Robert Doherty is a pen name for Bob Mayer, an American author born on November 28, 1959. Mayer is a former Green Beret and writes military thrillers, science fiction, and historical fiction, often blending these genres. Under the Robert Doherty pseudonym, he is perhaps best known for his "Area 51" series, which combines military action with conspiracy theories and science fiction elements involving UFOs and extraterrestrial technology. Bob Mayer has built a prolific career with more than 70 books published, often focusing on themes of war, history, and the military, drawing on his own experiences in the U.S. Army.