
145 sightings., 729 witnesses.
1 year, 1 state.
Built upon more than 350 sources – including witness testimonies, police reports, first-person interviews, and official sighting analyses – UFO 1977: The Year California Stood Still offers a masterclass on America's greatest untold UFO saga.
Signed by the author
December 1, 2026 release
Published by Beechwood Books
550 pages, 100 scene recreations

One of my favorite questions to be asked is, "Did I ever tell you about the time I saw a UFO?" When I answered "No" to that question from a friend, he proceeded to tell me a story about a strange craft that visited him in California when he was a kid. He said, "Look into it. California. 1977."
So I did. And so here I am.
I'm Erik Schlimmer – author, researcher, therapist, and head honcho of UFO 1977. My interest in UFOs began in 2000 when I attended a presentation by nuclear physicist and UFO researcher Stanton Friedman. After watching him wield eloquence and evidence for two hours, I thought, There's gotta be something to this. Now I work with UFO support and research organizations and make regular appearances on many platforms as a proud podcast tramp.
Here at UFO 1977, you can stay up to date on this book project, explore the sighting accounts, learn about the craft people witnessed, and contribute to my research.
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