Timothy Good Publishes 'Above Top Secret' — First Major UFO Cover-Up Book
British researcher Timothy Good publishes 'Above Top Secret: The Worldwide UFO Cover-Up,' the first major book to compile evidence of a systematic government UFO cover-up across multiple nations. Good had independently received the MJ-12 documents from a CIA source before Moore's press conference. The book receives generally positive mainstream media coverage, surprising many researchers. Later reviews become more critical, including the London Spectator calling it 'an evil book.' The book's publication, together with the MJ-12 press conference and Imbrogno's Hudson Valley research, makes the 'government conspiracy' angle a dominant theme in 1987 ufology.
Background
EVENT TITLE: Timothy Good Publishes 'Above Top Secret' — First Major UFO Cover-Up Book
EVENT DATE: 1987-06-01
EVENT TYPE: disclosure
1. British researcher Timothy Good published 'Above Top Secret: The Worldwide UFO Cover-Up' in June 1987. This book was a significant early effort to compile evidence suggesting a systematic government cover-up of UFO information across multiple nations. Good had independently obtained the MJ-12 documents from a CIA source prior to their public release.
The Incident
Above Top Secret: The Worldwide UFO Cover-Up presented a compilation of evidence suggesting a global effort to conceal information about UFOs. The book covered alleged cover-ups in multiple countries. It included information that Good had gathered independently, including the controversial MJ-12 documents.
Investigation
The provided text does not detail any specific investigations triggered directly by the book's publication.
Significance
'Above Top Secret' is considered a landmark publication in the field of UFO research. It was one of the first major books to present a comprehensive case for a global UFO cover-up, influencing public perception and inspiring further investigation into the subject. The book's inclusion of the MJ-12 documents, regardless of their authenticity, further fueled the controversy and debate surrounding government secrecy and UFOs.
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