspiring, mind opening, fluid, incredible story, heart pounding, leaves you wanting more. Insightfull.

Gems tucked into story

I really enjoyed this book! Tony is a way-shower and truth is the path of Light to walk. The discussion of the holographic universe and true nature of time are worth the listen just themselves.

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

Absolutely astonishingly eye opening to what is really out there.

Thanks for sharing you're story!!!

Narration

Better reader. Easier to follow through the story.
The story expands the imagination and makes you think