A tense World War Two American naval adventure! Perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Dewey Lambdin, Tom Clancy and Douglas Reeman.
Defeat isn’t an option…
Philippines, 1941
Obsolete minesweeper USS Tanager, its captain, Terry Cook, and its crew are in safe harbour in the Philippines when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbour.
The United States is plunged into war.
As one of the few remaining ships in the region the Tanager is suddenly in demand, called to action to evacuate Army nurses and those fleeing from the enemy.
But as Japanese forces strike, leading to the fall of Corregidor Island, almost eleven thousand people are taken prisoner.
And among them are the remaining crew of the USS Tanager…
Can they band together to escape the enemy? Will they make a desperate bid for freedom?
And can they make it back to American soil…?
FLIGHT TO FREEDOM is a gripping and atmospheric naval adventure. It is inspired by a true story of early World War Two heroism and follows a diverse group of people who just won’t give up.
‘a page-turner; adventurous, beautifully written, entertaining, and fascinating. The charismatic characters and narrative completely absorbed me, and the engaging and well-paced plot held my attention … one of the most entertaining books I’ve read.’ — Readers’ Favorite
‘Palmiotti captures not only the facts of a wartime navy, but also the feel of that desperate few months at the start of the war when the American forces in the Philippines faced a skilful and ruthless enemy but had little hope of the reinforcements they so badly needed… For those like me who love tales of World War II in the Pacific, this book delivers.’ — Historical Novel Society
Genre: Thriller
Defeat isn’t an option…
Philippines, 1941
Obsolete minesweeper USS Tanager, its captain, Terry Cook, and its crew are in safe harbour in the Philippines when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbour.
The United States is plunged into war.
As one of the few remaining ships in the region the Tanager is suddenly in demand, called to action to evacuate Army nurses and those fleeing from the enemy.
But as Japanese forces strike, leading to the fall of Corregidor Island, almost eleven thousand people are taken prisoner.
And among them are the remaining crew of the USS Tanager…
Can they band together to escape the enemy? Will they make a desperate bid for freedom?
And can they make it back to American soil…?
FLIGHT TO FREEDOM is a gripping and atmospheric naval adventure. It is inspired by a true story of early World War Two heroism and follows a diverse group of people who just won’t give up.
‘a page-turner; adventurous, beautifully written, entertaining, and fascinating. The charismatic characters and narrative completely absorbed me, and the engaging and well-paced plot held my attention … one of the most entertaining books I’ve read.’ — Readers’ Favorite
‘Palmiotti captures not only the facts of a wartime navy, but also the feel of that desperate few months at the start of the war when the American forces in the Philippines faced a skilful and ruthless enemy but had little hope of the reinforcements they so badly needed… For those like me who love tales of World War II in the Pacific, this book delivers.’ — Historical Novel Society
Genre: Thriller
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