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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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Brillant story of love ,war, and passion. Very well executed. Can,t wait to listen to the next one

Brilliant

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A change from the usual.Mr Smith just keeps getting better. And well read by Byron

What a great read

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Didn't really gel with this book. A life story of a pilot, it was snapshots of different times. the language was very very descriptive.. too much.. I got frustrated by it. It felf like some of it was put in just for the author to satisfy himself, rather than the reader.
The ending, when it came, was very unsatisfactory and quick, almost.. that's enough now, I'm tired, let's finish it.
Struggled to complete and left me feeling unsatisfied.

Not his best work

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read well giving the story a solid base strogeld with tones off caraters good story.

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This was not your typical Wilbur smith story, however it was very good with two stories one of military flying and the other in traditional Africa.

Not your typical Wilbur smith story

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