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Sekret Machines: Book 1 – Chasing Shadows

Sekret Machines: Book 1 – Chasing Shadows is a science-fiction thriller novel based on actual events created by Tom DeLonge, American guitarist of Blink-182 and Angels & Airwaves, and British-American novelist A. J. Hartley. The first edition was released on April 5, 2016 through DeLonge's To the Stars company. Chasing Shadows is the first book in the Sekret Machines series of both fiction and non-fiction books. The 2017 paperback second edition includes a new foreword written by Jim Semivan, former member of the CIA's National Clandestine Service.

Sekret Machines: Book 1 – Chasing Shadows
2017 paperback cover
AuthorTom DeLonge
A. J. Hartley
LanguageEnglish
PublishedApril 5, 2016
PublisherTo the Stars
Pages704
ISBN9781943272297
Followed bySekret Machines: Book 2 – A Fire Within 

Background Edit

Guitarist Tom DeLonge of the punk band Blink-182 spent his youth fascinated by aliens and UFOs, reading books on various related subjects in his freetime and even wrote the song "Aliens Exist" featured on Blink-182's 1999 breakout album, Enema of the State. Among other reasons, DeLonge departed his band in 2015 to research UFOs, a move that had some music critics questioning his mental health and calling him "batshit insane".[1] Following his departure, DeLonge connected with multiple "high-ranking military officials and scientific elites" for more than a year to learn about their stories and collaborate with them on a series of novels. He specifically sought out high-ranking officials to distance the project from other projects with lesser credibility, such as Disclosure Project.[1] He was motivated to write the book series to highlight the possible threat to national and global security posed by alien visitors.[2]

Co-author A. J. Hartley was also fascinated by UFOs in his youth, but remains skeptical about some of DeLonge's conspiracy theories. Hartley admires DeLonge's objectivity in his research, saying, "[DeLonge] is a guy who is trying to put together what happened. He doesn't have this driving conviction that it's aliens. His idea shifts as he gets new information. It's not all about little green men."[1]

Synopsis Edit

Chasing Shadows follows intersecting stories of Timika, a skeptical UFO journalist; Jerzy, a WWII prisoner of war; Jennifer, an heiress; and Alan, a pilot involved with an Area 51 project.

The story of Chasing Shadows is a combination of being "based on actual events" DeLonge obtained from military officials in the US government, combined with "from the imagination of" DeLonge.[2] He elaborated, "After taking over a year to meet, prove myself and acquire eight elite advisors – each of whom has held the highest positions within the military, scientific and executive branch offices – this story contains true information from a secret historical record, some of which has never been heard until now."[2]

Reception Edit

Sekret Machines: Book 1 – Chasing Shadows was generally met with positive criticism. Nicholas Pell of LA Weekly said, "Chasing Shadows is hefty but a page-turner, more comparable to a mystery or thriller than to science fiction."[1] Billie Rae Bates of Foreword Reviews said, "Amid its twists and turns, fast-moving action, and converging stories, Chasing Shadows offers an enjoyable listen for conspiracy theorists and sci-fi fans. Ultimately, it's your choice whether or not to believe."[3]

Related media Edit

Chasing Shadows EP Edit

Tom DeLonge's alternative rock band Angels & Airwaves created a four-song EP titled Chasing Shadows that is meant to be an audio companion or soundtrack to Sekret Machines: Book 1 – Chasing Shadows. The EP's release coincided with the novel's release and peaked at number 109 on the Billboard 200 charts.[4]

Sekret Machines series Edit

Chasing Shadows is the first of a planned series of novels. The second book of a planned fictional trilogy titled Sekret Machines: Book 2 – A Fire Within was released in 2018 and also co-authored by Hartley.[5] DeLonge is also working on a series of non-fiction Sekret Machines books with occult novelist Peter Levenda. The first book in that series titled Sekret Machines: Gods was released in 2017.[6]'\

Sekret Machines, is being adapted for television by Legendary Entertainment and producer Dan Farah.[7].'\

Documentary series Edit

Along with the novel's release, DeLonge announced a planned Sekret Machines documentary television series.[1]

References Edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Pell, Nicholas (April 19, 2016). "Tom DeLonge's New Sekret Machines Project Takes a Serious Look at UFOs". LA Weekly. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Grow, Kory (February 4, 2016). "Tom DeLonge Announces Alien-Inspired Book, 'Sekret Machines,' Music". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Bates, Billie Rae (2017). "Review of Sekret Machines Book 1: Chasing Shadows". Foreword Reviews. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  4. ^ "Angels & Airwaves Chart History". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  5. ^ Wilson-Taylor, James (April 4, 2018). "Tom DeLonge Is Releasing A New 'Sekret Machines' Book". Rock Sound. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  6. ^ Brennan, Collin (February 7, 2017). "Tom DeLonge announces Sekret Machines: Gods, a non-fiction book detailing his research on UFOs". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  7. ^ Graves, Wren (June 6, 2022). "Tom DeLonge's Sekret Machines Book Series Being Adapted for Television". consequence tv. Retrieved June 6, 2022.

