2021
First Published
4.52
Average Rating
334
Number of Pages
The Aviator Omnibus puts the first two novels of acclaimed military fiction writer Craig DiLouie's The Aviator series in a single volume for convenience of reading and a special discounted Kindle price. In The Aviator, Navy fighter pilot Jack Knapp reports to the aircraft carrier Independence for his first deployment in the Pacific. As a "nugget," he must learn the ropes and gain acceptance among the tight-knit tribe of the squadron called the Gargoyles. Soon, war erupts, and everything he learned will be tested in high-speed aerial combat in the Philippine Sea and over Taiwan. In The Warfighter, Jack returns to Independence, which is now bound for war games in South Korea. Once aboard, he must contend with a tough new commander and a failed romance. When a series of mishaps and miscalculations results in the outbreak of war in the Koreas, he finds himself back in combat with even greater stakes involving nuclear weapons. The Aviator series is the tale of an ordinary man doing an extraordinary job in sometimes impossible circumstances. It's about survival, combat, the stories we tell about war, and the debt that people in the military owe each other and those they lose. Gritty and realistic, The Aviator takes you onto an aircraft carrier and into the cockpit of an F/A-18 Super Hornet in incredible battles with the existence of nations and the global order at stake.
Avg Rating
4.52
Number of Ratings
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Author
Craig DiLouie
Author · 41 books
Craig DiLouie is an author of popular thriller, apocalyptic/horror, and sci-fi/fantasy fiction. In hundreds of reviews, Craig’s novels have been praised for their strong characters, action, and gritty realism. Each book promises an exciting experience with people you’ll care about in a world that feels real. These works have been nominated for major literary awards such as the Bram Stoker Award and Audie Award, translated into multiple languages, and optioned for film. He is a member of the HWA, International Thriller Writers, and IFWA.
