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Spitfire Mavericks #4
The Sunrise Raiders: A new enemy fighter plane is dominating the skies...
A deadly mission awaits the Spitfire Mavericks! For fans of Derek Robinson, James Holland, Frank Barnard and Jack Higgins.
Never underestimate your enemy…
Autumn, 1941
During a routine patrol, Flying Officer Angus Mackennelly ends up in a skirmish with the enemy over the English Channel and is nearly captured.
It is clear the Germans have unleashed a new weapon.
Back at base, Maverick Squadron are told the new German fighter plane is the Focke-Wulf 190. And it is far more maneuverable and nimbler than anything the British have got.
Soon the FW is causing problems for every unit. Squadron Leader Bentley exhorts the Mavericks to do their best no matter what and continue to fly in combat against the new plane.
The Mavericks struggle on against the enemy but the odds are falling further out of their favour.
Something needs to change and Angus is tasked with capturing one of the enemy craft for British intelligence.
But that’s easier said than done…
Will Angus succeed in his mission? Can the British match the new German technology?
Or will Maverick Squadron be forced to admit defeat…?
THE SUNRISE RAIDERS is the fourth book in the Spitfire Mavericks Thrillers action-packed aviation adventures set during the second world war and featuring a team of vigilante pilots.
THE SPITFIRE MAVERICKS THRILLER
Book Dawn of Hope
Book A Fool’s Errand
Book A Fleeting Target
Book The Sunrise Raiders
Never underestimate your enemy…
Autumn, 1941
During a routine patrol, Flying Officer Angus Mackennelly ends up in a skirmish with the enemy over the English Channel and is nearly captured.
It is clear the Germans have unleashed a new weapon.
Back at base, Maverick Squadron are told the new German fighter plane is the Focke-Wulf 190. And it is far more maneuverable and nimbler than anything the British have got.
Soon the FW is causing problems for every unit. Squadron Leader Bentley exhorts the Mavericks to do their best no matter what and continue to fly in combat against the new plane.
The Mavericks struggle on against the enemy but the odds are falling further out of their favour.
Something needs to change and Angus is tasked with capturing one of the enemy craft for British intelligence.
But that’s easier said than done…
Will Angus succeed in his mission? Can the British match the new German technology?
Or will Maverick Squadron be forced to admit defeat…?
THE SUNRISE RAIDERS is the fourth book in the Spitfire Mavericks Thrillers action-packed aviation adventures set during the second world war and featuring a team of vigilante pilots.
THE SPITFIRE MAVERICKS THRILLER
Book Dawn of Hope
Book A Fool’s Errand
Book A Fleeting Target
Book The Sunrise Raiders
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 16, 2024
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About the author
D.R. Bailey
29 books17 followersD.R. Bailey was raised in a family of bibliophiles. From an early age, he developed eclectic tastes in fiction including Sci-Fi, Romance, Crime, and the Classics. Some of his favourite authors remain, Gerald Durrell, Jane Austen, Peter James, Ellis Peters, and Isaac Asimov. At the age of eleven, he wrote his first fictional story about his toy teddy bear clan. Since then he has gone on to have some of his non-fiction article published in magazines, published a fictional crime series and a courtroom drama series. He has engaged in several different careers and says that these life experiences have all contributed greatly to his penchant for storytelling.
Bailey’s latest foray into fiction is a new WW2 Aviation Thriller series, The Spitfire Mavericks. It features spies, thrilling action packed aerial combat, romance and more. The series features a maverick crew of pilots thrown out from every squadron. The hero of the hour Flying Officer Angus Mackennelly endeavours to save the day in a series of thrilling adventures.
Bailey has also penned five full-length crime novels which is a genre he is particularly fond of. The Confessional Killings is the first of a series containing a heady mix of crime, suspense, humour, steamy romance and much more. Bailey has also tackled some controversial and topical subjects surrounding the Catholic Church in this story. The stories are set in Ireland, and Bailey confesses to having a great affection for the Irish.
Bailey has also published The Innocent Killing, and four other books in a Courtroom Drama series featuring a fictional barrister in Dublin called Bernadette Mackenna. This new series is a spicy mix of courtroom drama and same-sex romance. When asked why he started writing the books, Bailey said it was a story that needed to be told and one he would want to read himself.
