- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. (8 Jun 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0981704980
- ISBN-13: 978-0981704982
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 21.6 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Product Description
Product Description
A freak thunderstorm deposits Robert Trevor and his restored WW-II F6F Hellcat fighter plane in a cornfield far from 21st century Kansas. He soon realizes he is lost in a land mired in a medieval caste system. When a wily wizard coerces him into helping the local people fight a merciless enemy, Robert enlists the magical help of a beautiful green-skinned elven woman. Before he can search for a way home, he has to survive air battles with fire-breathing dragons and learn the truth about the world into which he has flown. [Read "Resurrection of the Hellcat" also published by Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. www.dragonflypubs.com]
About the Author
K. Allen Cross is a retired Navy veteran who served in the submarine force. While in the USN, he wrote humorous articles for unofficial ships' newspapers. A multi-published author of science fiction and fantasy stories and novels, he lives in Pennsyvania with his wife.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Format:Kindle Edition
xmas morning I was excitedly trying out my present of a kindle when I bought this book by mistake!!!!!! I thought oh well I also had anice token so perhaps i will find a new author I like. It took me some time to get into the story-----then it seemed a mix of many scifi types and I really didnt care about the people!!!!As it is xmas I will give it 3 stars not 2
Helen cambridge
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3 reviews
A fun fantasy
15 Nov 2008
Format:Paperback
A surprisingly good read! As I began reading it in the beginning I found it tame but as the story progressed it grabbed my interest. I ended up reading it in one sitting. A few twists and turns.The characters were interesting especially the interaction between Robert and Pap and the relationship between Robert and Jenny. Probably not a book for everyone but for those who like lighthearted fantasy I'd recommend it.
Fun "over-the-rainbow" fantasy
17 Sep 2008
Format:Paperback
"Flight of the Hellcat" is a captivating story that will entertain a variety of readers with its blend of futuristic magic and historic piloting details. The interesting twist of romance keeps the pages turning for all.
Time travel adventure
16 Jun 2005
Format:Paperback
Robert Trevor never planned to crash-land his F6F Hellcat into a farmer's cornfield somewhere near Topeka, Kansas. That frustration is nothing compared to the jolt he gets when he finds himself in a strange, non-technological world. No one speaks his language, and certainly nobody has parts for his rebuilt WW-II airplane. As he can't get his plane out of the cornfield until harvest, it only makes sense to help Kaylee, the widow who runs the farm, with the help of her kids.
He doesn't realize that a clash between local warlords has created a very real danger for Kaylee's family, the farm, and the entire community. Robert must fly his new family to safety. In the process, he finds himself right smack-dab in the middle of the warring factions as both sides envision the addition of the Hellcat to their battles of sword and sorcery.
The plot to "Flight of the Hellcat" reminds me of "Planet of the Apes." However, Mr. Cross' obvious love of airplanes and detailed depiction of an alien culture lift the story above the line of old-style time travel. I was impressed by the way he handled the concept of bigotry without vilifying or sanctifying characters on either side of the age-old problem. His characters are people, combining warts, sulks, and sweetness in a convincing fashion. While the story changes direction several times, it doesn't drag or lose its interest.
Even now, a couple of weeks after I read it, "Flight of the Hellcat" lingers in my mind. If you enjoy adventure novels with a spice of culture clash, you'll enjoy "Flight of the Hellcat".
Jeanette Cottrell, author of At Risk of Being a Fool
He doesn't realize that a clash between local warlords has created a very real danger for Kaylee's family, the farm, and the entire community. Robert must fly his new family to safety. In the process, he finds himself right smack-dab in the middle of the warring factions as both sides envision the addition of the Hellcat to their battles of sword and sorcery.
The plot to "Flight of the Hellcat" reminds me of "Planet of the Apes." However, Mr. Cross' obvious love of airplanes and detailed depiction of an alien culture lift the story above the line of old-style time travel. I was impressed by the way he handled the concept of bigotry without vilifying or sanctifying characters on either side of the age-old problem. His characters are people, combining warts, sulks, and sweetness in a convincing fashion. While the story changes direction several times, it doesn't drag or lose its interest.
Even now, a couple of weeks after I read it, "Flight of the Hellcat" lingers in my mind. If you enjoy adventure novels with a spice of culture clash, you'll enjoy "Flight of the Hellcat".
Jeanette Cottrell, author of At Risk of Being a Fool
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