An award-winning novel of extraordinary bravery, inspired by the true story of one of the most harrowing air raids ever flown. Fans of Beneath A Scarlet Sky, The Nightingale, and Unbroken will enjoy this unforgettable tale of duty, honor, and compassion. "...a bravura performance..." —Dwight Jon Zimmerman, New York Times bestselling author For B-24 bomber pilot Al Lycoming, the mission was history in the making. For Women’s Airforce Service Pilot Vivian Wright, it was a chance to put her skills to the ultimate test...and share in the burden of combat. Dispatched to Benghazi on mysterious orders, Al Lycoming finds nearly 200 other B-24 bombers being assembled...and a top secret assignment that will catapult them all into seemingly impenetrable Nazi defenses. Their mission: a daring low-level attack on Hitler’s extensive oil refineries. But when his co-pilot falls ill at the last moment, Al secretly finds help from an unlikely source—Vivian. Together, the two fly towards dark skies filled with enemy flak and fighters...and into the pages of history. With perspectives from American and German pilots alike, When Heroes Flew masterfully weaves together one of the most dangerous and incredible aerial operations of World War Two with a riveting tale of bravery, suspense, and self-sacrifice. ____________________________ Praise for H.W. “Buzz” Bernard’s WHEN HEROES FLEW: "Highly recommended." —P.T. Deutermann, author of Pacific Glory “World War II angst and action brought to life." —Commander George Wallace, USN (Ret.), author of the Hunter Killer series “This book gripped me from the very first page...In real life, this WW2 mission resulted in the award of Five Medals of Honor. In my view, they all deserved one. Highly recommended.” —Rachel Wesson, author of The Orphan Train series "...feel the vibration, smell the exhaust, and sense the fear." —Tom Young, author of Silver Wings, Iron Cross "...chuckle and weep in tandem while forgetting everything around you but the story itself." —Kathleen M. Rodgers, author of The Flying Cutterbucks "[The pilot's]...amazing courage, and that of the entire group, is subtly drawn." —John J. Gobbell, author of the Todd Ingram series “Strap in! It’s one hell of a ride!” —Don Keith, author of Final Bearing

2500+ pages of gripping wartime aerial adventures. Hours of entertainment. Packed full of action. Strap in for fourteen thrilling tales of aerial warfare from an RAF veteran. This action-packed collection plunges you into the heart of World War Two, where fighter pilots and bomber crews battle for survival in the skies over Europe, North Africa and beyond. From the dogfights over the Channel to desperate raids behind enemy lines, these gripping novels capture the chaos, courage and camaraderie of war at 20,000 feet. Written by a former RAF pilot Richard Townshend Bickers, each story blends real-life experience with compelling drama, bringing to life the high-stakes missions, the brutal choices, and the unbreakable bonds between men who flew and fought together with everything on the line. Includes: • War Wounds • Torpedo Attack • Their Flarepath the Moon • Target Ahead • Bombing Run • Bombs Gone • Killing Zone • Fighters Up • The Cauldron • Sea Strike • The Eagle's Cry • Battle Climb • Summer of No Surrender • Operation Fireball Perfect for fans of W.E. Johns, Derek Robinson, Patrick Bishop, Robert Jackson and Russell Sullman. A MUST-HAVE COLLECTION OF WAR STORIES THAT BLEND HISTORICAL ACCURACY WITH WHITE-KNUCKLE ACTION. READERS LOVE RICHARD TOWNSHEND BICKERS: ?????????? ‘ Reads like a British black and white war movie . What more could you want?’ ?????????? ‘Richard Townshend Bickers really was an astonishing writer . . . his historical context adds so much credibility to the various personal stories that are woven into the fabric and each book is simply very hard to put down. The action sequences are nothing short of brilliant .’ ?????????? ‘ Captures the atmosphere in a well written and aviation-savvy way . Great read.’ ?????????? ‘Very well written. The author clearly works hard in his research .’ ?????????? ‘Very good action sequences. Holds your interest throughout. Bickers hasn’t disappointed me yet .’ ?????????? ‘ The action is realistic and told in good detail . You can sense the tension.'