The Spitfire Mavericks, DI Gallway Investigates, Bernadette Mackenna Investigates are set to continue for many more books to come. Bailey is dedicated to excellence and writes with passion but at the same time tries to make his words accessible to those of all persuasions, often shocking perhaps, but never dull.
Bailey’s latest foray into fiction is a new WW2 Aviation Thriller series, The Spitfire Mavericks. It features spies, thrilling action packed aerial combat, romance and more. The series features a maverick crew of pilots thrown out from every squadron. The hero of the hour Flying Officer Angus Mackennelly endeavours to save the day in a series of thrilling adventures.
Bailey has also penned five full-length crime novels which is a genre he is particularly fond of. The Confessional Killings is the first of a series containing a heady mix of crime, suspense, humour, steamy romance and much more. Bailey has also tackled some controversial and topical subjects surrounding the Catholic Church in this story. The stories are set in Ireland, and Bailey confesses to having a great affection for the Irish.
Bailey has also published The Innocent Killing, and four other books in a Courtroom Drama series featuring a fictional barrister in Dublin called Bernadette Mackenna. This new series is a spicy mix of courtroom drama and same-sex romance. When asked why he started writing the books, Bailey said it was a story that needed to be told and one he would want to read himself.
The Spitfire Mavericks, DI Gallway Investigates, Bernadette Mackenna Investigates are set to continue for many more books to come. Bailey is dedicated to excellence and writes with passion but at the same time tries to make his words accessible to those of all persuasions, often shocking perhaps, but never dull.
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April 27, 2024
Good yarn
There is a lot that is impressive about this series. The humour is first class and there are some memorable characters.
I enjoy the plot twists and the action sequences. I haven’t counted how many planes the hero has downed, but I suspect it exceeds even Johnny Johnston.
The Jeeveslike Batman is amusing. He could be Jeeves.
The enthusiastic fiancé tempts me to skip her scenes. I can’t take to her.
I do enjoy the books overall and the author has talent
There is a lot that is impressive about this series. The humour is first class and there are some memorable characters.
I enjoy the plot twists and the action sequences. I haven’t counted how many planes the hero has downed, but I suspect it exceeds even Johnny Johnston.
The Jeeveslike Batman is amusing. He could be Jeeves.
The enthusiastic fiancé tempts me to skip her scenes. I can’t take to her.
I do enjoy the books overall and the author has talent
February 17, 2024
the balance changes with the appearance of the FW-190
A really great series, characters are the key and the Mavericks are truly madcap.
Highly recommend the entire series without reservation.
A really great series, characters are the key and the Mavericks are truly madcap.
Highly recommend the entire series without reservation.
February 19, 2024
A really good serialized.novel
If you are a WWII fiction buff this is a great and facually based series. Let.there be no doubt, it is fiction and presses the boundaries of reality in a way that makes the story flow.
If you are a WWII fiction buff this is a great and facually based series. Let.there be no doubt, it is fiction and presses the boundaries of reality in a way that makes the story flow.
March 8, 2024
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I enjoy a good story that is set during the World War Two time frame. I enjoy this writer's imagination. While the events are not realistic as a whole but some could conceivably have happened. I look forward to reading more of his works.
I enjoy a good story that is set during the World War Two time frame. I enjoy this writer's imagination. While the events are not realistic as a whole but some could conceivably have happened. I look forward to reading more of his works.
March 19, 2024
Another good read
A continuation of the fictional story of the spitfire adventures during WWII. This keeps your turning the pages and wanting more.
A continuation of the fictional story of the spitfire adventures during WWII. This keeps your turning the pages and wanting more.
September 12, 2024
Great story
December 13, 2025
Another excellent episode of the Mavericks. It is a page turner I couldn't hardly put down. I love this series.
July 26, 2024
More spying and flying!
Cowardice, court martial, M flight, spies, and a sunrise raid to steal the newest German flying weapon! Discussing the intricate minds of women over tea and crumpets!
Cowardice, court martial, M flight, spies, and a sunrise raid to steal the newest German flying weapon! Discussing the intricate minds of women over tea and crumpets!
October 8, 2024
A good addition to this occasionally non-interesting series. Hopefully it will continue in the next issue.
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews