Book Review of Don't Mess With Earth

[Cliff Ball]

Author Cliff Ball draws on his considerable knowledge of history, folklore and Christianity to
craft a convincing retelling of humanity’s time on Earth.

Told mostly from the point of view of a newly sworn-in U.S. President, we learn that Earth
has existed under the shadow of secrets and lies for thousands of years. As Noah was
building his wooden ark to escape the flood, a highly developed race of people called
Terrans was designing starships and planning to leave the Earth entirely.

The Terrans travel to an Earth-like planet and set up a colony, naming it Terra. They
explore their new system and meet many friendly cultures. They also meet the Ragnor, a
race obsessed with military conquest. The Ragnor attack Terran ships relentlessly and
without cause.

Soon the Terrans return to Earth to see if their human cousins have advanced. They find
Egypt at the time of the Pharaohs and decide the earth humans are far too primitive to
help Terra fight the Ragnor.

Some Terrans decide to interfere with human development and pose as Earth people. From
the times of King Arthur to Genghis Khan, Terrans make their mark on history.

Centuries later, a spy base is set up on Mars. From Mars, the Terrans watch as the Great
War explodes in Europe and later as World War Two engulfs the entire planet.

The Ragnor visit Earth in cloaked ships and begin abducting and experimenting on humans.
Tales of abduction and UFOs spread around the globe. A Ragnor scout ship crashes in New
Mexico in 1947. The Americans develop the Area 51 program at Roswell. The project’s
mandate is to use the technology from the downed alien craft to defend the United States
against her enemies.

Sixty years later, a secret starship is ready, the crew trained, and the newly elected
Present must address the nation and the world. He orders the ship to attack Earth’s alien
foe. Is one advanced ship enough to match the combined fleets of both Terra and Ragnor?
Is America on the brink of its greatest military victory since D-Day? Or is it doomed to fail
like no other combat mission in history?

Ball has written an intriguing new take on history. He keeps the pages turning, explaining
historical events in his own unique style. The story builds to an explosive climax that won’t
leave you disappointed.

I recommend Don’t Mess With Earth to Sci-Fi and alternative history fans.

Reviewed by WR Potter for Reader’s Choice Reviews.