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Sekret Machines Book 1 Chasing Shadows is a science fiction thriller novel based on actual events created by Tom DeLonge American guitarist of Blink 182 and Angels amp Airwaves and British American novelist A J Hartley The first edition was released on April 5 2016 through DeLonge s To the Stars company Chasing Shadows is the first book in the Sekret Machines series of both fiction and non fiction books The 2017 paperback second edition includes a new foreword written by Jim Semivan former member of the CIA s National Clandestine Service Sekret Machines Book 1 Chasing Shadows2017 paperback coverAuthorTom DeLongeA J HartleyLanguageEnglishPublishedApril 5 2016PublisherTo the StarsPages704ISBN9781943272297Followed bySekret Machines Book 2 A Fire Within Contents 1 Background 2 Synopsis 3 Reception 4 Related media 4 1 Chasing Shadows EP 4 2 Sekret Machines series 4 3 Documentary series 5 ReferencesBackground EditGuitarist Tom DeLonge of the punk band Blink 182 spent his youth fascinated by aliens and UFOs reading books on various related subjects in his freetime and even wrote the song Aliens Exist featured on Blink 182 s 1999 breakout album Enema of the State Among other reasons DeLonge departed his band in 2015 to research UFOs a move that had some music critics questioning his mental health and calling him batshit insane 1 Following his departure DeLonge connected with multiple high ranking military officials and scientific elites for more than a year to learn about their stories and collaborate with them on a series of novels He specifically sought out high ranking officials to distance the project from other projects with lesser credibility such as Disclosure Project 1 He was motivated to write the book series to highlight the possible threat to national and global security posed by alien visitors 2 Co author A J Hartley was also fascinated by UFOs in his youth but remains skeptical about some of DeLonge s conspiracy theories Hartley admires DeLonge s objectivity in his research saying DeLonge is a guy who is trying to put together what happened He doesn t have this driving conviction that it s aliens His idea shifts as he gets new information It s not all about little green men 1 Synopsis EditChasing Shadows follows intersecting stories of Timika a skeptical UFO journalist Jerzy a WWII prisoner of war Jennifer an heiress and Alan a pilot involved with an Area 51 project The story of Chasing Shadows is a combination of being based on actual events DeLonge obtained from military officials in the US government combined with from the imagination of DeLonge 2 He elaborated After taking over a year to meet prove myself and acquire eight elite advisors each of whom has held the highest positions within the military scientific and executive branch offices this story contains true information from a secret historical record some of which has never been heard until now 2 Reception EditSekret Machines Book 1 Chasing Shadows was generally met with positive criticism Nicholas Pell of LA Weekly said Chasing Shadows is hefty but a page turner more comparable to a mystery or thriller than to science fiction 1 Billie Rae Bates of Foreword Reviews said Amid its twists and turns fast moving action and converging stories Chasing Shadows offers an enjoyable listen for conspiracy theorists and sci fi fans Ultimately it s your choice whether or not to believe 3 Related media EditChasing Shadows EP Edit Tom DeLonge s alternative rock band Angels amp Airwaves created a four song EP titled Chasing Shadows that is meant to be an audio companion or soundtrack to Sekret Machines Book 1 Chasing Shadows The EP s release coincided with the novel s release and peaked at number 109 on the Billboard 200 charts 4 Sekret Machines series Edit Chasing Shadows is the first of a planned series of novels The second book of a planned fictional trilogy titled Sekret Machines Book 2 A Fire Within was released in 2018 and also co authored by Hartley 5 DeLonge is also working on a series of non fiction Sekret Machines books with occult novelist Peter Levenda The first book in that series titled Sekret Machines Gods was released in 2017 6 Sekret Machines is being adapted for television by Legendary Entertainment and producer Dan Farah 7 Documentary series Edit Along with the novel s release DeLonge announced a planned Sekret Machines documentary television series 1 References Edit a b c d e Pell Nicholas April 19 2016 Tom DeLonge s New Sekret Machines Project Takes a Serious Look at UFOs LA Weekly Retrieved September 19 2019 a b c Grow Kory February 4 2016 Tom DeLonge Announces Alien Inspired Book Sekret Machines Music Rolling Stone Wenner Media Retrieved September 19 2019 Bates Billie Rae 2017 Review of Sekret Machines Book 1 Chasing Shadows Foreword Reviews Retrieved September 19 2019 Angels amp Airwaves Chart History Billboard Eldridge Industries Retrieved September 19 2019 Wilson Taylor James April 4 2018 Tom DeLonge Is Releasing A New Sekret Machines Book Rock Sound Retrieved September 19 2019 Brennan Collin February 7 2017 Tom DeLonge announces Sekret Machines Gods a non fiction book detailing his research on UFOs Consequence of Sound Retrieved September 19 2019 Graves Wren June 6 2022 Tom DeLonge s Sekret Machines Book Series Being Adapted for Television consequence tv Retrieved June 6 2022 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sekret Machines Book 1 Chasing Shadows amp oldid 1176233908, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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