XF-ULTRA: THE DEEPEST DIVE: The X-Files, Conspiracy Culture and the National Security State

From the co-author of The Complete X-Files, comes the deepest dive on The X-Files ever.XF-ULTRA is an exhaustive yet highly-readable guide to the only TV series that really matters, going places others dare not go. Whether you're already a hardcore X-Files fan or just a novice, this is the one book you have to read to truly understand what you're seeing play out on your screen.First, we start with the basics:Pre-Season: A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and development of The X-Files.X-Ancestors: A comprehensive examination of the TV shows and movies that influenced The X-Files.UFO Conspiracy Theories: An introduction to the history of UFOlogy, as well as the parapolitical figures and events that shaped The X-Files’ storylines.Human Experimentation: An overview of the dark history of medical abuse that lies at the very heart of The X-Files.Declassified: Deep background on each of the series’ eleven seasons.Case Dossiers: Detailed reviews covering all the episodes and feature films, packed to the gills with behind-the-scenes information and presented in an accessible, concise format.A Season of Conspiracy: Overviews of the controversial and significant real-world events that occurred during each season of The X-Files.Then we go DEEP…The Mytharc for Beginners: A comprehensive primer that breaks down and lays out the X-Files Mythology arc in an easily digestible format.Myths Behind the Mytharc: An extensive deep dive into the ancient myths that influenced The X-Files’ Mythology.The First Toxic Fandom: An insider’s perspective on how The X-Files inadvertently fostered unhealthy and abusive online communities.TV in the Wake of XF: A detailed survey of the TV shows and movies that were influenced by The X-Files.But wait! There’s more!“Real-Life X-Files”: A skeptical examination of the UFO disclosure cult and the so-called “real-life X-Files.”Ancient Abduction: A look at the ancient cults that worshipped mysterious flying objects, including one that devised a method for initiating alien contact!Millennium: An exploration of Chris Carter's groundbreaking crime drama.The Lone Gunmen and 9/11: A hard look at the X-Files' spinoff and its eerie foreshadowing of one of the darkest days in American history.PLUS:- Deep dives into some of the real-world characters whose lives eerily parallel those we've seen on The X-Files.- And an absolutely mind-blowing “Ultimate Fan Theory” that will have every X-Files fan looking at the series in an entirely new light.And much, much more besides!XF-ULTRA: THE DEEPEST DIVE also gives you over 40 pages of extra material covering...Off The Record addenda:- 70s Conspiracy Thrillers- The Unabomber- Oklahoma City- Edward Snowden- The Patriot Act- The Secret Space ProgramPLUS:- Deep dives on the Solar Temple and Heaven’s Gate cults and their influence on The X-Files.- Overviews of the major themes running throughout the series- Reviews of all the X-Files books, graphic novels, and CDs.And much, much more besides! Read more