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RAF Saga #3
Spiralling Down
Spiralling Down is the third novel in Alan Savage’s RAF series, continuing the saga of the Bayley family.
Max Bayley is among Germany’s leading fighter pilots – even though he abhors much of the Nazi philosophy. In the spring of 1941, Max and his wing are transferred from the Channel coast to Eastern Europe, where they find themselves taking part in Operation Barbarossa. For the Germans, this is a summer of continuous success and triumph in the air.
Meanwhile, his English half-brother John, a successful Spitfire pilot in the RAF, is shot down over France and has to make the long journey home as an Evader. On his return he is transferred to fly the new, top-secret Mosquito, the fastest aircraft in existence.
Are the two brothers destined to remain on opposite sides, or will their family bonds reunite them at last?
Written with great attention to detail, Spiralling Down will please not only those who enjoy family sagas, but also readers with an interest in aviation and World War II.
Alan Savage is one of several pseudonyms used by the popular and prolific British writer Christopher Nicole, who has written more than 200 novels and non-fiction works. Nicole was born in Guyana, and now lives on Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands.
Max Bayley is among Germany’s leading fighter pilots – even though he abhors much of the Nazi philosophy. In the spring of 1941, Max and his wing are transferred from the Channel coast to Eastern Europe, where they find themselves taking part in Operation Barbarossa. For the Germans, this is a summer of continuous success and triumph in the air.
Meanwhile, his English half-brother John, a successful Spitfire pilot in the RAF, is shot down over France and has to make the long journey home as an Evader. On his return he is transferred to fly the new, top-secret Mosquito, the fastest aircraft in existence.
Are the two brothers destined to remain on opposite sides, or will their family bonds reunite them at last?
Written with great attention to detail, Spiralling Down will please not only those who enjoy family sagas, but also readers with an interest in aviation and World War II.
Alan Savage is one of several pseudonyms used by the popular and prolific British writer Christopher Nicole, who has written more than 200 novels and non-fiction works. Nicole was born in Guyana, and now lives on Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
275 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 9, 2006
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About the author
Alan Savage
51 books15 followersChristopher Robin Nicole was born on 7 December 1930 in Georgetown, British Guiana (now Guyana), where he was raised. He is the son of Jean Dorothy (Logan) and Jack Nicole, a police officer, both Scottish. He studied at Queen's College in Guyana and at Harrison College in Barbados. He was a fellow at the Canadian Bankers Association and a clerk for the Royal Bank of Canada in Georgetown and Nassau from 1947 to 1956. In 1957, he moved to Guernsey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, where he currently lives, but he also has a domicile in Spain.
On 31 March 1951, he married his first wife, Jean Regina Amelia Barnett, with whom he had two sons, Bruce and Jack, and two daughters, Julie and Ursula, they divorced. On 8 May 1982 he married for the second time with fellow writer Diana Bachmann.
As a romantic and passionate of history, Nicole has been published since 1957, when he published a book about West Indian Cricket. He published his first novel in 1959 with his first stories set in his native Caribbean. Later he wrote many historical novels set mostly in tumultuous periods like World War I, World War II and the Cold War, and depict places in Europe, Asia and Africa. He also wrote classic romance novels. He specialized in Series and Sagas, and continues to write into the 21st century with no intention of retiring.
He signs his books as Christopher Nicole and uses several pseudonyms, some of them female. Pseudonyms used include: Peter Grange, Andrew York, Robin Cade, Mark Logan, Christina Nicholson, Alison York, Leslie Arlen, Robin Nicholson, C. R. Nicholson, Daniel Adams, Simon McKay, Caroline Gray and Alan Savage. He wrote disaster thrillers in collaboration with his wife, Diana Bachmann, under the penname Max Marlow. Under his different pseudonyms he has worked with many publishing houses: Jarrolds, Hutchinson, Simon & Schuster, Coward-McCann & Geoghegan, Jove, Michael Joseph, Mills & Boon, and Severn House.
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On 31 March 1951, he married his first wife, Jean Regina Amelia Barnett, with whom he had two sons, Bruce and Jack, and two daughters, Julie and Ursula, they divorced. On 8 May 1982 he married for the second time with fellow writer Diana Bachmann.
