Book Review: Alien Rapture
From: campbell@ufomind.com (Glenn Campbell, Las Vegas)
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 07:58:23 -0800
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Book Review:
Alien Rapture: The Chosen
by Edgar Fouche and Brad Steiger
Published: August 1998
Price: $19.95
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Reviewed by Glenn Campbell, 7/29/98
It is hard to review a book that claims to be "faction" -- truth
veiled in fiction. The author, Edgar Fouche, claims to be a former
defense specialist who, it is hinted, has worked at Area 51. Security
restrictions prevent him from telling us everything he knows, so he
must give us clues embedded in fiction. A similar effort was the 1996
novel The Catchers of Heaven which was so vague and rambling as to be
meaningless. Alien Rapture is at least specific, full of many
references to organizations and places around the Nellis Air Force
Range. Groom Lake, Papoose Lake, Tonopah Test Range, Rachel and the
Little A'Le'Inn are all featured, and with more factual accuracy than
is common in such novels.
The story is centered on Area 51, stronghold of the infamous MJ-12
committee. Of course, MJ-12 will do anything to keep the facility
secure and the alien presence under wraps -- including murder, torture
and the kind of gratuitous rough stuff that baddies are known for. As a
techno-thriller, we found the book moderately interesting, mainly
because of its local Nevada setting. (This reviewer was amused to see
himself portrayed as Area 51 researcher "Wayne Newsome," who helps the
protagonist break into Area 51. In fact, this reviewer did provide some
technical advice to Fouche during the development of his book.) Since
we rarely review fiction and haven't read any other techno-thrillers,
we can't rate this book as a novel; we can only try to evaluate the
factual content.
To evaluate "faction," we should read it as though it were non-fiction
and see if we learn anything new. If any part of this book truly comes
from inside sources, we expect to encounter some new ideas or
unexpected human details that haven't been seen before in the UFO
literature. As it happens, we didn't. The only part that struck us as
unusual was an underwater alien abduction. Otherwise, the novel is a
melodramatic interpretation of the MJ-12 claims, weaving Area 51,
alien implants and Sitchin's "12th Planet" theories into the mix.
Although most military information seems correct, we found nothing
that couldn't have been picked up in the public domain. Although we
have no doubt that the author has worked for secret government
projects, the book gives us no insight into the black world that
couldn't have been dreamed up by a Hollywood scriptwriter.
This novel may contribute to the cultural heritage of ufology, weaving
together the predominant government cover-up lore, circa 1998. The
concept of "faction" clouds the evaluation, though. Given that no new
information has been introduced here, simple "fiction" is a more
appropriate label.
(c) Glenn Campbell, 1998. This email message may be freely
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INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLISHER -- ALWAYS SUPPORTIVE
PUBLISHER'S SYNOPSIS
This is the book that lays bare all the facts and secrets about:
-- The secret government dealings with alien intelligence
-- Dreamland and Area 51--secret military installations
-- The real alien autopsy report
-- The UFO crash at Roswell
-- Military use of extraterrestrial technology
Although presented as fiction, the episodes described in this book are
based on actual events.
FROM THE BOOK COVER...
On the one hand: actual cases of alien abduction, genetic
manipulation, missing time, implanted memories -- and terrifying
visions.
On the other: a secret government with unlimited power, covert
technology, clandestine documents protected at any cost -- and a
complete disregard for United States laws and constitutional rights.
Which is the more terrifying? After you read Alien Rapture: The
Chosen, you will be better able to answer the question.
Brad Steiger, one of the leading experts in UFOlogy and paranormal
research, has teamed with Edgar Rothschild Fouche, a former member of
black technological programs and a defense contractor with contacts on
many of the goverment's most classified programs. Fouche has gathered
proof of the top secret cover-up, thus presenting the smoking gun that
will astound anyone seeking the truth.
Brad Steiger is the author of more than 100 books, with more than 15
million copies in print. He has covered subject matter ranging from
biographies to UFO research to true crime. HIs book Valentino was made
into a motion picture by director Ken Russell.
Edgar Rothschild Fouche is a member of Air Force intelligence and a
cryptological expert. He is a Vietnam veteran and has held a number of
government and military positions. He is now semiretired from the
Department of Defense.
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