- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Pan; 16 edition (8 July 1988)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330244043
- ISBN-13: 978-0330244046
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 11.1 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 239,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A classic adventure from bestselling novelist Wilbur Smith
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‘With a dull but awful roar, the Mirage bloomed with dark crimson flame and sooty black smoke, the wind ripped flames outwards in great streamers and pennants that engulfed all around them, and David staggered onwards in the midst of the roaring furnace that seemed to consume the very air.’ Drawn to the sky as though to his natural element, young David Morgan spurns the boardroom future mapped out for him by his family for the life of a jet pilot. Then he meets Debra, the beautiful Israeli writer for whom he will fight, in another country’s war, at the controls of his Mirage. Yet the breathless action which brings them together is also the very tragedy that will threaten to tear them apart . . .
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great story, which follows the life of a David Morgan, a man who has it all but isn't satisfied.
The book is essentially divided into two sections, the first follows a restless David as he searches for his calling until he eventually meets Deborah and joins the Israeli airforce. The second half follows the life of the two after they both undergo horrific injuries of war and how their love allows them to see past it.
I've read many Wilbur Smith books and although this isn't his best, it is definitely worth a read. The 4 star rating is in comparison to his other excellent books such as "River God" and "Eye of the Tiger" both of which I recommend.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is your typical Wilbur Smith book. It starts with the first flying lesson of a teenage David Morgan and then takes you through his life to his mid/late twenties. It just so happens that David is from a rich family and so can do what he likes. He does this by travelling to Europe from his native Africa to try and find his way in life. If only we all had enough money to do this. There he meets the love of his life and then everything goes sweetly. But being a Wilbur Smith book it doesn't go smoothly at all. This is where the rollercoaster ride begins with ups and downs. I particularly liked a chase section in the latter part of the book that had me on the edge of my seat. The only downer is that the story ends with so much more of David's life to live that you just wish it continued.
The first part of the book is partly set in Israel with David joining the Israeli Air Force. This made the book very relevant to current events with Israel currently bombing targets outside of its borders. Therefore the topical nature of the book (at time of writing) makes it an excellent book to read.
There are only a few criticisms I've had of Wilbur Smith books in the past like too much technical detail or rushed endings but they are not evident here.
5 stars.
The first part of the book is partly set in Israel with David joining the Israeli Air Force. This made the book very relevant to current events with Israel currently bombing targets outside of its borders. Therefore the topical nature of the book (at time of writing) makes it an excellent book to read.
There are only a few criticisms I've had of Wilbur Smith books in the past like too much technical detail or rushed endings but they are not evident here.
5 stars.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Trust me, everyone I have recommended, or given this book has come back to say it is one of the best books ever written. Wilbur Smith has written 26 other books but this by far and away is his best. It is a love and adventure story which will make you, cry, smile, laugh and wonder at how can one man write so well.
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great story
great story, a good read, up to his usual standard.you can be sure of a story to keep you going for a few days at least. Read more
Published 3 hours ago by RETIRED AND READING
Good read
Wibur Smith at his best. Thoroughly enjoyed it even though it was second time around. Had to have it in Kindle ad well
Published 6 days ago by PaulG
wilbur
brilliant read it before but enjoyed for the second time will watch for more of the re prints as it is a few years since i read before.i am 76
Published 13 days ago by togwellt
Well written but predictable
Wilbur Smith has certainly lost none of his descriptive powers in writing strong stories based in and around his beloved South Africa. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Trebor12
exelent product well worth the wait
have read all previous books by this author. I was a little worried that it would not live up to the standard of previous stories, I needn't have doubted the quality, well worth... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Mike Wiggins
misleading advert
I was a little annoyed that this was advertised as a new title. But as I realised I had not in fact read this book before it did not matter too much. Read more
Published 15 days ago by pippips
filled a hole
I was warned in plenty of time that this was not a new book by Wilbur Smith, as it might have appeared to be at first glance, but a re-issue of a previously published title. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Mr. Terence Murphy
Eagle In The Sky, Superb.
I first read this book when it was first published and have owned a copy ever since which I have read many times over. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. F. Wallace
Excellent read
A very good story - did not want to put it down. Amazing value for money - strongly recommend it.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. M. Franzkowiak
Best ever Wilbur Smith book
Like many Wilbur Smith readers I have also read this book twice and it is my favourite. His books are so well written that you can picture what he describes such as the characters... Read more
Published 9 months ago by JulieCee
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