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The Martians

Evidence of Life on the Red Planet
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The Martians presents a provocative investigation into the possibility that Mars was once a thriving world with life forms not unlike those on Earth. Nick Redfern explores questions about the Martian society, the causes of its desertification, possible nuclear war or global warming, and whether Martian artifacts exist on the planet's surface. The book delves into secret CIA missions, photographic anomalies, and speculates on whether Martians might still exist underground in hidden installations. It also considers whether ancient Martian visitors were mistaken for gods by early humans, offering an exciting narrative about Mars’s enigmatic past and present.
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This book appeals to readers fascinated by space exploration, extraterrestrial life theories, and conspiracy mysteries. It is ideal for enthusiasts of speculative science and those interested in the hidden histories of our solar system.

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The Martians opens a door into a possibility that most would reject as impossible. But Nick Redfern in this provocative and exciting book makes a startling case for there being life on Mars—and, in fact, for the whole history of Mars being very, very different from what we have supposed. A wonderful adventure and a very exciting story!" - Whitley Strieber, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Communion.

The Martians is an in-depth study of the theory that Mars was once a world that teemed with life. Perhaps, even, life not too dissimilar to ours. Incredibly, the Martians may still be there. Alive.

The questions that this book asks and answers include the following:

  • What kind of society did the Martians have?
  • What caused their world to become harsh and desertlike?
  • Did global warming or nuclear war ensure the extinction of the Martians?
  • Are Martian artefacts strewn about the surface, just waiting to be found by the likes of NASA?
  • Has NASA already found such evidence but chosen to withhold such monumental finds from the public and the media?
  • Could some form of the Martians still exist, deeply below the surface of the planet, in secure installations that allow them to ensure their civilisation continues?
  • What do we know about the Martian environment, its atmosphere, and its landscape?

The Martians explores the CIA's top-secret search for the Martians, multiple photos of strange anomalies, and the latest revelations about the environment and water on Mars. And most tantalising of all: Did an ailing Martian race come to Earth in past aeons and were they confused with gods? The questions concerning life on Mars—then and now—are many. The answers are astounding.

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Whitley Strieber, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, praises The Martians as a "provocative and exciting book" that makes a "startling case" for life on Mars and offers a "wonderful adventure". The endorsement highlights the book's thrilling exploration of Mars's history and the possibility of existing Martian life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781632651761

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: New Page Books,US

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Nick Redfern is the author of more than sixty books, including The NASA Conspiracies, Keep Out!, For Nobody's Eyes Only, Immortality of the Gods, Top Secret Alien Abduction Files, The Real Men in Black, Bloodline of the Gods, Contactees, The Pyramids and the Pentagon, and Weapons of the Gods. He has been on many television shows, including Travel Channel's In Search of Monsters, History Channel's UnXplained, Ancient Aliens, and Monster Quest, SyFy Channel's Proof Positive, and the National Geographic Channel's Paranatural. Nick is a regular guest on Coast to Coast AM. He lives in Arlington, Texas.

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