Imagine you're the copilot of a Boeing 747. You've just learned
that the captain is a psychopath and intends to crash the jumbo jet
into a major American city. And you're locked out of the cockpit
That's the bizarre situation faced by Shawn Rhodes, in The First
Officer's Report. Ironically, all the security measures implemented
since 9/11/01 only thwart his desperate efforts to save the 500
people aboard, and the thousands who will die on the ground. If
that isn't bad enough, this quirky hero has been plagued by
nightmares and visions, and an obsession with a stunning,
mysterious flight attendant. The outcome leads to pressure on Shawn
to support a dangerous expansion in the War on Terror. He gets to
meet the President. But there's an uninvited guest-a suicide
bomber... The First Officer's Report is written in Shawn's highly
readable but unique style, in which he seems to converse one-on-one
with the reader. (He invites questions, comments, and even advice
by e-mail, and he will answer you ) As he works through an ongoing,
mind-numbing crisis to save his passengers and crew, he continually
references his extensive and practical knowledge of airplanes,
piloting, and aviation lore and mishaps. His "editor," John Street,
injects even more fascinating detail, which, though technically
accurate, is always explained in understandable terms. The First
Officer's Report is far more than just a book about flying. It
mirrors current world events, and is replete with not only
suspense, but subtle humor and romantic intrigue. It's set among a
host of engaging characters from diverse backgrounds, and reflects
the personal growth of a man forced by tragedy to completely
rethink his own beliefs and values. The result is that whether
you're an occasional traveler, a student pilot, an airline captain,
a flight attendant, or anyone else with any interest at all in
aviation or current events, you'll find this novel to be as
informative as it is spellbinding.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2011 |
First published: |
April 2011 |
Authors: |
John Street
• Shawn Rhodes
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 42mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
824 |
Edition: |
Large type / large print edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4414-2353-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Adventure / thriller >
General
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-4414-2353-2 |
Barcode: |
9781441423535 |
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