In 1953 an alien artifact was found next to a UFO that crashed near Kingman, Arizona. The captain overseeing the recovery felt the artifact was more important than the craft and hid it on his person. In present time and he is a retired general dying of cancer. He is concerned because he has been reading that abductees have reveled that the aliens are about to make their presence known. He sees this as a threat to humanity and takes the device to the President who is equally concerned that this is not only a threat to our national security but to all of humanity. He commissions a Colonel Mitchell to put together a team of scientists to get the device activated so we can discover what the aliens are up to. PROLOGUE Colonel Mitchell s face paled as he stared into the briefcase the President had just opened. The President s voice seemed to fade into the background as Mitchell became mesmerized by what he saw. The President forcefully cleared his throat to get Mitchell s attention. Colonel...there are only three people on this planet who know that thing exists: you, the retired general who found it back in 1953, and me. As I explained earlier, the general, who s dying of cancer, brought that to me only two days ago. After he told me his story, I immediately began the search for the best person I could find to head up an investigating team. You re that person. I believe that device you re looking at is a key, not only to our national security but, perhaps, to the survival of humanity as we know it. I want you to know, I will bring to bear all the powers of the President s office to help you with this project. You have carte blanche to assemble the best team you can to unlock the secrets hidden in that device. Of course, security will be of utmost importance; I don t want to set off a world-wide panic. Do you understand what I m saying, Colonel? When Mitchell looked up, the President s eyes were bearing down on him. Mitchell hadn t taken a breath since he set eyes on the device. He almost hissed as the air escaped from his lungs. The room around him came back into focus as he sucked air. His voice quivered, Yes Sir, I ll begin immediately. He closed the briefcase, clasping it tightly as he left the office, his face still pale. Alone now, the President looked out of his window and stared across the White House lawn. Life on Pennsylvania Avenue still appeared normal. The usual assortment of protesters was there, pushing their causes by marching in circles and brandishing their pickets. As usual, the press cameras were there too, trying to catch whatever human interest stories they might find. The President was deep in thought. I have a real human interest story to tell, if only I could. I wonder how much time we have? Perhaps it s already too late. Perhaps the general s the lucky one; he ll be dead in three months. Colonel Mitchell assembles a team to two scientists. Dr. Wendy Ahearn is a world renowned linguist with an innate ability to translate almost any written text. For her, what she does is intuitive. Paired with her is Dr. Corey Newton, a leading expert in gravity propulsion and a passion for ufology. His job is to interpret whatever Wendy translates. The team is sequestered in a secret underground base in Nevada. While working on the project, Wendy and Corey have an opportunity to study wreckage of a crashed UFO and to view the remains of an alien. This is all important for Wendy to do her job. Through serendipity, Wendy accomplishes her task of activating the device. She also discovers, in a very strange way, what the aliens are up to. Just as the team is about to use the device to download alien technology, the device is stolen. A chase ensues, they retrieve the device, and prepare to return back to base.
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I don t usually enjoy works of fiction dealing with UFOs, but Alien Log is very much the exception. Lots of solid info and an interesting story. I can t wait for the next volume. Robert Farrell has done his homework. --Stanton Friedman, Nuclear Physicist Lecturer
Having followed the UFO phenomenon since 1952, during my childhood in Cali, Columbia, and later on through a 5 year-stint with the U.S. Air Force, APRO, NICAP and today MUFON active memberships, dozens of symposiums and books on the subject, Robert Farrell s Alien Log combines all of the exciting ingredients for a great science fiction read. And one mostly based in fact to boot! --Fernando Garés-Soto, South Beach, FL
Dr. Farrell, thank you for 2 great books, ALIEN LOG and ALIEN LOG II, the New World Order. I'm sure the 3rd will be just as enlightening and enjoyable. I have read both books twice and still open them now and then just to read a page or two. I liked everything about them - all the characters, the story line, and it's very true that you have done your homework. Quellin did a good job explaining the human condition. I count you and your books among those who have influenced me to learn patience and u1nconditional love. Thanks for all the hard work and selflessness that you have put into your books - your sharing of yourself is one of life s greatest gifts. Best of everything as you progress can t wait to read ALIEN LOG III. Keep it up! --Carol and Ron Harvey, Readers from Loveland, Colorado
Having followed the UFO phenomenon since 1952, during my childhood in Cali, Columbia, and later on through a 5 year-stint with the U.S. Air Force, APRO, NICAP and today MUFON active memberships, dozens of symposiums and books on the subject, Robert Farrell s Alien Log combines all of the exciting ingredients for a great science fiction read. And one mostly based in fact to boot! --Fernando Garés-Soto, South Beach, FL
Dr. Farrell, thank you for 2 great books, ALIEN LOG and ALIEN LOG II, the New World Order. I'm sure the 3rd will be just as enlightening and enjoyable. I have read both books twice and still open them now and then just to read a page or two. I liked everything about them - all the characters, the story line, and it's very true that you have done your homework. Quellin did a good job explaining the human condition. I count you and your books among those who have influenced me to learn patience and u1nconditional love. Thanks for all the hard work and selflessness that you have put into your books - your sharing of yourself is one of life s greatest gifts. Best of everything as you progress can t wait to read ALIEN LOG III. Keep it up! --Carol and Ron Harvey, Readers from Loveland, Colorado
About the Author
Dr. Robert E. Farrell is a retired Associate Professor of Engineering from Penn State University. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Farrell spent twenty years in the plastics industry designing capital machinery.
