So the book itself is an interesting enough read, even if, as a result of the format, it tends to veer a bit all over the place.
There are also a lot of gaps in the narrative. Early on in the book, one of Ryles "sources" makes reference to a "previous report" about UFOs that he believes to be a hoax, and then begins to cite the reasons why. The problem here, is that the suspicious report itself is never produced, which only leads to further confuse the reader (or in this case, me). Likewise, when discussing UFOs, Ryles also makes reference to something called "TLOs" — an acronym which I've never heard of before, and which is never explained (or at least I couldn't find one).
Between all of this, most of the garden variety conspiracy theories and subjects out there are rehashed — from time travel to reptilian and grey aliens to mind control to bases on Mars and the moon. One such theory opines that most UFO and abduction cases are probably more the product of government shenanigans than anything extraterrestrial. The real question is whether the source of the technologies displayed in such encounters is something closer to the ground or indeed alien in origin.
In the end, UFO, Conspiracy & Beyond is harmless enough as speculation based entertainment. It raises a few valid questions, but otherwise does little to add or subtract from the fields of Ufology or paranormal investigation. The book also features a "paranormal primer," as well as original poems by Ryles.
This is a noble effort, that with a little more done to unify the various accounts and opinions expressed might have been a worthy addition to the conspiracy "literature" already out there. Unfortunately, without more in the way of an easier to follow format, or at least an introductory explanation, this book falls short.
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