- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: FASA Corp.; paperback / softback edition (Nov 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1555604072
- ISBN-13: 978-1555604073
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #45 in Books > Fiction > Science Fiction > Alternate History
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When I picked up the book for the first time I was pleasantly surprised - I was rather expecting a short, low-quality story presented in an uninspiring cover, like a lot of game-based books out there. Instead, you get about 250 pages of great reading, with some nifty cover art and some pictures of plane nose-art. The pace of the book is action-orientated, and jumps through time every now and again - the story is seperated into about 4 "books" each set in a different time and place, but all following the exploits of one man, Nathan Zachary. It seems to follow the history of the Crimson Skies world well, and later in the book the break up of the United States is covered quite thoroughly. There are a few obvious spelling mistakes here and there, which can be quite confusing at times as they tend to twist sentences around. Overall, an excellent read, even if you have never encountered the Crimson Skies universe before. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes sci-fi/fantasy novels - and if you like Crimson Skies, what are you waiting for?
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I received this as a when I bought the superb combat flight sim, Crimson Skies, and picked up the book thinking that it would be some cheap trash trying to match the quality of the game, but failing in all attempts.
But I read it and sat back, stunned. The description Kenson puts into the dogfight scenes are simply outstanding. Nathan Zachary, an American fighter pilot, lives up to his name as the hero and leader of the Fortune Hunters from the flight sim. In this book, it explains how he changed from a 16 year-old rookie into an ace, and lead a pirates gang.
The dogfight scenes are intense, and the way that Kenson describes the view of a pilot in the situation really makes you feel like you're there. The book really heats up as Zachary meets Heinrich Kisler, a Nazi ace, who he heads out to hunt down in a seeking for vengeance.
Read this now, and you'll be amazed!
But I read it and sat back, stunned. The description Kenson puts into the dogfight scenes are simply outstanding. Nathan Zachary, an American fighter pilot, lives up to his name as the hero and leader of the Fortune Hunters from the flight sim. In this book, it explains how he changed from a 16 year-old rookie into an ace, and lead a pirates gang.
The dogfight scenes are intense, and the way that Kenson describes the view of a pilot in the situation really makes you feel like you're there. The book really heats up as Zachary meets Heinrich Kisler, a Nazi ace, who he heads out to hunt down in a seeking for vengeance.
Read this now, and you'll be amazed!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Good background material on a recurring character
19 Dec 2000
Nathan Zachary pops up a lot in CS fiction, such as "Wings of Fortune #1: Rogue Flyer" and some of the online short stories at the game's Website, and this brought me up to speed on him. The dogfight scenes were exciting, although some of the World War One dogfight manuevers like the Vrille and Renversement were lost on someone who's used to the more-modern Immellmann, Split-S, High Yo-Yo and Scissors. It requires familiarity with the game to make complete sense, but it's easy to read and quite enjoyable.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Excellent book based on the popular character
7 May 2007
This book is the prequel to the computer game and gives a really good back story. It follows how Nathan Zachary got his start and set himself up as a pirate of the air. There were a few mix-ups compared to the game, but the book explains better and makes more sense, if you liked the character, read it. Otherwise the world of this book is amazing on its own.
Great, A must for anyone who loves an exiting read
9 Jan 2001
I must say that this is one of the best books I have read in a long time. I own the Crimson Skies computer game and love it also. This story kept me hooked to the book, I couldnt put it down. The only reosen I gave it 4 stars insead of 5 is because in some areas it gets kinda cheesy and there are some noticeable errors throughout the book, other than that it is a simply riveting story and I was sad to finish the last page.
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