For most of his life, Dr. Farrell has had a deep interest in physics, astronomy, space travel, and ufology and has stayed current in each. Ten years ago, he began doing serious research in the field of UFOs and ETs for his first novel, Alien Log. He believes good science fiction is soundly based on good science. To that extent, Dr. Farrell is trying to follow the style of Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code), Michael Crichton (Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park, and many others) and Arthur C. Clarke in his Odyssey series. In addition to his Alien Log series, he has written numerous technical papers and articles for the plastics industry and three science fiction short stories that are included in an anthology, Sonoran Mirage, published by the WriterÂ’s Round Table of Phoenix.
Since retiring, Dr. Farrell and his wife split their time between Arizona and Connecticut where he works on the Alien Log series. Having completed Alien Log II, he is now working on Alien Log III.
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Dr. Robert E. Farrell received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University, his MBA from Western New England College and his Doctor of Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. He is now retired from Penn State University as Associate Professor Emeritus.
For most of his life, Dr. Farrell has been interested in ufology. Twenty years ago, he began doing serious research for his science fiction series of novels, Alien Log, Alien Log II: The New World Order, and Alien Log III: The Dulce Affair (Spring 2012). He believes good science fiction is based on good science. To that extent, Dr. Farrell is trying to follow the style of Michael Crichton (Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park, and many others) and Arthur C. Clarke in his Odyssey series. Recently, he has completed a nonfiction book The Science Behind Alien Encounters. Presently available as an E-book with the print version due in the Spring of 2012, this book is based on his lecture series of the same name.
Dr. Farrell has lectured many times at universities, science centers, MUFON meetings, book stores, clubs, and senior centers around the country, and has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows including Coast-To-Coast AM with George Noory. He and his wife divide their time between Cheshire, Connecticut, and Sun City West, Arizona.
Visit: www.alienlog.com
For most of his life, Dr. Farrell has been interested in ufology. Twenty years ago, he began doing serious research for his science fiction series of novels, Alien Log, Alien Log II: The New World Order, and Alien Log III: The Dulce Affair (Spring 2012). He believes good science fiction is based on good science. To that extent, Dr. Farrell is trying to follow the style of Michael Crichton (Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park, and many others) and Arthur C. Clarke in his Odyssey series. Recently, he has completed a nonfiction book The Science Behind Alien Encounters. Presently available as an E-book with the print version due in the Spring of 2012, this book is based on his lecture series of the same name.
Dr. Farrell has lectured many times at universities, science centers, MUFON meetings, book stores, clubs, and senior centers around the country, and has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows including Coast-To-Coast AM with George Noory. He and his wife divide their time between Cheshire, Connecticut, and Sun City West, Arizona.
Visit: www.alienlog.com
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This book was an excellent read. The Mr. Farrell is obviously expert in the science behind the story (as is demonstrated by the extensive references provided in the appendix) and has crafted a compelling and insightful compilation of current alien research into the fabric of the tale. The characters were interesting and well developed and the conflicts were believable. I think this is the author's first novel, and I hope that he provides a sequel.
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Entertaining and informative,
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I would have to say after reading the book, where's the sequel?
One of the most creative things about the work was it's ability to include just enough of the alien/UFO community's beliefs and theories along with factual evidence to support them, without drawing the reader away from the action of the story. The story was very compelling, the characters well developed and the action kept you reading.
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Well scientifically researched.,
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Alien Log, a novel by Dr. Robert Farrell
Meticulously scientific, well researched novel of the case for Intelligent Life in the Universe, and particularly covering UFOs and "Aliens" and their probable origin and purpose in communicating, interacting and dealing with humankind. It is a delightful read for anyone interested at all in these compelling subjects. It also has an extensive bibliography, to help you extend your own research into these subjects. The fiction is very well handled and dialog between characters helps to enrich the novel with the science behind it. Barbara Lindquist, Publisher, Managing Editor, Morher Courage Press.
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