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Lawrence A. Colby

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Lawrence Colby is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of the Ford Stevens Military Thriller Series, including The Devil Dragon Pilot, The Black Scorpion Pilot, Target Area, and The Buffalo Pilot.


A former U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force military pilot, Colby flew missions across the globe and later served as an advisor at the Pentagon. His thrillers blend real-world aviation, geopolitical conflict, and insider military strategy, earning praise from readers who love the authenticity of Mark Greaney, Jack Carr, and Brad Thor.


Colby’s characters, pilots, special agents, and intelligence operatives, operate in high-stakes environments where the wrong decision could change the course of history. His writing draws on decades of military experience, in

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Lawrence A. Colby Super question! I always work in experiences from locations in different countries, situations from the cockpit or Pentagon, or current events straigh…moreSuper question! I always work in experiences from locations in different countries, situations from the cockpit or Pentagon, or current events straight out of the headlines. These are not necessarily mysteries, but plot points and characters developed from real life experiences. Mysteries could also include how emerging technologies work…complicated and complex but written in an entertaining way. Next book includes a mystery inside a thriller!(less)
Lawrence A. Colby I am a fan of the early Apollo and shuttle missions, and enjoyed The Martian very much. This was the 2011 science fiction book and 2015 film. It incor…moreI am a fan of the early Apollo and shuttle missions, and enjoyed The Martian very much. This was the 2011 science fiction book and 2015 film. It incorporates both fiction and non-fiction (NASA) in one remarkable story. To be an astronaut is a dream for many military pilots, including mine.(less)
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Target Area: A Leo Rossi Novel

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Thank You From Lawrence A. Colby





Flight Crew Readers,





I am excited to announce that Book 3 in the Series has gone to #1 on Amazon. Thank you for reading “The Buffalo Pilot” over the past week!





If you haven’t obtained your copy yet, they are available now through Amazon.





Check it out on this link:





https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KJPQQTS?ref_=series_rw_dp_labf





Thank you again, and best wishes for a great weekend!





Blue skies,





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“45 Bistro Restaurant, East Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia The Gulfstream Corporate Weekly Dinner was being held at 45 Bistro this week, and the usual gang from Customer Service and Marketing always hosted a splendid meal.  Aircrew from all over the world flew into Savannah, Georgia for semi-annual training, as did new owners, technicians, and anyone else affiliated with Gulfstream for the week.  It was their special night out, all expenses paid, to show their appreciation for the business they gave Gulfstream. ”
Lawrence Colby, The Devil Dragon Pilot

“Emily immediately saw a woman’s purse on the table, then saw the bed was messed up and slept in, as well. Her emotions were now off the charts, and the ground on which she was standing on fell out. No, Ford, no, she thought to herself.

They both opened the bathroom door.

“Aw, man! Dude! Call 911!” Mark said loudly, as Emily gasped.”
Lawrence A. Colby, The Black Scorpion Pilot

“Welcome to my Goodreads author page! Thank you for stopping by.

My new thriller, THE DEVIL DRAGON PILOT is now available. If you are new to where aviation meets espionage, this is an excellent place to begin.

I have also created a website, complete with a Group Readers Guide and Photos at ColbyAviationThrillers and hope you will stop in. While visiting, you can sign up for my newsletter and receive a special Devil Dragon gift.

Thank you for all of your support!”
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“Hush.  I just read a report from the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron from Kadena.  A RIVET JOINT crew that was doing collection on China a few hours ago, flying off North Korea over the water.  They intercepted a Chinese flight crew putting down their gear.”      “So what?” exclaimed Robert.”
Lawrence Colby, The Devil Dragon Pilot

“The doctor and nurse met in the hallway before going to the nurse’s station to verify some of the results on the computer screen.  The doctor wanted to see the results of the blood work and CAT scan to see what they had.  His gut was telling him the diagnosis, nearly screaming what it was, but he needed to verify and line up the facts first.       “Let me see his blood work,” the doctor told the nurse. ”
Lawrence Colby, The Devil Dragon Pilot

“Emily immediately saw a woman’s purse on the table, then saw the bed was messed up and slept in, as well. Her emotions were now off the charts, and the ground on which she was standing on fell out. No, Ford, no, she thought to herself.

They both opened the bathroom door.

“Aw, man! Dude! Call 911!” Mark said loudly, as Emily gasped.”
Lawrence A. Colby, The Black Scorpion Pilot

“WE CANNOT CHOOSE OUR EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES, BUT WE CAN ALWAYS CHOOSE HOW WE RESPOND TO THEM.”

-EPICTETUS, AD 50 – 135

Lawrence A. Colby, The Black Scorpion Pilot, Release: December 1, 2018”
Lawrence A. Colby, The Black Scorpion Pilot

“Zeke, having plenty of wisdom and seeing just about everything through the years, was pretty crusty among the junior pilots. His legendary tough attitude in the face of rules made the young guys laugh. Hard. Often seen in the hangar on the catwalk checking out the mechanics turning wrenches, he’d have a cigarette in his mouth in an area full of fuel. Zeke knew the flashpoint was so high that he’d never start a fire, so he routinely ignored the “No Smoking” signs.”
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