UFOs... Is the truth out there?

In 'Contact', Carl Sagan explores the theme of extraterrestrial contact through the story of Dr. Eleanor 'Ellie' Arroway, an astronomer who detects a signal from the star Vega. The signal, a series of prime numbers, leads to the discovery of a complex message containing a blueprint for an advanced space-traveling machine. The novel delves into the scientific, philosophical, and societal implications of this discovery, including the intersection of science and faith, international cooperation, and the human condition. The story follows Ellie and a multinational team as they navigate the construction and activation of the machine, leading to a profound encounter with extraterrestrial life[2][4][5].

In 'Communion', Whitley Strieber recounts his 1985 close encounter experiences at a secluded cabin in upstate New York. The book is divided into segments where Strieber describes the events that led him to believe he was being taken by 'visitors', his attempts to understand these experiences through hypnotherapy and medical evaluations, and the gathering of witness accounts from other self-proclaimed abductees. The book remains timely, exploring the idea that something unknown is happening to people, which has not been fully studied or understood. Strieber's account is both riveting and thought-provoking, making it a significant work in the realm of UFO and alien abduction literature.