Skyfire

Wingman #8

by Mack Maloney

The threat of nuclear war keeps Hawk Hunter in the cockpit—from the author who delivers “desperate, raw, 200-proof action” (Stephen Coonts).   In the chaos that followed the end of World War III, Major Hawk Hunter took refuge in the arms of a woman named Dominique. As he waged war against the Soviets, fighting to restore the United States, the nation’s greatest fighter pilot and the woman he loved became the most famous couple of the Free World. But Hunter’s campaign soon tore them apart, and he was forced to send her to Canada, where his enemies claimed Dominique as their own. Drugged, tortured, and imprisoned, she waits helplessly—praying for his return. After leading a daring raid to rescue his beloved, Hunter announces his retirement, declaring that only a nuclear threat could get him back into the cockpit. But such a threat is coming—in the sleek black nuclear submarines now steaming toward the eastern seaboard, whose warheads threaten everything Hunter has fought to rebuild. Skyfire is the eighth book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War.

Genres: Fiction, Military Fiction, Science Fiction

380 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 1990

About the author

Mack Maloney is the author of numerous fiction series, including Wingman, ChopperOps, Starhawk, and Pirate Hunters, as well as UFOs in Wartime – What They Didn’t Want You to Know. A native Bostonian, Maloney received a bachelor of science degree in journalism at Suffolk University and a master of arts degree in film at Emerson College. He is the host of a national radio show, Mack Maloney’s Military X-Files. Visit him on Facebook and at www.mackmaloney.com.

Mack Maloney is the Pen name for BRIAN KELLEHER

Reviews

[Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the eighth book in the Wingman series, first published under the men's adventure label by the now-defunct Zebra company in the early days of the first Bush administration. The books are silly, pulpish adventures, certainly not for everyone but I found them to be a whole lot of fun. This one is no exception, as Hawk and his pals fly impossible missions with impossible machines against impossible odds.

[Chad Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Wingman books are always a fun read. They are fast, easy to get into and stay exciting. You can always count on Hawk Hunter to face unimaginable odds and find a way to win in the end. This book continues his quest for his F-16XL plane and, even with a brief reunion, the search for his ever kidnapped Dominique.
This book leaves you on a cliff hanger as Hawk heads out after our enemies, possible nerve to be heard from again…until he miraculously survives and saves the day again in the end. Looking forward to another epic adventure and dog fight for his country and Dominique.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

I continue to really enjoy the Wingman series and look forward to the next book #9 in the collection. While a bit over the top fiction, there is a sense of reality of what could happen to America in real time if the country continues in the direction it seems to be heading. While somewhat out of sync with the overall reviews, I rate books on my personal enjoyment and gave it four and a half stars.

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

decent. lots of gaps between the end of this book and the beginning of the next.