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The Call of the Thunder Dragon - by Michael J Wormald (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Falstaff the Incorrigible, mercenary pilot, and scoundrel with an evil temper.
- Author(s): Michael J Wormald
- 560 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Historical
Description
About the Book
WW2, Pilot sets out on journey to return Princess home from China, during Japanese invasion
Book Synopsis
Falstaff the Incorrigible, mercenary pilot, and scoundrel with an evil temper. It is the eve of War in Europe, but Falstaff has unfinished business with a princess, the Japanese Army and loot still to find in the east. His eye for the ladies and the chance for a quick buck have got him trouble again. Falstaff undertakes a remarkable mission to Bhutan. Hoping to set a record, or find gold and loot. Instead, he discovers to what extremes the Japanese will go to catch him. Set in Asia in 1940. Falstaff Wild is an English pilot, with a bad streak in him and sense of humour that not only makes an entertaining read but also is the cause of most of his troubles. Supported by strong characters, the womanizer has both strong female protagonists and allies to deal with along with a wicked set of bad guys, which would give even Fleming's Bond a bit of trouble. The feel good humour races through history, portraying both actuate and interesting facts. "If there ever was a time for a new Bond or Flashman it is now, move over Biggles, Falstaff Wild is at the controls!"
Review Quotes
"Falstaff Wild is the tough to give 'em"
"Falstaff Wild soars like a spitfire into the blue skies above the lands where stars of thrillers like Bond, Flashman, Biggles and Hannay reside!"
"Falstaff Wild is the Flashman of the skies."
"Flying the coop, tops the principals in his class. Oh, stick it to 'em Falstaff, you are the joy of my sleepless hours!"
"Falstaff Wild is the worst put together hero of his kind, a realistic, flawed, bully who entertains and flys better than the rest!"
"Any previous character in fact or fiction noted for toughness, selflessness and heroism appears goody-goody and lacklustre in comparison to Falstaff."
The Call of the Thunder Dragon, the most unlikely, and subtle, retelling of a Monkey's "Journey to the West" you'll ever read!