Sekret Machines: Gods

Sekret Machines: Gods is a non-fiction exploration of UFO phenomena by musician Tom DeLonge and author Peter Levenda. The book examines connections between religious texts, historical events, and unexplained aerial phenomena through interviews with military officials, scientists, and intelligence officers. The text forms part of DeLonge's broader Sekret Machines franchise and serves as the first volume in the Gods, Man & War trilogy. The project gained attention when emails between DeLonge and Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta about the book's research were exposed in 2016. The book features a foreword by Jacques Vallée, a former NASA researcher and prominent UFO investigator. It presents evidence and analysis gathered through DeLonge's access to various government and military sources. The work approaches religious and mythological traditions through the lens of potential extraterrestrial influence, suggesting that humanity's spiritual beliefs and technological development may be interconnected in unexpected ways.

Readers describe this book as dense with historical information but lacking clear direction. Many note it reads more like an academic text than the UFO investigation they expected. Readers appreciated: - Detailed research into ancient civilizations - Historical connections between religion and unexplained phenomena - Academic approach with extensive citations - Input from PhD researchers and scholars Common criticisms: - Meandering narrative structure - Too theoretical with few concrete conclusions - Overly complex writing style - Marketing implied more UFO content than delivered Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.1/5 (850+ ratings) Several reviewers noted they "couldn't finish it" due to the dense academic tone. One Amazon reviewer stated: "Expected aliens, got anthropology lectures instead." Multiple readers advised "skip the first 100 pages" which they found unnecessarily complex. Some praised the historical research while criticizing the book's organization, with one Goodreads review noting "great information buried in confusing presentation."

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🎸 Co-author Tom DeLonge was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the iconic pop-punk band Blink-182, before focusing on UFO research and founding To The Stars Academy. 📚 Peter Levenda, the book's co-author, is a respected authority on occult history who has written extensively about Nazi occultism and esoteric religious traditions. 🔍 The research for this book included unprecedented access to government officials and scientists through DeLonge's connections with high-ranking members of the U.S. intelligence community. 🌍 The book's title "Sekret Machines" references Operation Paperclip, the secret U.S. program that recruited German scientists after World War II, many of whom had reported encounters with advanced technology. ⚡ The publication of this book in 2017 preceded DeLonge's involvement in the official release of U.S. Navy UFO footage that made worldwide headlines and led to congressional hearings.