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Hell above Earth: The Incredible True Story of an American WWII Bomber Commander and the Copilot Ordered to Kill Him Audiobook

Name: Hell above Earth: The Incredible True Story of an American WWII Bomber Commander and the Copilot Ordered to Kill Him Audiobook
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Rating: 3.01 (87 reviews)
Author: Stephen Frater
ISBN: 9781452677156

By: Stephen Frater

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Read By: Pete Larkin Publisher: Tantor Listen Time: 9.50 hours at 1.0x Speed 6.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781452677156

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Publisher Description

Hell Above Earth tells an unforgettable story of two World War II American bomber pilots who forged an unexpected but enduring bond in the flak-filled skies over Nazi Germany. But there's a twist: one of them was related to the head of the Luftwaffe, Reich Marshal Herman Goering, and the other had secret orders from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to kill him if anything went wrong during their missions. A heart-wrenching Greatest Generation buddy story, an adrenaline-filled account of aerial combat, and a work of popular history, Hell Above Earth centers around the author's discovery of a half-century old secret that has far-reaching and deeply personal repercussions for the pilots, and profound consequences for the FBI and the "Mighty" Eighth Air Force.

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"I really enjoyed the premise and writing in the first 80% or so of this book. A fascinating tale. And then the lasts part of the book, which I will not reveal, Disappointed me. Kind of made the t6he part I really liked somewhat ridiculous, but consistent with the fears and suspicions of the times."
— Tom (4 out of 5 stars)

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“Larkin’s quick and resonant delivery is engaging. Through all the twists in Werner’s story, Larkin gives a skilled reading of both the dialogue and narrative.”
— AudioFile
After the twists and turns in Goering's many missions, Frater finishes with a stunning revelation. . . the author delivers an exciting read full of little-known facts about the war. A WWII thrill ride.
— Kirkus
“A riveting book, every bit as exciting and unusual as Operation Mincemeat, and demonstrating that there are still things we don’t know about World War II.”
— Michael Korda, author of With Wings Like Eagles
“After the twists and turns in Goering’s many missions, Frater finishes with a stunning revelation…the author delivers an exciting read full of little-known facts about the war. A WWII thrill ride.”
— Kirkus Reviews

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— Elizabeth James, 12/25/2022
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" An interesting book. However, the focus was centered more on the trials and tribulations of those involved with the air war in Europe than the subject of the sub title. "
— Jim, 12/27/2013
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" This had interesting facts, but I was disappointed in the actual story. "
— Rose, 12/4/2013
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" More of a 2 1/2 star review. It was ok. Kind of all over the place. "
— Patrick, 11/26/2012
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" It plays up something that was never really there but a nice book about the air war in World War II "
— Jason, 10/26/2012
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" The book badly needed an editor. It's repetitious and of the put-every-fact-I-came-across school of writing. Plus I strongly suspect the story of the co-policy's having to shoot his commander, supposedly Hermann Goering's nephew, is little more than a tall tale told by and old man. "
— Christian, 8/20/2012

About Stephen Frater

Stephen Frater, a native of Rhode Island, is a journalist and author. A former New York Times Regional Media Group staff writer and columnist, he is currently Writer in Residence at the University of Rhode Island’s Harrington School of Communication and Media. After graduating from Brown University in 1978, Frater worked on Wall Street for over two decades, specializing in venture capital and international emerging market investments. In 1995 he was named a Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

About Pete Larkin

Pete Larkin has narrated dozens of audiobook titles, won five Earphones Awards, and been a finalist in 2012 for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has been praised for his expert ability to speak in multiple accents. He is also an on-camera host and accomplished voice-over artist for hundreds of commercials and promos for a variety of companies, corporations, and governmental agencies. He was the public address announcer for the New York Mets and has worked as a radio jockey in New York, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.