Amelia

by S. Martin Shelton

2 July (1937) is the anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of the famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart on her flight in an Lockheed Electra across the central Pacific Ocean. Pundits, authors, and explorers have advanced reasonable (and outrageous) scenarios to explain the Earhart enigma—to no avail. S. Martin Shelton’s roman á clef “Amelia” posits a compelling narrative that’s based on the known facts about Earhart’s last flight and his extensive experience as a former naval intelligence officer. Amelia Earhart, the famed aviatrix, vanished somewhere in the south Pacific during her attempt to fly around the world in her specially modified Lockheed Electra in July 1937. "Lost at sea" is the official story. The U. S. Navy was not convinced. The director of the Office of Naval Intelligence tasked his operations officer with uncovering the details of Earhart’s disappearance. His extensive research engendered more questions about government involvement than hard evidence about her disappearance.

Genres: Biography

129 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 26, 2019

About the author

Captain Shelton retired from active and reserve naval service several years ago. He was a photojournalist skilled in several facets of his profession and has an extensive background in Soviet and Chinese studies. He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. His duties required that he travel throughout the world and with particular emphasis on the Far East.

Shelton earned his Bachelor of Science degree (Physics) from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, and his Master of Arts in Cinema from the University of Southern California. For several years, he produced a host of information motion-media shows, winning over forty awards in national and international film competitions and festivals. He was elected a fellow of the Society for Technical Communication and the Information Film Producers of America.

Shelton has published extensively in trade magazines, peer-reviewed journals, and commercial publications. After retirement from the Naval Reserve, he completed his book Communicating Ideas with Film, Video, and Multimedia, which earned the Best of Show award in a major publication competition. He continued his writing completing his first novel St. Catherine’s Crown. He has authored a number of short stories and three novellas, all unpublished. Now he is working on his second novel, which he has titled Abyssinia. The narrative is set shortly after the conclusion of the Second Italian-Abyssinian War in 1936.

Reviews

[W. Neilsen Neilsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelia

Interesting compilation of historical facts put together in a short book. The mystery surrounding the disappearance of aviator Amelia Erhart is one that has lingered many centuries, and will probably continue to do so for many more. It's refreshing, albeit a bit stiff, to finally read facts from someone who has the capabilities of researching and displaying those.

Even though he also can't reach a 100% conclusion, his research is the closest I have ever read or seen to what is more than likely leading up to the truth of her, as well as her wings man's disappearance. I gave 3 stars because it's more like reading a history book.

[F.S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only thing I knew about Amelia Earhart was that she was a very famous female pilot back in 1930’s and she disappeared mysteriously. Captain Shelton set the stage at the begging of the book by laying out the facts and the people involved. Then it gets really interesting. Using his extensive knowledge of the far east that he developed as a Naval Intelligence Officer, and all the known facts, he weaves together a thrilling tale of what likely happened. My husband who happens to be a Navy physician also loved it too.

[Dick Whittington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, quick read presenting the results of the author's investigations into Amelia Erhart's final flight and presenting his concluding hypothesis about what really happened. Well organized and written. Enjoyed it.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting well thought out book

I've always wondered how the plane and her crew could just disappear. This book proposes very plausible solutions to the many questions about that fateful flight.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating read

I picked up this book expecting a historical fiction detailing the life and exploits of Amelia Earhart. Although this book is not that, I still found it to be an intriguing theory on the disappearance.

[John S Thomas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting

A good history story about Amilia her contribution to the survival of America. Now I wish there were a way to really know the true story of her end time. Someone knows it

[Kathy Major · Rating 5 out of 5]

FASCINATING !!!

[1964blackbird · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are an Amelia fan, or even curious about her flight, you need this book.

[Bonnye Reed]

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[Robert Lewter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read. This would answer a lot of questions.