Fire Flight

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It's often a treat and a privilege to hear an audio book read by the author. Such is the case with 'Fire Flight' read by popular John J. Nance. He brings an understanding and nuance to the tale that even the best vocal performer may not achieve. Fiery infernos are spreading rapidly, very quickly out of control and threatening to engulf two national parks. Flames will also level countless homes and buildings in the park. Fighting the fires is an antiquated fleet of aircraft called air tankers. These planes should have been replaced long ago to say nothing of risking their pilots lives as they attempt to contain the raging blazes. Clark Maxwell, an experienced pilot had no intention of joining this battle until he receives a call from Jerry Stein, a friend and owner of a fleet of air tankers. Soon after Maxwell becomes a part of the fire fighters mysterious air disasters begin to occur. It's not long before he has good reason to believe that an evil force is behind these crashes. Winds are fanning the flames and people are panicking. As Maxwell probes further his investigation causes him to question officials he would never have believed might be involved in such a horrific conflagration. Those who like their thrillers laced with action will find much to like in 'Fire Flight'.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Nance fan and avid reader

The romance between Clark and Karen seemed a bit sohpmoric. Karen Jones is no Kat Bronsky. I thought the book was a bit of a slow starter, but once the action started the story moved along well enough to hold ones interest. At times Nance's books stretch the imagination a bit but he does it well and his stories are entertaining. I enjoyed the ending, it was a nice twist.

Awesome!

This novel was incredible, I have read almost all of Nance's books and this topped all. It was very compelling and interesting. It also made me think about the true wildfires that strike our country often. Simply another Nance classic. Don't worry - $20 well spent.

action-packed forest fire fighting tale

Near West Yellowstone, Wyoming the fires are out of control. They threaten the two nearby popular National parks and the local populace. The National Forest Service is undermanned and the outlook is bleak. Air tanker fleet owner Jerry Stein knows they need more specialized help so he asks his friend former fire bomber pilot Clark Maxwell to join the fray, which he does.

Besides fighting the out of control fires, Clark must deal with seeing his personal ¿pinup girl¿ married smoke jumper Karen Jones. A pilot dies in a plane originally intended for Clark¿s use. A second pilot almost has his wings clipped in the same way. Fighting fire and his feelings for Karen, Clark finds time to investigate who and why someone is sabotaging the planes.

The action is hot and heavy as expected form a John J. Nance thriller, but the author also makes sure his key characters, especially the star, are fully understood. Clark is a strong protagonist, who struggles between his secret love and doing what he believes his right. The sabotage conspiracy seems a bit stretched, but then again in a world where jets crash into buildings perhaps not. Fans will enjoy this action-packed tale that brings alive the dangers of forest fire fighting.

Harriet Klausner

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