What do you think?
Rate this book
Sam Savage Sky Marshal #1
Dead Heading
NON-STOP ACTION. DAMSELS IN DISTRESS. CLIFFHANGER PULP THRILLER ADVENTURE...
"SAM SAVAGE IS A ONE MAN WRECKING CREW. DON'T FLY THE UNFRIENDLY SKIES WITHOUT HIM."
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE NEW PULP THRILLER SERIES:
When an unassuming, but attractive woman boards a plane for Italy, the last thing she’s thinking about is falling in love. Yet, that’s what happens when she meets the Sky Marshal, Sam Savage. Dressed in his worn leather coat, Levis jeans, and boots, he looks more like an adventurer than a lawman. But Sam Savage is also a prolific lover, as he proves to Mary when he invites her to join the infamous Mile High Club.
However, when the plane comes suddenly under attack by a pair of ISIS terrorists bent on skyjacking the plane to Yemen, or else detonate two separate bombs they’ve smuggled on board, any semblance of love and fun are quickly tossed out the window. Not only is the flight about to be blown out of the sky, but the only person who can stop the terrorists from succeeding in their grisly mission is Sam Savage himself.
For readers of Mark Dawson, Boyd Morrison, Wayne Stinnett, Russell Blake and more, Thriller Award New York Times bestselling author Vincent Zandri, invents yet another action/adventure character who most definitely should not be messed with. Think Bruce Willis meets Gerard Butler. This short read promises to keep you glued to your seat for the entire journey.
Get your copy today, and grab onto your armrests. It's gonna be a bumpy ride!
"SAM SAVAGE IS A ONE MAN WRECKING CREW. DON'T FLY THE UNFRIENDLY SKIES WITHOUT HIM."
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE NEW PULP THRILLER SERIES:
When an unassuming, but attractive woman boards a plane for Italy, the last thing she’s thinking about is falling in love. Yet, that’s what happens when she meets the Sky Marshal, Sam Savage. Dressed in his worn leather coat, Levis jeans, and boots, he looks more like an adventurer than a lawman. But Sam Savage is also a prolific lover, as he proves to Mary when he invites her to join the infamous Mile High Club.
However, when the plane comes suddenly under attack by a pair of ISIS terrorists bent on skyjacking the plane to Yemen, or else detonate two separate bombs they’ve smuggled on board, any semblance of love and fun are quickly tossed out the window. Not only is the flight about to be blown out of the sky, but the only person who can stop the terrorists from succeeding in their grisly mission is Sam Savage himself.
For readers of Mark Dawson, Boyd Morrison, Wayne Stinnett, Russell Blake and more, Thriller Award New York Times bestselling author Vincent Zandri, invents yet another action/adventure character who most definitely should not be messed with. Think Bruce Willis meets Gerard Butler. This short read promises to keep you glued to your seat for the entire journey.
Get your copy today, and grab onto your armrests. It's gonna be a bumpy ride!
80 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2018
63 people are currently reading
68 people want to read
About the author
Vincent Zandri
234 books576 followers"Vincent Zandri is one of the most acclaimed thriller writers working today!" --Publishers Weekly
“Zandri (is) a veteran wordsmith who executes quality and quantity at superlative levels.” --Book Reporter
"The story of Vincent Zandri is the story of our times."
--Business Insider
"Vincent Zandri hails from the future."
--The New York Times
“Sensational . . . masterful . . . brilliant.”
--New York Post
"...big time author..."
