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Title:  UFO Headquarters 

Author: Susan Wright
Edition: NA
ISBN: 0-312-97181-8
Date: 1998
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Binding: Soft Cover
Size approximately (inches): 4-1/4 x 6-3/4
Pages: 303

Book Condition: Good. Previously owned. Some toning

Special Notes: NA

About the book*:

UFO Headquarters: Investigations on Current Extraterrestrial Activity in Area 51 by Susan Wright (1998) is a thorough journalistic exploration of UFO phenomena—centered on Area 51—blending interviews, government documents, and cultural critique .

📘 Book Synopsis

Susan Wright—known for her work in Star Trek tie‑ins—takes a balanced stance between skepticism and open-minded investigation, aiming to peel away layers of secrecy around UFOs and Area 51 

 She profiles prominent figures like Bob Lazar, Glenn Campbell, and Gordon Cooper—all linked through claims or research tied to Area 51 .

With a focus on how government secrecy breeds suspicion, Wright documents official denials juxtaposed with FOIA-revealed investigations. Her work doesn’t shy away from wild claims—such as UFOs speaking a "higher form of Hungarian"—nor from debunking dubious reports 

Publishers Weekly notes it as “a survey of the complex, confusing and contradictory world of ufology,” balanced by reports and caution , while Kirkus Reviews describes it as “fine reporting” that critiques secrecy’s corrosive effects on public trust .

📚 Table of Contents

1. At the Border of Area 51

2. The History of UFO Sightings

3. Government Investigations of UFOs

4. Government Secrecy and Black Projects

5. Disinformation

6. Roswell

7. Sightings at Area 51

8. Sightings by Pilots and Astronauts

9. Engineering UFOs at Area 51

10. Scientific Analysis

11. Alien Abductions

12. UFOs in Popular Culture
    – Selected Bibliography
    – UFO Organizations and Resources 

🎯 Key Themes & Highlights

• Balanced Investigation: Wright neither leaps to alien conclusions nor dismisses everything—she critically assesses both credible witness testimony and blatant hoaxes .

• Government Secrecy: Explores how military black projects, FOIA documents, and contradictory official (non) statements fuel public mistrust .

• Notable Personalities: Highlights stories and controversies from UFO investigators, whistleblowers, and test pilots.

• Area 51 Focus: A deep dive into sightings around this legendary site and the stories of reverse-engineering tech, especially Chapter 9 

• Cultural Impact: Concludes with insights into UFOs’ role in media, folklore, and community-led investigations.

📌 Who Should Read This

• Readers seeking an informed, fair-minded account of UFO phenomena

• Those curious about Area 51 but wanting clarity rather than sensationalism

• Anyone interested in the intersection of government secrecy and public suspicion

Bottom Line

UFO Headquarters is one of the more credible mid‑1990s books on UFOs: refreshingly level-headed, skeptical yet open to real anomalies, focused on sources and documents rather than fear‑mongering or mystical speculation—an ideal primer on Area 51 ufology.

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