Lightning Sky
A U.S Fighter Pilot Captured During WW2 and His Father's Quest to Find Him
$54.44
- Hardcover
312 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2019
Summary
A U.S. fighter pilot captured by the enemy. A father determined to rescue his son. One of the most remarkable and moving true stories of faith and perseverance to come out of World War II.October 6, 1944. Twenty-year-old Army Air Corps second Lieutenant Colonel David “Mac” Warren MacArthur was on a strafing mission over Greece when a round of 88-mm German anti-aircraft shells turned his P-38 into a comet of fire and smoke. Mac parachuted to safety as the Lightning lived up to her name and str…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780806538969 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0806538961 |
| Author: | Rebecca George |
| Publisher: | Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Citadel Press Inc.,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 312 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2019 |
| Weight: | 472g |
| Dimensions: | 238mm x 161mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Praise for R.C. George’s Lightning Sky
“A glowing reminder that some things in life are worth fighting for.”
—Marcus Brotherton, New York Times bestselling author of We Who Are Alive & Remain, A Company of Heroes and Shifty’s War
“This is how history should be written—in vivid detail and with all the emotion of the best-told stories. Fans of Flyboys and Unbroken should push this book to the top of their reading list.”
—John Gilstrap, New York Times bestselling author of Scorpion Strike and the Jonathan Grave thriller series
“A suspenseful masterpiece—a heart-tugging page-turner every bit as captivating as Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken and Erik Larson’s Dead Wake.”
—Denise George, bestselling author of The Secret Holocaust Diaries, Behind Nazi Lines and Orchestra of Exiles
“Impossible to put down. Gifted author R. C. George has created a page-turning narrative peppered with meticulously-researched, elevating historical insights that demonstrate true command of the subject matter. Bravo!”
—Robert Child, Emmy-nominated screenwriter, director, and author of The Lost Eleven
“You will be inspired … you will mourn a greatness that has all but passed. In four or five years they will all be gone; the words of soldiers like this one, our only hope of holding onto them.”
—Ken Gire, New York Times bestselling collaborator for All the Gallant Men
“The research is meticulous and the tale is well written, almost like a novel. It is optimistic and realistic, both funny and sad. A wonderful retelling of an individual story of World War II that combines the universal bond between parent and child and a war story. VERDICT: Highly recommended for any listener interested in war, family, or just a good story.”
—Library Journal on the audio edition
About The Author
Rebecca George
Rebecca George lives in Kansas City where she chronicles untold stories of heroism, resilience, and triumph. Her first book, Wurmbrand, highlights the true story of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand who were imprisoned in Communist Romania. Her forthcoming book spotlights Petr Jasek, a Czech national who was jailed with members of ISIS in Sudan. For more information on Rebecca and her writing,
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