Tom DeLonge

Tom DeLonge is an American musician, author, and entrepreneur who co-founded the influential pop-punk band Blink-182. As the band's guitarist and co-lead vocalist from 1992, he helped create their signature sound and wrote many of their hit songs, including "All the Small Things" and "What's My Age Again?" Following his initial departure from Blink-182 in 2005, DeLonge formed Angels & Airwaves, a space rock band that explores more experimental and progressive sounds. He returned to Blink-182 in 2009, left again in 2015, and rejoined the band in 2022 for their latest work and world tour. Beyond music, DeLonge has ventured into other creative pursuits, including writing and publishing. He has authored multiple books, including science fiction novels and works about unexplained phenomena, through his multimedia company To The Stars. His interest in UFOs and extraterrestrial life has led to various projects and collaborations with government officials and researchers in this field. As both a musician and author, DeLonge has maintained a distinct creative vision that spans multiple genres and mediums. His work continues to influence both the music industry and discussions around unexplained phenomena, cementing his position as a unique voice in contemporary popular culture.

Readers view DeLonge's books through the lens of his UFO research and Blink-182 fame. His novels receive 3.5-4 star averages on Goodreads and Amazon. Readers appreciate: - The creative mixing of science fiction with government conspiracy elements - Fast-paced action sequences - Behind-the-scenes insights into UFO investigations Common criticisms: - Writing style described as "amateurish" and "clunky" - Heavy use of technical jargon - Character development needs improvement - Unclear plot progression From reviews: "Reads like a Hollywood action movie script" - Amazon reviewer "The concepts are fascinating but the execution falls short" - Goodreads user "You can tell he's passionate about the subject matter" - Barnes & Noble review Sekret Machines Book 1: Chasing Shadows averages 3.7/5 on Goodreads (2,800+ ratings) Poet Anderson series averages 3.9/5 on Amazon (400+ ratings) Non-fiction UFO books average 4.1/5 on Amazon (1,000+ combined ratings)

Poet Anderson ...of Nightmares A young man discovers he has the ability to navigate and control dreams while uncovering a dark conspiracy in a world between sleep and reality.

Poet Anderson: ...In Darkness The sequel follows Jonas Anderson as he further explores his dream-walking abilities while facing increasingly dangerous threats in both the waking and dream worlds.

Sekret Machines: Book 1 – Chasing Shadows A multi-perspective narrative interweaving military technology, alien encounters, and government secrets through the stories of a UFO investigator, a pilot, and a government insider.

Sekret Machines: Book 2 – A Fire Within The continuation explores deeper connections between ancient civilizations and modern military technology while following the main characters' investigation into unexplained phenomena.

Sekret Machines: Gods A non-fiction examination of how religious texts, mythology, and ancient cultures might connect to extraterrestrial phenomena.

Strange Times: The Ghost in the Girl Five misfit teenage skateboarders encounter supernatural phenomena while investigating paranormal activity in their hometown.

Who Here Knows Who Took My Clothes? A children's picture book about a bear who loses his clothes and searches for them throughout various silly situations.

Whitley Strieber writes both fiction and non-fiction focused on alien contact and unexplained phenomena. His personal experiences with alleged extraterrestrial encounters inform his work, similar to DeLonge's interest in UFO research and disclosure.

Jim Marrs specialized in conspiracy theories and UFO research, writing extensively about government secrecy and unexplained phenomena. His investigative approach to UFO cases mirrors DeLonge's work with government officials and researchers.

Peter Levenda combines historical research with investigations into occult and paranormal topics, including UFO phenomena. His work with DeLonge on the Sekret Machines series demonstrates their shared interest in connecting historical events with unexplained phenomena.

Jacques Vallee approaches UFO research from a scientific perspective while exploring consciousness and technology. His methodology of examining UFO cases through multiple lenses aligns with DeLonge's approach to investigating unexplained phenomena.

Richard Dolan focuses on UFO history and government involvement in unexplained phenomena. His work on disclosure and military connections to UFO incidents parallels DeLonge's interest in government involvement with unexplained aerial phenomena.