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In the Blue Light of African Dreams Audiobook
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Halifax had been in French Africa for five years, doing whatever foolhardy, dangerous thing Serailler ordered him to do. It was some time before he finally snapped, but when he did, he opened the throttle, eased back the stick, and lifted straight and high into a dream.
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"Well-rounded adventure story told in a strong voice. Watkins has been called an heir to Hemingway, and for once I can see the resemblance. A mysterious, loner lead character flies a plane for the French Foreign Legion in Northern Africa. "
— Steve (4 out of 5 stars)
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“In Blue Light, Watkins has succeeded admirably where most nonflying authors fail. He has completely captured the peculiar rhythms of men who fly…Beau Geste meets Waldo Pepper [set] to a concert of murder, betrayal, extortion, cheap cognac, and psychotic despair in the solitary confinement of the Sahara…Watkins writes beautifully.”
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“Paul Watkins writes adventure of the highest order…Reminiscent of Hemingway, this classic will propel you into a bygone age of true explorers.”
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“Watkins writes compellingly…This Ahab dreams in blue, but in his daylight transatlantic flight the issues of good and evil finally determine whether or not he succeeds. Recommended.”
— Library Journal -
“Watkins again provides wealths of technicolor immediacy, high vividness, and gripping detail…The look, feel, and surface exotica of half a century ago or more—varnished wooden propellers, frail canvas planes, edge-of-your-seat fights and flights in the air—in a skillful and historically based blood-sweat-and-tears adventure-melodrama.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" Well-rounded adventure story told in a strong voice. Watkins has been called an heir to Hemingway, and for once I can see the resemblance. A mysterious, loner lead character flies a plane for the French Foreign Legion in Northern Africa. "
— Steve, 9/21/2013 -
" Paul Watkins has been my favorite author for years. His writing is stunning. "
— Geoff, 6/7/2013 -
" a well written adventure novel about an american veteran of the ww1 lafayette escadrille, who flies for the foreign legion in 1926 morocco. great fun from start to finish. "
— Jrobertus, 11/1/2012 -
" Kinda done with Paul Watkins now. "
— Dana, 6/1/2012 -
" One of his best! I recommended this to many who loved it. WWI pilot, Charlie Halitaxis, was badly burned in a crash. He flies for the French Foreign Legion in Algeria. Great characters. Great descriptions (like the title). "
— Jennifer, 4/22/2011 -
" Paul Watkins has been my favorite author for years. His writing is stunning. "
— Geoff, 9/5/2010 -
" a well written adventure novel about an american veteran of the ww1 lafayette escadrille, who flies for the foreign legion in 1926 morocco. great fun from start to finish. "
— Jrobertus, 7/19/2007
About Paul Watkins
Paul Watkins is the author of Night over Day over Night, Calm at Sunset, Calm at Dawn, Arch Angel, and In the Blue Light of African Dreams. He lives in New Jersey.
About Richard Poe
Richard Poe, a professional actor for more than thirty years, has appeared in numerous Broadway shows, including 1776 and M. Butterfly. On television he has had recurring roles on Star Trek and Frasier. His films include Born on the Fourth of July and Presumed Innocent. Poe is a well-known and prolific audiobook performer and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards.