- Hardcover: 504 pages
- Publisher: Donald I Fine; First Printing edition (May 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1556111215
- ISBN-13: 978-1556111211
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.2 x 4.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 597,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the latest from Brown (The Flight of the Old Dog, 1987; Silver Tower, 1988), a KGB operative is inserted into the U.S. Air Force academy; becomes the test pilot for the first thought-controlled jet fighter; and then thinks his way to Central America with the plane - to the consternation of a good many people. Techno-thriller readers are asked to swallow a lot in the line of techno-duty, and usually they don't mind; but the gimmick here is a direct link between the brain and the computer controls of an airplane made possible by the discovery of room-temperature superconductors - and that's asking an awful lot. Underneath all the gadgetry lies a story about Andrei Maraklov, a young Russian trained at the KGB's American impersonation academy to take on the identity of one Ken James, a real American. It's a good pairing since both of the young gentlemen are a touch psychotic, but the deal's a better one for Maraklov than for James, whose sullen tongue must be stilled lest he spill KGB beans. A cosmetically altered Maraklov takes James' appointment to the Air Force Academy and rockets to the top of the force's testing program - where his nasty mind is perfectly suited to the thought-controlled airplane concept. In the way of psychotic test pilots, Maraklov develops an unhealthy attachment for his airplane; and when the KGB finally tells him it's time to blow his cover, take the airplane, and run, Maraklov has a hard time sorting out his loyalties. They all get sorted out in Nicaragua, however. . . Far too long. The pace picks up for the flying scenes, but it's stall speed the rest of the way. (Kirkus Reviews)
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In this aerial combat story, the author refers to technology only now coming off real military drawing boards and his own hands-on insider's skill. In this novel of high-tech aviation, the story comes to a shattering climax. The author also wrote "Flight of the Old Dog" and "Silver Tower".
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you like Top Gun/FireFox et al, then get this book NOW. It operates on so many levels, techno thriller, spy novel, psych tale, etc that it's a pleasure to read. The writing is vivid and totally engrossing (I was up till way into the early morning finishing it first time - I just lost track of time!). In my opinion this would make a very good two hour film, if the effects were up to it. I'll have to buy another copy of "Day.." soon, since my current one is falling apart.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Forget Firefox, this is THE tale of a pilot and aircraft in harmony. So close is the meld that the plane literally shatters the pilot mentally when in danger. Brown may lapse into gung-ho bravado from time to time and his characters spit bullets but, this is perhaps the ultimate dogfight book of all time. A seat of the pants read indeed. Probably his best and where his old plane jockey days come to the fore.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Have been looking for this book for a while. Already had the book in Soft Cover previously but lost it after lending it out
Couldn't find it Australia, found it on Amazon UK, who sourced it from US. It was shipped to Australia in about 3-4 Weeks, Book was in Great Condition and was very happy with the Price
Couldn't find it Australia, found it on Amazon UK, who sourced it from US. It was shipped to Australia in about 3-4 Weeks, Book was in Great Condition and was very happy with the Price
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