As a romantic and passionate of history, Nicole has been published since 1957, when he published a book about West Indian Cricket. He published his first novel in 1959 with his first stories set in his native Caribbean. Later he wrote many historical novels set mostly in tumultuous periods like World War I, World War II and the Cold War, and depict places in Europe, Asia and Africa. He also wrote classic romance novels. He specialized in Series and Sagas, and continues to write into the 21st century with no intention of retiring.
He signs his books as Christopher Nicole and uses several pseudonyms, some of them female. Pseudonyms used include: Peter Grange, Andrew York, Robin Cade, Mark Logan, Christina Nicholson, Alison York, Leslie Arlen, Robin Nicholson, C. R. Nicholson, Daniel Adams, Simon McKay, Caroline Gray and Alan Savage. He wrote disaster thrillers in collaboration with his wife, Diana Bachmann, under the penname Max Marlow. Under his different pseudonyms he has worked with many publishing houses: Jarrolds, Hutchinson, Simon & Schuster, Coward-McCann & Geoghegan, Jove, Michael Joseph, Mills & Boon, and Severn House.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christop... and
http://openlibrary.org/authors/OL1009...
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
March 6, 2023
A Very Compelling Story filled with Air Action, The story behind the action & Airmen's Personal Tale
Historically the story of The Airwar over Europe from both Britton & German sides. Great characters with facinating stories & interesting romances & family stories. Also the planes & strategies.
Great. Reading.
Historically the story of The Airwar over Europe from both Britton & German sides. Great characters with facinating stories & interesting romances & family stories. Also the planes & strategies.
Great. Reading.
September 3, 2023
A better ending this time
As it was not so abrupt. I’m looking forward to the next segment. These books should be read in order although they can be considered stand alone but you would definitely not get the continuity of the story and the development of the character that make the series so good.
As it was not so abrupt. I’m looking forward to the next segment. These books should be read in order although they can be considered stand alone but you would definitely not get the continuity of the story and the development of the character that make the series so good.
July 16, 2023
Soft porn novel or WW2 Flying?
I had forgotten about this series for a while and got a "recommendation" continue this series pop-up on Kindle. Darn it I keep hoping a war story would eventually dominate the book series....still waiting.
I had forgotten about this series for a while and got a "recommendation" continue this series pop-up on Kindle. Darn it I keep hoping a war story would eventually dominate the book series....still waiting.
July 19, 2023
Action packed story of the air war in Europe.
The author has written a remarkable story of bravery and how it lead to the survival of both a German and English fighter pilot. A fast paced and action packed story that is very enjoyable and entertaining reading.
The author has written a remarkable story of bravery and how it lead to the survival of both a German and English fighter pilot. A fast paced and action packed story that is very enjoyable and entertaining reading.
February 26, 2023
Another cracking yarn
Once again the brothers are in action .Russia,,Norway.Onwards they will eventually meet again , or will they? Who will triumph, if they do. Read it.Onwards
Once again the brothers are in action .Russia,,Norway.Onwards they will eventually meet again , or will they? Who will triumph, if they do. Read it.Onwards
March 1, 2023
Very good read. I really enjoyed it and have learned a few new things about the Air was in wwii. Interesting characters good background
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May 10, 2023Great series, looking forward to the next one. It has it all action, family drams, love stories and hstorical appeal as well.
June 20, 2023
Riveting!
My first from Alan Savage. Most certainly will not be the last! Brilliant action and character development, go to woe!
My first from Alan Savage. Most certainly will not be the last! Brilliant action and character development, go to woe!
September 9, 2023
retribution in the air
This was an exciting story. Brother against brother in the air. This is a fast paced saga. It’s also a good summary of the air war in Europe.
This was an exciting story. Brother against brother in the air. This is a fast paced saga. It’s also a good summary of the air war in Europe.
October 1, 2023
Yet again full of factual errors and appalling editing.
Full review of the four book series will follow when I have read the final book.
Full review of the four book series will follow when I have read the final book.
February 10, 2024
Good read
What could be better then finding a good book? Finding a great author. Accurate military data. Compelling story line. Well done.
What could be better then finding a good book? Finding a great author. Accurate military data. Compelling story line. Well done.
March 26, 2024
OK WW2 story
August 13, 2023
A good story line
It was overtaken by too much sexual activity. Females and males have been mating since the beginning of time; however, too much in this novel.
It was overtaken by too much sexual activity. Females and males have been mating since the beginning of time; however, too much in this novel.
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