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John J. Nance

Autore di Pandora's Clock

40+ opere 3,344 membri 66 recensioni 6 preferito

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John J. Nance was born on July 5, 1946. He received a Bachelor's Degree from SMU and a Juris Doctor from SMU School of Law, and is a licensed aerospace attorney. He is a decorated Air Force pilot veteran of Vietnam and Operations Desert Storm/Desert Shield, and he is a Lieutenant Colonel in the mostra altro USAF Reserve. He is also an internationally recognized air safety analyst and advocate, and is the Aviation Analyst for ABC World News and the Aviation Editor for Good Morning America. He has written several non-fiction books including Splash of Colors, Blind Trust, On Shaky Ground, What Goes Up, and Golden Boy. He has also written numerous novels including Final Approach, Scorpion Strike, Phoenix Rising, The Last Hostage, Blackout, Headwind, Turbulence, Skyhook, Fire Flight, and Saving Cascadia. His novels Pandora's Clock and Medusa's Child both aired as two-part mini-series on television. (Bowker Author Biography) mostra meno
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Opere di John J. Nance

Pandora's Clock (1995) 502 copie
Blackout (2000) 371 copie
Medusa's Child (1900) 281 copie
Headwind (2000) 277 copie
The Last Hostage (1998) 273 copie
Orbit (2006) 267 copie
Turbulence (2002) 224 copie
Skyhook (2003) 213 copie
Final Approach (1990) 190 copie
Saving Cascadia (2005) 173 copie
Fire Flight (2003) 162 copie
Phoenix Rising (1994) 106 copie
Scorpion Strike (1992) 84 copie
On Shaky Ground (1988) 42 copie

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Data di nascita
1946-07-05
Sesso
male
Nazionalità
USA
Luogo di nascita
Dallas, Texas, USA
Luogo di residenza
University Place, Washington, USA

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While not my favorite Nance book (that would be "Blackout"), "Skyhook" was very good, even if there seemed to be more filler than usual. The plot was a solid - a black ops project involving the installation of software onto military planes in order to return them to a base if their crew has become incapacitated or unable to fly the plane normally.
Nance does his usual good work with character creation and development. The protagonists are all good people who are easy to like and root for. Again, as with other Nance novels, there are a number of plot twists that will keep readers moving forward - especially near the end of the book, so keep with it.… (altro)
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coachtim30 | 1 altra recensione | Mar 6, 2024 |
Solid thriller about a pilot who takes his plane and passengers hostage in order to get revenge against a judge and rapist who killed his little girl.
 
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coachtim30 | 4 altre recensioni | Sep 2, 2023 |
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It took me a few pages to buckle my seat belts, and relax into the first class seat. Once I strapped in, the experience was exciting, tragic and meaningful. It is a trip that I will not soon forget.

This novel begins with excitement, groans in horror, and keeps the reader breathless. It is pure artful writing that keeps suspense growing. The solutions to the mysteries remain elusive, and the subplots gain substance. [a: John J. Nance|24794|John J. Nance|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/m_50x66-82093808bca726cb3249a493fbd3bd0f.png] does this.

This is not just an airplane story. It covers current events and the instability of our Nation.

Corruption in government and good guys hide in fiction, but truths are revealed.

[b: Final Approach|875100|Final Approach|John J. Nance|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320558131s/875100.jpg|254920] brought up memories of "Airport" by Arthur Hailey that I read in 1970. There is the manliness of Clive Cussler and Lee Child books.

"Final Approach" does not leave women out. There are strong female protagonists at work in this novel.

If you are looking for a gift for your dad, brother or other aeronautic fan, I recommend this book. I will request our library to carry it.

I see a movie at the end of the runway.
… (altro)
 
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ourBooksLuvUs | 7 altre recensioni | Aug 20, 2023 |
I barely finished this silly thriller. The technology is more overwrought than usual, as are the characters and situations. The helicopter descriptions are repetitive (how many times do I need to read/hear 'collective'). And the twist is too easy to see coming.

On top of all that, I was listening to the author read their own work in an audio edition, which was not successful here.
 
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zot79 | 5 altre recensioni | Aug 20, 2023 |

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Utenti
3,344
Popolarità
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Voto
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Recensioni
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ISBN
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Lingue
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