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Book Review: Paper Wings Delivers Nonstop Aviation Action

Les Abend's debut novel, Paper Wings, is an action-packed, heart-pounding thriller that takes readers inside the cockpit as a veteran crew tries to land an airplane under trying circumstances. Les Abend/Amazon
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Key Takeaways:

  • Les Abend's debut novel, Paper Wings, is a crime thriller centered around a near-fatal plane crash and the subsequent investigation.
  • The novel features realistic aviation details and a fast-paced plot involving murder, kidnapping, and a cover-up.
  • While containing some clichés, the book offers well-developed characters and enjoyable banter, making for a captivating read.
  • Despite minor flaws, Paper Wings is recommended for fans of crime fiction and aviation.
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Somehow, in and amongst his duties as a Boeing 777 captain for a major U.S. airline, an aviation analyst on CNN and a regular columnist for Flying magazine, Les Abend has found the time to write a crime thriller. His debut novel, Paper Wings, takes readers on a heart-pounding ride in the cockpit of a stricken airliner as the veteran flight crew summon all of their professional abilities to safely land the airplane under trying circumstances. From there, the action only accelerates.

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