Sometimes, the deadliest enemy lies within. It is 1942, and war is raging in Europe. Monika Ritter is in New York with her husband, Michael. Haunted by memories of her childhood in Germany and her father’s death at the hands of the Nazis, she longs to do her bit against Hitler’s rampaging armies. When Michael joins the new Army Air Force as a bomber pilot, Monika takes advantage of an invitation she receives to join the OSS, a fledgling group of spies with the mission to turn the war by gathering the most vital asset of all—information. As Michael begins to fly missions in B-24 bombers over Europe, Monika attends a top-secret training camp in the Maryland forest. After graduating, she is sent on a mission to infiltrate a clandestine ring of Nazi saboteurs dispatched from Germany to attack the American war machine on home soil. Soon, she will uncover a plot that could shift the entire momentum of the war in the Nazis’ favor. Racing against time and a dangerous adversary, Monika will have to foil a deadly plan that could change the face of the war forever. THE GERMAN GIRL is the first novel in a new series by the #1 Amazon bestselling author of WHITE ROSE, BLACK FOREST, and THE MAUREEN RITTER SERIES. Download it and discover Eoin Dempsey’s books today.

‘Filled with tension and family secrets . . . If you’re looking for outstanding historical fiction, you must read this book! I highly recommend.’ Gosia Nealon, award-winning author of Her Secret Resistance ‘The most compelling, evocative, heart-wrenching book I have ever read .’ Reader review A woman searching for somewhere to belong. A child rescued from the rubble of a ruined island. A secret buried in the heart of Kefalonia. Greece, 1953. When a catastrophic earthquake reduces the beautiful island of Kefalonia to ruins, Cassia Makris risks everything to save a young girl buried beneath the rubble that was once her home. In that moment, Cassia makes a life-changing decision that will bind their fates forever but force her to carry a devastating secret . . . Wales, 1973. Eléni Davies has always felt there was something unspoken in her past — a silence at the heart of her childhood. When she discovers a hidden journal among her mother’s belongings, it unravels an untold story of love and loss on a faraway island. Drawn to the place where her story really began, Eléni travels to the now-rebuilt Kefalonia. Among the lemon groves and sun-bleached chapels, she begins retracing her mother’s footsteps to piece together a story that was never meant to be told. But in doing so, Eléni must decide whether some secrets are better left buried — or whether confronting them is the only way to finally heal. This unforgettable dual-timeline historical page-turner will sweep you away to the olive groves and sapphire-blue seas of a sun-kissed Greek island. Perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Dinah Jefferies, Victoria Hislop, Santa Montefiore or Karen Swan. Praise for Jan Baynham: 'Intriguing and heartwarming dual-time story with a wonderful sense of place and main characters to root for.' Anita Chapman, bestselling author of The Venice Secret ‘I didn’t want this story to end . . . This is my first Jan Baynham book, but it won’t be my last.’ Veronica Leigh, author of The Keeper of Lost Daughters ‘If you enjoy Victoria Hislop, then give this one a go .’ ????? ‘You absolutely MUST read this story for the history, to fall in love with the characters, to enjoy the beautiful locations, to realise that humanity will repair itself no matter how deep the wounds.’ ????? ‘Captivating and emotional . . . A top, top must-read .’ ????? ‘This breathtaking historical fiction novel is something readers will enjoy if you are looking for a story about healing, moving on, and reconnecting with family.’ ????? ‘A moving story filled with secrets and what they can do to a family . . . A terrific read ! ????? ‘ Powerful and very emotional .’ ????? ‘One of those books you don't want to end!’ ????? ‘The author's skilful storytelling effortlessly evokes a brilliant sense of time and place, bringing the contrasting settings alive with vivid detail.’ ????? ‘One of the best sagas I’ve read in a very long time .’ ????? ‘Kept you turning the pages as you read about secrets being revealed and the impact they have to a family.’ ????? ‘The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humour .’ ????? ‘So meticulously researched and recreated I could have been there.’ ????

For readers who like historical fiction with a bit of a love story. This is a stand-alone book. 1904-Tethered to Earth, Sabina Rys is consumed with longing. Throughout her life, she has looked to the sky, envying the birds their freedom and their opportunity to be soaring above. Although performing as an aerialist in vaudeville is thrilling, she yearns for something more. Then tragedy strikes, and she is forced into burlesque. Thrown into a world of predators and reprobates, it takes years to escape, but once she breaks free, she can pursue her dream to be an aviator of lighter-than-air machines. When an ambitious, charismatic man named Julian Bach sees Sabina’s talent, he offers her a job flying Allied agents across enemy lines in WWI. It is perilous and terrifying work, and equally grueling is smothering her growing attraction to him. But Julian is not interested. And does it even matter? She may not live beyond tomorrow anyway. Join Sabina Rys as she pursues her dreams and Amanda Hughes as she sweeps you up into the gripping tempest of Soaring Above .