It begins revolving around the titular secret military site in nevada, though rapidly expands to a global and then interstellar scale with the reveal of whats going. Area 51 excalibur by mayer, bob, opentrolley bookstore. Ever since the first rift opened in area 51 in 1947, exposing the world to deadly beings of pure energy, only the nightstalkers have stood between humanity and complete annihilation. The books are about aliens that had previously been to earth waaaay back in the day and how humanity discovered some of their tech. In his time at area 51, mike turcotte has learned one thing. What happens when no one in the white house can tell a lie. An epic series of history, aliens, war and the truth of mankind. The area 51 series is a series of science fiction and thriller novels written by the new york times bestselling novelist and a well known american author, bob mayer under the pseudonym robert doherty.
The series consists of a total of 9 exciting novels published between the years 1997 and 2004. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading area 51. Genres, science fiction, thriller, historical, romance. At the same time the story fully makes sense as a free standing scifi thriller. Since his childhood, he has a zeal for reading and writing and it is clearly discernible in all his works. From before the dawn of history, through ancient egypt to the present. Bob mayer i write about things that interest me and im passionate about the theme. Since before the dawning of modern man, an alien mothership and nine abandoned flying saucers have been hidden away in area 51, a topsecret military base in the nevada desert.
By ny times bestselling author bob mayer writing as robert doherty author of the bestselling area 51 seriesover 1,000,000 copies sold. Author bob mayers complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and. Area 51 is a series of science fiction novels by american author robert doherty bob mayer. The king of area 51, bob mayer has written twelve novels about it since 1997.
From new york times bestselling author bob mayer, writing as robert doherty deep in the nevada desert is the most secure compound in the united states. An epic series of history, aliens, war and the truth of mankind ebook. In area 51 book 1 bob mayer very cleverly exploits the existing intrigue, and conspiricay theories surrounding this highly secretive american location. At west point, bob learnt about the history of the military of his country. These include his bestselling atlantis, area 51, and green beret series. I have read all the others in the series and recognized several of my favorite characters in this novel.
Area 51 is a longrunning book series by bob mayer, starting under his pen name of robert doherty in 1997 and continuing to this day. Area 51, pilots peak, shiloh, and how writers recon locations for their books by bob mayer february 14, 2012 by bob mayer area 51 is in the middle of nowhere on the road to nowhere. Below is a list of bob mayers books in order of when they were originally published identical to their chronology. Basically, over the course of the series 8 or so books, we are led through the mysteries of area 51 which begins by housing salvaged alien spacecraft, although that specific location becomes rather tertiary to the overall story, as they are slowly unfolded to the world at large. The area 51 series, by robert doherty spacebattles forums. He is a west point graduate and former green beret. There, scientists have studied the crafts, hoping to unlock the secrets of the alien technology and, perhaps, the origins of life on earth. Bob was of the opinion that the military men are more important the mission, as opposed to the beliefs of the military forces.
As a child, bob mayer was born and brought up in bronx, new york city and attended the west point for graduation after completing his high school. Ny times bestselling author, west point graduate, former green beret. Book 1 in the area 51 series since before the dawning of modern man, an alien mothership. Now the future belongs to themit began at the dawn of history, when a darkness.
Bob mayer is a new york times bestselling author, graduate of west point, former special operations, and the feeder of two yellow labs, most famously cool gus. A swarm battle core is orbiting earth preparing for the reaping. Interstellar area 51, book 12 by bob mayer fantastic fiction. Today my guest is bob mayer, author of the area 51 series. Robert mayer is a new york times bestselling author and the ceo of cool gus publishing. As you go through bob mayer books written, you will be able to understand about the forte of the author. I can listen to this story again, it is a complete story with villains, victims and allot of nasties in the area 51 world. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. There would then be a new sequel every year until 2004. In my nonfiction, i focus on things that will help people. Order of area 51 books area 51 is a series of science fiction novels by american author robert doherty bob mayer. Cant wait for publication of area 51 the mission next march.
My wife and i joke when we watch some documentary that i wrote about the subject matter, but its sort of true. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading area 51 area 51 series book 1. Checked out some of his books interesting also and much more down to earth in his special forces series he was a former green beret. In the author interview it says that doherty is the pen name for bob mayer. In fiction, i like exploring possibilities, especially that of the human mind. Hes had over 75 books published and sold over 5 million, including the. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the sphinx area 51 book 4. The remnants of mankind desperately try to either survive or fight back. Atlantis by ny times bestselling author bob mayer writing as robert doherty author of the bestselling area 51 series over 1,000,000 copies sold amazon hot 100 in print. Im very excited about it and it is live for preorder. His books have hit the ny times, publishers weekly, wall street journal and numerous other bestseller lists. Top 10 best bob mayer books bob mayer written works. As one of todays topperforming independent authors, mayer has drawn on his digital publishing expertise and military exploits to craft more than fifty novels that have sold more than four million copies worldwide. Mayer is a master at blending elements of truth into all of his thrillers, leaving the reader questioning what is. As part of an elite special forces team, the former green beret has encountered things that are well beyond human understanding. The area 51 series, now at 12 books, with three new ones out in the past year and more to come, literally rewrite the entire history of mankind.
After high school, he entered west point where he learned about the history of our military and our. Bob mayer is a new york times bestselling author, a graduate of west point, a former special operations soldier, and the feeder of the infamous yellow lab, cool gus. Her head was cocked slightly to the side, which indicated she was listening in on the secure frequency back to the ranch outside of area 51. Its a military style novel as the aliens and their proxy fight humans. Area 51 area 51 series book 1 kindle edition by mayer, bob. Surprise surprise, humans dont use it for the best reasons and keep it hidden at area 51. Bob mayer is the grandfather of two future leaders of the resistance against the machines, a ny times bestselling author, graduate of west point, former green beret and the feeder of cool gus. A history and guide to roleplaying games by lawrence schick accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. Interstellar area 51, book 12 by bob mayer book cover, description, publication history. The key to averting the crisis lies in a single weapon. Bob mayer began his career as a writer in 1991 with the novel eyes of the hammer, published under his real name. Of all the area 51 books this one sits along the lines of nosferatu. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Hes written other fiction, a lot of it in fact, but his area 51 series is a series where you can pick one book, any book, and you cant go wrong. Mayers obsession with mythology and his vast knowledge of the military and special forces, mixed with his strong desire to learn from history, is the foundation for his science fiction series atlantis, area 51 and psychic warrior. Staff sergeant winthrop carter has just been drafted into the nightstalkersan elite group of soldiers that. Bob mayer aka robert doherty aka greg donegan aka joe dalton aka bob mcguire. The area 51 series began in 1997 with the title novel. An epic series of history, aliens, war and the truth of mankind kindle edition by mayer, bob. New york minute is a prequel to the green berets series as are the next two books. Bob mayer is a renowned author who has contributed greatly in the literary world. Lawyers, guns and money 16 sept and walk on the wild side 9 december. But instead of speculating on what is currently happening he goes back many millennia and in so doing draws the reader, almost unconciously, into a minefield of possibilities that blows history wide open. Now, two ancient rivals from another world are vying to dominate earth, and mike and his team must choose which army to side with. There are a couple of historical factual errors as well, one of the characters is described as having flown f6 phantoms. James rollins makes the implausible, plausible with this rousing story.
When it gets back into the main cast it rehashes much of what already occurred. This book is quit bloody and graphic concerning the habits of vampires, verges on too much blood and gore but the history aspect is fascinating. The most chilling experiment of all time is about to begin there. In fiction, imore i write about things that interest me and im passionate about the theme. It spends a lot of time focusing on new characters and their history. Bob mayer is a ny times bestselling author, graduate of west point, former green beret including commanding an ateam and the feeder of two yellow labs, most famously cool gus. The sphinx area 51 book 4 kindle edition by mayer, bob. Ive been reading bobs books since 1999 i love all the area 51 books and i am glad that he has started to update the series i always wondered what happen to mike and duncan. But instead of speculating on what is currently happening he goes back many millennia and in so doing draws the reader, almost unconciously, into a minefield of possibilities that blows. Bob mayer grandad to 2 future leaders of the resistance against the machines. Bob mayer has 103 books on goodreads with 127662 ratings. As can be expected from the title, the series tells the story of humans making contact with aliens and consequences of it.
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