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Area 51

By: Annie Jacobsen
Narrated by: Annie Jacobsen
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It is the most famous military installation in the world. And no credible insider has ever divulged the truth about his time inside of it. Until now. This is the first book based on interviews with scientists, pilots, and engineers - 58 in total - who provide an unprecedented look into the mysterious activities of a top-secret base, from the Cold War to today. With a jaw-dropping ending, it proves that facts are often more fantastic than fiction, especially when the distinction is almost impossible to make.

©2011 Annie Jacobsen (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group Limited
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  • Categories: History

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Compulsory reading for all

The truth is out there and Ms Jacobsen proves that there is still a place in our culture for journalism. This book is full of inconceivable truths and the story of a military hell bent on winning at any cost, even if there isn’t a conflict. War in space, war underground, war, war, war with unlimited budget and the big button at hand.

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Brilliant

A Very detailed historical anatomy of the Area 51 subject, highly recommended. No stone has been left unturned in this book.

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great yarn

Where does Area 51 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the top ten books I have listened to in the last two years. well researched, does not sensationalize the facts, well read

What did you like best about this story?

well researched

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

cant read when i'm driving!

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no

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well worth getting

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