The freedom of the entire world is at stake, and it is up to one man to preserve that freedom—no matter the cost. Fighter pilot Eric Brown has been tasked with the top secret mission of ferrying King Straunsee and his daughter Allesandra to safety in the United States. Unfortunately, there are many others who would choose to see the monarch destroyed rather than permitting him to secure global freedom. Luckily, Eric is an accomplished pilot who not only has the skills to evade danger but also the heart to see his mission through to a successful conclusion.

This action-packed novel launches readers directly into the fray on the first page and does not let go until the story’s conclusion. Nearly every page puts adventure at the forefront as the protagonists are flung from one catastrophe to the next. Throughout the book, military jargon and codes are embedded within the dialogue, which will particularly appeal to readers who have an interest in the technical intricacies of military language. Occasional references are made to prayer and God, but these are few and are not central to the overall plot.

Eric is the primary figure in the story, but the narrative does occasionally shift to incorporate other points of view to ensure that readers have a full understanding of what is happening at choice moments in the book. While this novel does have a specific place within the canon of stories written by Gregory O. Smith, it is not necessary to have read any of the others in order for this book to make sense.

This is a fast-paced, action-centered story that will appeal to young adult readers who appreciate military stories with a wholesome approach.

I received a copy of this book from the author and I chose to leave this review.