--Digital Journal
Considered one of the most prolific writers of his generation, Vincent Zandri is the winner of the 2015 PWA Shamus Award and the 2015 ITW Thriller Award, both for MOONLIGHT WEEPS in the Best Original Paperback category. He is also the NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and AMAZON KINDLE OVERALL NO.1 bestselling author of hundreds of novels, novellas, and stories, including THE REMAINS, MOONLIGHT WEEPS, THE EMBALMER, THE SHROUD KEY and QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT. His list of domestic publishers includes Delacorte, Dell, Down & Out Books, Thomas & Mercer, Blackstone Audio, Tantor Media, and more. He is also the CEO of Bear Media. An MFA in Writing graduate of Vermont College, his work is translated in the Dutch, Russian, French, Italian, and Japanese. Having sold over 1 million editions of his books, Zandri has been the subject of major features by the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and Business Insider. He has also made appearances on Bloomberg TV and the FOX News network. In December 2014, Suspense Magazine named Zandri's, THE SHROUD KEY, as one of the "Best Books of 2014." Suspense Magazine selected WHEN SHADOWS COME as one of the "Best Books of 2016". He was also a finalist for the 2019 Derringer Award for Best Novelette. A freelance photojournalist, freelance writer, and the host of the popular YouTube Podcast, "The Writer's Life," Zandri has written for Strategy Magazine, RT, Living Ready Magazine, New York Newsday, Hudson Valley Magazine, The Times Union (Albany), Game & Fish Magazine, CrimeReads, Altcoin Magazine, The Jerusalem Post (ghost), Market Business News (ghost), Duke University (ghost), Colgate University (ghost), New York University (ghost), The Rice University Gazette (ghost), Yale University (ghost), Digital Journal (ghost), and many more. An Active Member of ITW, he lives in New York and Florence, Italy. For more go to WWW.VINZANDRI.COM
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
July 25, 2019
Nothing to write home about. The author is not a pilot; numerous items of implausibility throughout, such as relatively total understanding of oxygen availability at various altitudes and flying very, very low over the ocean with a requirement to do so, as well as pilot-copilot dialogue regarding ability to "make the field," ie, land at London's major airfield.
June 7, 2018
Dead Heading - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Dead Heading - a review by Rosemary Kenny
This Sam Savage novella tells of the Sky Marshall's 'dead heading' - aircrew code for a free holiday flight - on a flight from the US to Rome, after meeting Mary a demure temptress in the airport departure lounge. After accepting a drink from Sam at the bar, Mary leaves for her flight and settles down to drink and sleep her way across. She's amazed when
Sam turns out to be on her flight and the two hit it off so well they soon join the infamous 'Mile High Club'.
No sooner has 'the Earth moved' for the lusty lovers, than the plane follows suit, as a pair of terrorists detonate a bomb that destroys part of the cabin and results in one of the jihadists being sucked out of the plane to his doom!
What happens to Mary immediately after she exits the toilet? How is she in more peril than the other passengers?
Are the pilots able to control the plane's descent? Where does the remaining hijacker demand to be taken?
Is this possible? What action does Sam take next? Is he successful in his attempt?
How does he gain possession of the gunman's weapon? Can he disarm the second bomb in time?
As the battle rages in the cabin and the cockpit, time is running out for our intrepid hero...who will win and who will die
will definitely keep you glued to the edge of your seat and have you chewing your fingernails up to the wrists in terror and excitement at the brave man who alone can foil the foreigners' plot. I loved it and you will too - guaranteed!
Dead Heading - a review by Rosemary Kenny
This Sam Savage novella tells of the Sky Marshall's 'dead heading' - aircrew code for a free holiday flight - on a flight from the US to Rome, after meeting Mary a demure temptress in the airport departure lounge. After accepting a drink from Sam at the bar, Mary leaves for her flight and settles down to drink and sleep her way across. She's amazed when
Sam turns out to be on her flight and the two hit it off so well they soon join the infamous 'Mile High Club'.
No sooner has 'the Earth moved' for the lusty lovers, than the plane follows suit, as a pair of terrorists detonate a bomb that destroys part of the cabin and results in one of the jihadists being sucked out of the plane to his doom!
What happens to Mary immediately after she exits the toilet? How is she in more peril than the other passengers?
Are the pilots able to control the plane's descent? Where does the remaining hijacker demand to be taken?
Is this possible? What action does Sam take next? Is he successful in his attempt?
How does he gain possession of the gunman's weapon? Can he disarm the second bomb in time?
As the battle rages in the cabin and the cockpit, time is running out for our intrepid hero...who will win and who will die
will definitely keep you glued to the edge of your seat and have you chewing your fingernails up to the wrists in terror and excitement at the brave man who alone can foil the foreigners' plot. I loved it and you will too - guaranteed!
March 4, 2019
Sam Savage - what a name, what a guy! The ladies love him and the bad guys should fear him.
This is the first in the series and is a complete story [no cliffhanger ending].
Here, Sam, who is a sky marshall, meets Mary. After they board the plane, their mutual chemistry moves to the bathroom. After completing their membership in the Mile High Club, they emerge to face a hijacking.
This a fun quick action movie read. Sam is a charismatic guy who you root for throughout the story - whether he's charming the ladies or rescuing the world.
This is the first in the series and is a complete story [no cliffhanger ending].
Here, Sam, who is a sky marshall, meets Mary. After they board the plane, their mutual chemistry moves to the bathroom. After completing their membership in the Mile High Club, they emerge to face a hijacking.
This a fun quick action movie read. Sam is a charismatic guy who you root for throughout the story - whether he's charming the ladies or rescuing the world.
January 14, 2019
I love these short little action adventures. The hero doesn't always make the best decisions, but what the hey, he's only human and it adds to the excitement. Great character development, not the cleanest editing job, and lots of non-stop action that is well choreographed. Zandri doesn't miss the details and that's a definite plus.
February 24, 2019
Dead Heading (Sam Savage Sky Marshal #1) was a great quick read by Vincent Zandri. Mary boarded a plane to Italy and never expected to fall for someone on the plane. She meets Sam, the Sky Marshal, and decides to join The Mile High Club. Unfortunately for them their airplane becomes hijacked. I enjoyed reading Sam's journey of trying to save the plane and passengers.
December 7, 2018
A good book
I like all of Sam Savage books the only thing wrong with this book it was to short can't wait till next one
I like all of Sam Savage books the only thing wrong with this book it was to short can't wait till next one
March 29, 2020
Quick action read
I actually listened to this as part of an Audible bundle. It was about an hour and a quick listen. (Also available on KU)
For the story length, there isn’t a whole lot of development, but still managed to be an engaging listen. The author even manages to sneak in a quick fling. This has a condensed 007 feel to it and I enjoyed it.
Narration by Andrew B. Wehrlen was good.
Looking forward to the next story.
I received a copy of this audiobook for free from the author/Audiobook Boom and am giving my honest review.
I actually listened to this as part of an Audible bundle. It was about an hour and a quick listen. (Also available on KU)
For the story length, there isn’t a whole lot of development, but still managed to be an engaging listen. The author even manages to sneak in a quick fling. This has a condensed 007 feel to it and I enjoyed it.
Narration by Andrew B. Wehrlen was good.
Looking forward to the next story.
I received a copy of this audiobook for free from the author/Audiobook Boom and am giving my honest review.
December 16, 2019
Dead Heading: A Sam Savage Sky Marshal Thriller by Vincent Zandri is an unexpected discovery. I gave this action/adventure four stars.
It's a short read but a bumpy ride.
I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion.
That did not change my opinion for this review.
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BGXLLJD
It's a short read but a bumpy ride.
I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion.
That did not change my opinion for this review.
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BGXLLJD
November 19, 2021
What Fun!!
What do Mary and Sam have in common? She is in business and he is in security. They meet at the airport before their flights. She's going to Rome for her vacation and he's flying, "Here, there, everywhere." But neither of them bet on the adventure that befalls them both when they embark on the flight from hell.
What do Mary and Sam have in common? She is in business and he is in security. They meet at the airport before their flights. She's going to Rome for her vacation and he's flying, "Here, there, everywhere." But neither of them bet on the adventure that befalls them both when they embark on the flight from hell.
July 8, 2018
Sam Savage Sky Marshall
He is every woman’s dream. Even his name is perfect. A James Bond for the 21st century. Gotta love it
He is every woman’s dream. Even his name is perfect. A James Bond for the 21st century. Gotta love it
January 22, 2025
Exciting events in so few pages. The reader gets to know Sam immediately. All unnecessary words are cut out. Short and to the point. Save the passengers. Let the pilots save the plane. Recommended
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews