Whirlwind is Bud Fussell’s sixth novel, a complete departure in many ways from his allegorical books of the past. Yet Fussell’s well-known, beloved themes are still present here: ordinary people attaining greatness, moral challenge, intrigue, betrayal, heroism and love on the grand stage—and in the air. Indeed this is a double love story, told intricately in the middle nail-biting suspense. Reader—be prepared to get caught up in the Whirlwind!