This was a one hour episode in which the science channel gave me an opportunity to test my theory backing it up with data. Here is the fascinating publishers weekly true story of a computer. Ben mezrich on new book about a reallife alien hunter. As the saying goes, rich people buy time while everyone else sells it. This book was about chuck who is a ufo hunter and has detailed information of mutilated animals throughout the highway that he calls the 37th parallel. Researcher chuck zukowski, subject of author ben mezrichs bestseller, the 37th parallel. Usa today the 37th parallel makes strong case for ufos.
In a book to make xfiles fans twitch in excitement, mezrich once upon a time in russia. The 37th parallel tells the true story of a computer programmer whose. The secret truth behind americas ufo highway by ben mezrich is recommended for ufo believers and fans of the xfiles. The 37th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 37 degrees north of the earths equatorial plane. Zukowskis realization that many sightings and events line up along the 37th parallel is the culmination of years of investigations, and after thrilling stories of lights in the sky, screams in the night, and mysterious dark helicopters, readers will be more than ready for the exciting revelation. Ben mezrich on new book about a reallife alien hunter flying saucers and visits from extraterrestrials have long been a source of fascination in american culture. The story behind the book is quite intriguing, and im amazed that nobody has. In at least one readers experience, cracking the books spine to make. The 37th parallel is number 11, on the new york times best selling book list under science do you want to believe. After his appearance on the science channel a hollywood producer got in touch and told zukowski his theory would be a great idea for a book and movie. Here is the fascinating publishers weekly true story of a computer programmer who tracks paranormal events in. This reallife the xfiles and close encounters of the third kind tells the true story of a computer programmer who tracks paranormal events along a 3,000mile stretch through the heart of america and is drawn deeper and deeper into a vast conspiracy. What made the experience of listening to the 37th parallel the most enjoyable.
It crosses europe, the mediterranean sea, africa, asia, the pacific ocean, north america, and the atlantic ocean at this latitude the sun is visible for 14 hours, 42 minutes during the summer solstice and 9 hours, 37 minutes during the winter solstice. The rise of the oligarchsa true story of ambition, wealth, betrayal, and murder, 2015, etc. Mezrich writes vividly and grippingly it all makes a terrific story. Lastly, the theory of the 37th parallel in the book title where certain paranormal events seem to occur along this line is barely explored despite being the supposed centerpiece. The 37th parallel tells the true story of a computer programmer who tracks paranormal events along a 3000mile stretch through the heart of. Inside perspective without too much unnecessary drama.
He did thorough research to bring the reader past events of ufo sightings. The physical copy of peter nadass parallel stories does not hold up well to a particularly aggressive reading. Here is the fascinating publishers weekly true story of a computer programmer who tracks paranormal events in remote areas of the western united states and. Zukowskis realization that many sightings and events line up along the 37th parallel is the culmination of years of investigations, and after thrilling stories of lights in the sky, screams in. It would be most accurate to say that, while there are tenuous links between the different stories in this book, there are several different sort of parallel novels working within the longer novel. The 37th parallel or paranormal highway name was coined by science channels, unexplained files season 2, paranormal highway of america episode. All the information i post on my website, and all the information and experiences written in ben mezrichs book is true. Tagged 37th parallel, area 51, ben mezrich, cattle mutilation, extraterrestrial, mufon, ufo, ufo highway, undergound bases. Rather this book is a pseudobiographical account of one chuck zukowski and his this is what i typed upon angrily snapping this book shut. The 37th parallel book by ben mezrich official publisher page. Author mezrich has introduced the main characters in this book as nick barnes and samantha craig. Youll have to read to believe the events along the 37th parallel, a 3,000mile stretch through the heart of america where an astonishing number of. Mezrich will reportedly pen a book titled the 37th parallel.
He narrows down that all these event have occurred while on the 37th parallel. An initial book written by ben mezrich in his career is entitled reaper. The 37th parallel will make you, too, wonder if we are really alone. Newline studios is producing the 37th parallel, fox studios is close to green lighting seven wonders, and fx and wbtv are producing the ugly americans tv show. He claims to have undertaken investigations in over 1,000 paranormal cases, of which over 200 sit along this line. The secret truth behind americas ufo highway, has documented mutilations, from kansas to arizona, for decades. I gave this book 5 stars because im chuck zukowski, the investigator in the book.
The secret truth behind americas ufo highway 97815015538. Zukowskis realization that many sightings and events line up along the 37th parallel is the culmination of years of investigations, and after thrilling stories of lights in the sky, screams in the night, and mysterious dark helicopters, readers will be more than ready for. The secret truth behind americas ufo highway kindle edition by mezrich, ben. The secret truth behind americas ufo highway paperback june, 2017. In my continuing fascination with lengthy novels by nonus authors, heres parallel stories. Sibling alien hunters discover americas ufo highway. One example had the first story in the front and you flip the book over to read the second story.
Movie based on ufo researcher chuck zukowski in development. Be the first to ask a question about the 37th parallel. Mezrich is best known for writing the books bringing down the house and the accidental billionaires. The 37th parallel the paranormal podcast 447 september 6, 2016 by jim harold ben mezrich is perhaps the hottest author on the planet today and he has turned his attention to the ufo phenomenon in his latest book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The narrative portrays hungary during the 20th century. When reading the 37 th parallel book, keep an open mind, and please dont shoot the messenger, ben mezrich, hes just writing about my true life events while being a new york times best selling author. The 37th parallel by ben mezrich penguin books new zealand.
The story follows colorado investigator chuck zukowski through his research on ufos and cattle mutilations. This reallife the xfiles and close encounters of the third kind tells the true story of a computer programmer who tracks paranormal events. Chuck zukowski has been interested in ufos for years and has investigated reports and areas of activity in his own time for years. I have seen examples of such stories published under one cover, both stories included. Ben mezrich talks about narrating his new audiobook the 37th parallel skip navigation.
A new york times notable book for 2011 in 1989, the year the wa. New line picks up ben mezrichs scifi book proposal 37th parallel. Mainstream author ben mezrich wrote the recent nonfiction ufo book, the 37th parallel. Remember, life is much bigger than most perceive, and only a fool thinks were the only intelligent. Last month, author ben mezrich spoke in massachusetts about his new book, the 37th parallel. New line has preemptively picked up the 37 th parallel, a book proposal by one of hollywoods favorite authors, ben mezrich, for a feature adaptation to be. Film producer beau flynn became aware of zukowskis work, and brought it to the attention of author ben mezrich. The 37th parallel tells the true story of a computer programmer whose investigations into alien activity lead him deep into a vast conspiracy stretching 3000 miles across america chuck zukowski is obsessed with tracking down ufo reports, but this innocent hobby takes on a sinister urgency when he makes a horrifying discovery. Was there a threat of a lawsuit from bigelow that made the last chapter a total mess of missing information. But new line has reportedly already picked up the story for a feature film adaptation.
The piedmont ufo incident and the 37th parallel conspiracy. Cornelius gault i am working on a similar project two novels, one from the protagonists viewpoint and the other from the antagonists. Ben mezrich eyes ufo mysteries in 37th parallel the. The 37th parallel by ben mezrich overdrive rakuten. A true story of ambition, wealth, betrayal, and murder, 2015, etc. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the 37th parallel. If youre tired of selling your most precious resource time, then you need to read our latest book to understand what makes commercial multifamily real estate investing so compelling. The balance of naive american stories cometolife by nonnative ranchers and citizens. The secret truth behind americas ufo highway is not at all about the secret behind americas ufo highway. It was released by the harpertorch publication in 1997. The 37th parallel press chuck zukowski ufoparanormal.
The secret truth behind americas ufo highway kindle. Some people refer to this latitude as a paranormal highway, including alien investigator, chuck zukowski. Omnivoracious oct, 2016 chuck zukowski on fade to black september 14th fade to black sept 12, 2016 ben mezrich on new book about a reallife alien. The books first volume, for instance, includes a seventypage sex scene told in excruciating detail. Well i wrote about this theory, talked about it on tv, and now ben mezrichs book, the 37 th parallel explains the steps involved throughout my life which gave me the experience, that drove me to this analysis. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Whether it is coincidence or not is open to debate, but piedmont sits on the 37th parallel the 37 th degree of latitude. The central theme of the book is based on a deadly manmade virus called reaper.
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