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Eagle in the Sky

By: Wilbur Smith
Narrated by: Byron Mondahl
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The Syrian plane disintegrated, evaporating in a gush of silvery smoke, rent through with bright white lightning, and the ejecting pilot's body was blown clear of the fuselage. For an instant it was outlined ahead of David's screen, cruciform in shape with arms and legs thrown wide, the helmet still on the head, and the clothing ballooning in the rush of air.

He chose this life. And it may cost him everything.

From a young age it's clear that David Morgan is 'bird' - a natural pilot, most at home in the air. In the South African Air Force he receives plaudits beyond his years, and even his family begins to accept that David will do anything to stay away from the Morgan billion-dollar business and to keep flying instead.

Following his dream and in pursuit of Debra, a beautiful young Israeli writer, David soon joins the Israeli Defence Force and finds himself caught up in the country's struggles. But when he pays a terrible price for his choices, will he be able to become the man he always hoped - or will he choose to disappear into the skies?

An action-packed thriller from global best seller Wilbur Smith.

©1974 Wilbur Smith (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure War & Military Romance Aviation Middle East
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I love Wilbur Smith and think he’s a fantastic story teller. This was another good story but it has dated worse than some of the others and made me squirm at times.

Good story but hasn’t aged well

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Again from Wilbur Smith a really good story. Lots of action, excitement, romance both in the air in Israel and on safari in South Africa. Kept me listening almost all night.

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I’ve read this, what I consider Smith’s most emotionally charged novel (of those I’ve read), a couple of times over the last 40 odd years. This I enjoyed and also found very difficult in places, the imagery very graphic and emotional content overwhelming. The narrator however, I thought handled the story sensitively. My own reaction perhaps intensified by familiarity with most of the locations. I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to read a fictional book based solely on its description in another book, as much as I have here.

Sensitive narration

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Firstly, a reviewer wrote “a poor ending” or such like. Everyone has their own personal opinions of course but I simply couldn’t understand the comment. It’s a fittingly moving ending. Yes, a whole new book could have followed, this ending left what happens next to your imagination and desires.

This really is a no-surprises novel. You will have a fair stab at every event. It is beautifully written and the narration is top notch.

4* because of the predictability.

Subtly differences to normal style

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Tremendous story reminiscent of a similar experience. Loved the presentation and the descriptions. Great effort

Fantastic

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