UFO Sghtings and Alien Visitation - A Book to Annoy Everyone

Brad Steiger and I used to argue about who had written the most UFO books. I thought it was him and he thought it was me. I think, in the end, based on the count on Good Reads, I won the contest. Brad wrote more books that I had, but he delved into many areas of the paranormal that I did not. On the other hand, I have written dozens of books of science fiction and what used to be termed action/adventure, many of them under the name Eric Helm.

This is just my way to mention that my latest book UFO Sightings and Alien Visitation: Fact vs Falsehoods, is about to be released. This was a strange book for me. It started out as something different. When it was finished, I didn’t like it. I said that I didn’t want it published. The publisher worked with me and we changed into something that I think is important. It is a book that will annoy believers and skeptics alike.

Available on Amazon after
August 24, 2026.

There is a chapter about the Kingman UFO crash which is subtitled, “Anatomy of an Investigation.” I believe that it covers that alleged crash investigation in great detail and actually contains information that hasn’t been widely published. I mention this because the original source of the tale is Arthur Stansel who was an accomplished engineer and is probably an unreliable source.

I also take a long look at the Pascagoula abduction of Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker in 1973. Yes, I interviewed both the men and provide some documentation that changes the complexion of the story because I identify witnesses to the abduction… Well, that’s not quite the case. Philip Mantle and Irene Scott found many of those witnesses. It strengthens the case.

With the Rendlesham Forest landing in 1980, there was a discussion about the number of nights involved with the sightings. I think I have straightened that out, having talked with Johns Burroughs, Jim Penniston, and Charles Halt. The problem seemed to be a series of sightings just after midnight on one day, then another series on that same day but after dark and then a third night on the next day… if that makes sense.

Just one more little clue about the book and it provides a new take on Project Moon Dust. No, I didn’t unravel the trouble with the project on my own. Brad Sparks was the one who provided the new information. Yes, there was something called Moon Dust and yes it had a UFO component. It’ just not what we thought.

The real point here is that the book was developed under the guidance of Roger Jänecke of Visible Ink. It’s a much better book and has something for everyone on all sides of the UFO question. You can find it on Amazon.

I do ask one thing, however. If you decide the book is not for you and you give it a low rating, please tell me why. Two reasons for this. Sometimes the reason has nothing to do with the writing or content but with problems with the manufacture of the hard copy books or the distribution which has nothing to do with me. It’s an unfair criticism. But two, if you object to the writing, the tone, or the conclusions, put that in the ratings. While I don’t care for poor ratings, if I know the reason, I might be able to fix the problem in the next book.

And now, view me nodding with and evil smile on my face thinking, “Oh yeah, there will be a next book.”