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War Eagles
A new original story by Debbie Bishop & Carl Macek—inspired by an unrealized idea from Merian C. Cooper, creator of
King Kong
. Foreword by stop-motion animation icon Ray Harryhausen.
On the eve of World War II, Captain Jan-Peter “J.P.” Brandt is a man with nothing left to lose. Once the Army Air Corps’ best and most daring test pilot, his career—and reputation—are destroyed when an unauthorized flight nearly ends in tragedy for President Roosevelt. Court-martialed, disgraced, and branded “Wrong-Way Brandt” in the headlines, he’s offered one last chance at the fly an experimental aircraft on an unprecedented route around the globe from the South Pole to the North.
Somewhere over the Arctic, that chance vanishes in an instant. An attack sends Brandt and his crew crashing into a place no map a hidden realm where a lost tribe of Vikings ride giant eagles through valleys stalked by prehistoric beasts.
Drawing on meticulous research, Bishop and Macek weave authentic 1930s aviation technology, the dazzling pavilions of the 1939 New York World’s Fair, and documented Nazi movements and secret weapons programs of the era. Every scene pulses with the tension of real history colliding into a breathtaking high-adventure tale.
When Brandt discovers a secret Nazi base testing a devastating electromagnetic weapon and preparing for a sneak attack on America, he must convince the Vikings to leave their hidden homeland and join him in an impossible fight.
War Eagles soars with wartime intrigue, lost-world wonder, and pulse-pounding aerial combat—an epic journey where a humiliated pilot and eagle-riding Vikings unite against Nazis desperate to make devastating history.
On the eve of World War II, Captain Jan-Peter “J.P.” Brandt is a man with nothing left to lose. Once the Army Air Corps’ best and most daring test pilot, his career—and reputation—are destroyed when an unauthorized flight nearly ends in tragedy for President Roosevelt. Court-martialed, disgraced, and branded “Wrong-Way Brandt” in the headlines, he’s offered one last chance at the fly an experimental aircraft on an unprecedented route around the globe from the South Pole to the North.
Somewhere over the Arctic, that chance vanishes in an instant. An attack sends Brandt and his crew crashing into a place no map a hidden realm where a lost tribe of Vikings ride giant eagles through valleys stalked by prehistoric beasts.
Drawing on meticulous research, Bishop and Macek weave authentic 1930s aviation technology, the dazzling pavilions of the 1939 New York World’s Fair, and documented Nazi movements and secret weapons programs of the era. Every scene pulses with the tension of real history colliding into a breathtaking high-adventure tale.
When Brandt discovers a secret Nazi base testing a devastating electromagnetic weapon and preparing for a sneak attack on America, he must convince the Vikings to leave their hidden homeland and join him in an impossible fight.
War Eagles soars with wartime intrigue, lost-world wonder, and pulse-pounding aerial combat—an epic journey where a humiliated pilot and eagle-riding Vikings unite against Nazis desperate to make devastating history.
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Published October 13, 2025
About the author
Debbie Bishop
47 books6 followersDebbie Bishop is a multi-genre author, entertainment executive, and founder of Angelgate Entertainment and the By.Storytellers podcast platform. With nearly 30 years of experience spanning Hollywood production, creative direction, and franchise architecture, she brings a rare blend of industry depth and imaginative vision to her storytelling.
Her diverse literary catalog includes:
Pillywiggin Awakening: The complete two-book story arc (Releasing June 26).
War Eagles: Co-authored with legendary Robotech creator Carl Macek; inspired by an unrealized concept by Merian C. Cooper and written at the request of animation icon Ray Harryhausen.
YOU: What Is the Meaning of Life?: A practical manual on energy mechanics and abundance, teaching readers "easy real tricks" to delete internal blocks and reclaim joy.
The Fairies of Bladderwhack Pond: A beloved fantasy series illustrated by Andy Park.
Black Tide: Creator of the comic series.
A former model and actress turned executive producer, Debbie has founded five companies, including three independent entertainment distributors. Whether she is building a global franchise or teaching readers how to "claim" their power, her work is defined by the belief that life always works out—often better than dreamed.
Her diverse literary catalog includes:
Pillywiggin Awakening: The complete two-book story arc (Releasing June 26).
War Eagles: Co-authored with legendary Robotech creator Carl Macek; inspired by an unrealized concept by Merian C. Cooper and written at the request of animation icon Ray Harryhausen.
YOU: What Is the Meaning of Life?: A practical manual on energy mechanics and abundance, teaching readers "easy real tricks" to delete internal blocks and reclaim joy.
The Fairies of Bladderwhack Pond: A beloved fantasy series illustrated by Andy Park.
Black Tide: Creator of the comic series.
A former model and actress turned executive producer, Debbie has founded five companies, including three independent entertainment distributors. Whether she is building a global franchise or teaching readers how to "claim" their power, her work is defined by the belief that life always works out—often better than dreamed.
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