Point of Impact

by John Nichol

RAF Tempests are crashing on routine missions and no one knows why. The Investigation Bureau is blaming pilot error. Suspicious of the cover-up, Flight Lieutenant Drew Miller, whose friends have been among the fatalities, determines to find out more. It soon becomes clear that the key to the mystery is in the cockpit of the Tempest, but how can he unlock it without ending up dead himself?

Genres: Fiction, Thriller

310 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.

Flight Lieutenant Adrian John Nichol (born December 1963) is a retired Royal Air Force navigator who was shot down and captured during the first Gulf War.

Reviews

[Wayne]

Nothing special.

[twisha ray]

“Point of Impact” is a fast-paced military thriller that incorporates suspense, aviation drama, and conspiracy to create an engaging narrative. The story revolves around Drew Miller, an RAF pilot, who starts to suspect that something is seriously wrong when his colleagues are involved in crashes of Tempest fighter jets.
One of the strongest aspects of this thriller is its realistic nature. John Nichol’s experience in the Royal Air Force is reflected in the narrative, which adds depth to the flying and military scenarios described in the book. The flying sequences are very engaging and create a sense of pressure and fear for the pilots.
The narrative is engaging, and the mystery is gradually revealed as Miller delves deeper into uncovering the truth behind the crashes of his colleagues' Tempest jets. The narrative maintains a balance between action and suspense, making it engaging for readers to continue until the end of the book.
Overall, Point of Impact is an entertaining and engaging read for fans of military and aviation thrillers. If you're a fan of novels featuring high-stakes conspiracies, realistic combat aviation, and a determined protagonist on a mission to uncover the truth, then this is a great book to add to your reading list.

Recommendation: Fans of military thrillers, aviation fiction, and authors like Frederick Forsyth will find this book engaging and entertaining.

While some aspects of the narrative are predictable in terms of common thriller scenarios, the use of technical details of flying adds to the originality of the narrative.

[nick eaton]

A truly gripping story

When I started to read this book lIke thought , this is going to be a viewing read . Boy was I surprised .it was totally absorbing ,action all the way through and very well written . A mixture of fiction and non fiction ,totally believable.
Excellent reading

[Nathan Marriott]

Really enjoyed this book. Fast-paced, full of action, and written with a realism that keeps you hooked from the start.

Nichol’s background shines through, making the story feel authentic without slowing down the pace. A gripping military thriller that’s hard to put down. Really enjoyed reading this.

[Mrs Vivienne Blundell]

Just couldn't put it down

Full of twists and turns starts off with an air accident and just builds and builds to an amazing end with a twist in the very end of the tale you just didn't see coming

[Richard Haysom]

Another Eye opening and very enjoyable page turner!

Another Eye opening and makes you really think This is a Book to read although fiction a the study the Life in RAF. A Great author -there are other Good/Great works of his to read!

[Gerald E Shaw]

Stunning

This was one of the best reads ever. The author kept my attention throughout and since I spent my life in aero test and development I was initially sceptical. Well done.

[Anthony]

A good holiday read worthy of Top Gun.

[Renaud]

Very good book. Must have in a pal. Enjoy :).

[Klemencsics Antal]

It was one of my first books. I got to say that I really enjoyed the whole story, and the ending was really good, I recommend it ! :)

[Brenda]

meh
I would like to say anything else but MEH

[Mr Roy Davidson]

310 pages

[Jeff Slipper]

I thought it was highly tolerable.

Much better than I thought.

Find a very cheap copy…