On a bright September morning in 1939, two days after Britain declares war on Germany, a group of privileged but desperate people gather in Southhampton to board the largest, most luxurious airliner ever built—the Pan American Clipper—bound for New York. The passengers include a fascist English aristocrat fleeing with his family and a fortune in jewels; a German scientist escaping from the Nazis; a murderer under FBI escort; a beautiful young woman heading for a new life; and a handsome, charming, unscrupulous thief. They will be in the air for thirty hours, soothed by the carpeted lounges, the curtained beds, the gourmet dining room, and the endless champagne. But once inside the flying palace there is no escape. Over the Atlantic, the Clipper’s passengers are gripped by mounting fear and tension as their journey reaches the point of no return.
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"For a book that takes place over the course of about 3 days, I enjoyed it. Interesting character development, as usual of Ken Follett a highly detailed description of the time and technology, and a generally interesting and twisting plot. " — Erin (4 out of 5 stars)
"For a book that takes place over the course of about 3 days, I enjoyed it. Interesting character development, as usual of Ken Follett a highly detailed description of the time and technology, and a generally interesting and twisting plot. "
" This is a 3.5, but I'll do a 3 instead of 4. Enjoyable enough, just not exceptional. "
" Another great novel by Ken Follett. Very intriguing, fast paced, vivid descriptions of the characters, and fascinating setting--never has such a unique drama taken place on a plane! Very cool book. "
" a "fluffy" book but a great read. great beach book. love ken follett. "
" Meh. I wouldn't bother reading this. Forgettable, mediocre. "
" Good thriller with mucho plot twists! Kept me reading most of the day. "
" I so enjoyed this book. It is a suspense story; I was intrigued the whole book wondering what will happen next. I have only read The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett and I must say this was quiet different. "
" One of my first Follett reads. Very good and entertaining. "
" A good story and true to history. Good Good "
" Fun & suspenseful. Good historical setting and details "
" I thought this would be good because I liked "Pillars of the Earth," but I was wrong. Did not keep my attention well at all. "
Ken Follett is one of the world’s best-loved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. His first bestseller was Eye of the Needle, an Edgar Award–winning spy story set in the Second World War. In 1989 The Pillars of the Earth was published and has since become the author’s most successful novel. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an Oprah’s Book Club pick. The series has sold more than fifty million copies worldwide and hitting the New York Times bestsellers list.
Tom Casaletto is an audiobook narrator whose readings include A Kingdom Called Desire by Rick McKinley, Spiritual Rhythm by Mark Buchanan, Night over Water by Ken Follett, and numerous others.
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