Jay Stratton announces 'Out of the Shadows' Oct.13

Jay Stratton said on June 2 that his memoir, “Out of the Shadows,” will be published on October 13, 2026, adding a release date to a book project that had already been announced in 2024. Stratton made the announcement on X, where he said the book would cover his work on unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP. Trade outlets reported on June 3 that the book’s full title is “Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life,” and that it will be published by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins. ### What exactly did Stratton announce on June 2? Jay Stratton said in his June 2 post that “Out of the Shadows” is scheduled for release on October 13, 2026. The post previewed a memoir tied to his work on UAP investigations and government case files, according to the social briefing provided for this story. (deadline.com) June 3 trade coverage filled in the formal publishing details. Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter said the memoir will be released by William Morrow, the HarperCollins imprint handling the book. ### What is the full title and what does the publisher say the book covers? The full title is “Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life,” according to Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter. (deadline.com) Both reports described the book as Stratton’s account of his years investigating UAP and what the publisher characterizes as non-human intelligence. The synopsis cited by those outlets says Stratton learned of UAP incursions over nuclear weapon sites while serving at the Defense Intelligence Agency and later co-founded the Advanced Aerospace Weapons Application Program, or AAWSAP. The same synopsis says he later created and led the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, or UAPTF. (deadline.com) ### Why is Stratton a notable figure in this subject? Deadline said Stratton was the former director of the U.S. government’s Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force. The Hollywood Reporter described him as a central figure in the government’s modern investigation of UAP and said he had investigated UAP and non-human intelligent life for more than 16 years on behalf of the federal government. (deadline.com) Deadline also reported that Stratton served the United States for more than 32 years and worked as a senior member of the National Intelligence Community. That report said his work included contributions to the President’s Daily Briefing on national security and a focus on emerging air and space technologies. (deadline.com) ### Was this book project new, or had it been reported before? September 2024 was when Stratton’s memoir deal was first announced, according to both Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter. The new June 3 reports added the official title, the October 13 release date and the William Morrow publishing details. (deadline.com) A 2024 report cited by search results said HarperCollins had acquired North American rights to a memoir from Stratton. The June 2026 trade reports are the first in this record to attach the final title and release date now being circulated. ### What happens next? October 13, 2026 is the announced publication date for “Out of the Shadows,” and Deadline reported the book is already available for presale. (deadline.com) The Hollywood Reporter also said producer Dan Farah has secured the film and television rights, with plans to develop the memoir as a scripted series. (yahoo.com)