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"A tightly woven and highly recommended novel that incorporates historical as well as fictional characters in an authentically backgrounded and detailed adventure story set in the early years of aviation." Midwest Book Review
The Aviator's Apprentice
ISBN-10: 0967605032
ISBN-13: 978-0967605036
Turner's Flight
ISBN-10: 0967605040 ISBN-13: 978-0967605043
Turner's Defense
ISBN-10: 097133188X ISBN-13: 978-0971331884
Each book in the series is 448 pages, 6 x 9 paperback and the retail price is $18.95 US.
Although a fictional character, Will Turner fits in well with other Lucky Press books in that his spirit of adventure, sense of personal integrity, and incredible place in history make him a man who exemplifies "lucky." Author Chris Davey has an amazing ability to breathe life into his characters, and he resists the temptation to paint them as "good" or "bad." Even the antagonists have endearing qualities and the hero is acceptably human. Mixed in with the character development and historical events surrounding World War I, Davey also provides accurate descriptions of the various aircraft in use during the early part of the 20th Century. These descriptions satisfy aviation enthusiasts and history buffs, who enjoy a series approach to fiction. The Aviator's Apprentice contains nine illustrations and two maps.
Reviews
Henry G. Frautschy, Editor: "Davey's storytelling is compelling reading. He does an exceptional job in creating a group of believable and interesting characters..."
" What a fantastic book! Incredibly real characters, action, history filled pages! I loved every page! Mr. Davey created a group of characters that I honestly haven't seen in too long. His book is filled with likable people (and of course some that aren't likable) that made the world take flight while I read it! Does that make sense? I mean to say that reading his book made the world around seem better-ya know? Great, happy, AND well developed characters. I got what I always want out of this book. I got a week of pure pleasure being lost in it's pages! That's all I ask of fiction- take me away to a better place! Let me see things and experience things I 've never felt before. Davey does this perfectly with this, and his second book. If you're not interested in aviation, don't worry. This is still a great story worth reading. If you do love the history of aviation like I, then be prepared for some great facts and insight. Bravo Davey! Keep the books coming!" – Amazon.com review
Midwest Book Review: "Will Turner is in his early twenties and desperate to fly in Chris Davey's The Aviator's Apprentice. The century is young and aviation is just beginning. Will is in Florida, hoping to make a name as a pilot and aviation engineer. When Europe is plunged into World War I, he is commissioned in the Royal Flying Corps where his ability and bravery are tested to the limit. The first in a planted series to be called 'Will Turner's Flight Logs', The Aviator's Apprentice is a tightly woven and highly recommended novel that incorporates historical as well as fictional characters in an authentically backgrounded and detailed adventure story set in the early years of aviation.
Andrew Smith, The Lebanon (MO) Daily Record: "the series promises to compare favorably with Forester's ... Captain Horatio Hornblower historical novels about the British Navy ..."
Douglas Johnson, President EAA Chapter 193, Jacksonville, Florida "A delightful read. Evokes memories of the Hardy Boys and Tom Swift — but for 'grown-ups.' "
Carol Ann Scanlon, Hospital Administrator, EAA, AOPA, SELS, MEL, IFR Pilot: "Absolutely dynamic reading from beginning to end. ... Thank you for a great new series!"
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Chris Davey lives with his wife and daughter at Hertford in England, near the former site of the famous de Havilland aircraft factory at Hatfield.
The "Will Turner's Flight Logs" series is the result of his life-long interest in aviation and literature. His first flight was in a Royal Air Force de Havilland Chipmunk, and he has been passionate about flying ever since.
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