The Aviator, Craig DiLouie
The Aviator, Craig DiLouie
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The Aviator
A Novel of the Sino-American War

Author: Craig DiLouie

Narrator: Garrett Michael Brown

Unabridged: 5 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/24/2021


Synopsis

In the near future, the United States has fought a short, bloody war with China in the Pacific. The fighting is over, but the US Navy maintains a blockade. Some call it the First Sino-American War. Others worry it is the start of World War III.In a prison cell in Beijing, Navy fighter pilot Jack Knapp tells his story about the victory in the Battle of Taiwan and how he ended up in a Chinese show trial, accused of crimes against humanity.With his life in the balance, Jack will have to choose between survival and participating in his captors’ lies, and ultimately learn the true meaning of heroism in a war between superpowers where even stories are weapons.

About Craig DiLouie

Craig DiLouie is an acclaimed American Canadian author of literary dark fantasy and other fiction. Formerly a magazine editor and advertising executive, he also works as a journalist and educator covering the North American lighting industry. He is a member of the Imaginative Fiction Writers Association, International Thriller Writers, and Horror Writers Association.

About Garrett Michael Brown

Garrett Michael Brown, once both a chef and a musical theater actor, is an Audie-nominated audiobook narrator and producer in the Seattle area. He has worked both independently and in partnership with production houses to tell a wide variety of fantastic stories. Garrett was a finalist in 2021's Independent Audiobook Awards and in 2023's Audie Awards, both for science fiction.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Joan on June 26, 2021

I love war/military books and movies so I was looking forward to this book and I definitely was not disappointed. This book takes you on the carrier and the terrifying aerial battles that these well developed characters face. You find yourself praying the characters will survive but also feeling the......more

Goodreads review by Julio on June 23, 2021

Flying is one of the coolest things on Earth and aircrafts are possibly the most awesome inventions created by mankind! They are faster than sound, look very slick and Craig DiLouie challenges our minds with them in this fast-paced thriller and IF you like adrenaline, The Aviator is the right book f......more

Goodreads review by Grady on June 03, 2021

A well composed ‘what if’ adventure American-Canadian author/journalist/educator Craig DiLouie has published many novels in the genres of thriller, apocalyptic horror and sci-fi fantasy fiction, winning many awards and securing a wide audience. One area of focus in which he excels is his uncanny abil......more

Goodreads review by Anthony on June 17, 2021

The Review A truly engaging and harrowing journey, the author has created a truly realistic and chilling look at what the future of our world could be, highlighting the very real divide and possible conflict that could arise between the United States and China. The atmosphere and setting really add t......more

Goodreads review by Bill on June 28, 2021

Excellent Realistic from shipboard life on a flattop. For some sadistic reason the air wing is housed on the 03 level. The flight deck is the 04 level. There is about 4 ft separating. Not sure which is worse, foreword or aft. Aft is where the controlled crashes called traps forward is where the catap......more