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While millions around the globe fight the battles of World War II, Max Bonner, a young pilot, fights his battles on the home front. An attempted seduction, lies, small-town scandal and the murder of his brother propel Max to seek justice. When his plan goes awry, Max is forced to run for his life. He escapes at the expense of a powerful, bitter man and takes off on a picaresque journey of self-discovery.
A fugitive from the police and the draft board, Max tries to stay one step ahead of disaster as he flies for a war profiteer, hooks up with a memorable crop duster, encounters an ethically challenged evangelist, and meets the love of his life. But how can he reach a separate peace and find redemption? |
What critics and early readers have said about Take Off--
“Sharp-edged and passionate in its intensity, Take Off is most assuredly a maturation novel reminiscent of Faulkner at his best. A first novel, Take Off shines with the promise of a bright future for its author, Peter Shianna. The writing is crisp, clean and refreshingly spare. Congratulations, Mr. Shianna; this book will be read and remembered!”
—Under the Covers Book Reviews
“Peter Shianna captures the feel of wartime America in Take Off. A sparse, straightforward narrative style pulls the reader into Max’s world and breathes life into the characters who shape that world.”
—4 Stars! – Affaire de Coeur
“Take Off is a gripping, action-filled story that got me turning the pages until I’d read it all in one sitting. The author captures a time in this country’s history that we should never forget, and provides us with a look at what things were like on the home front during the war. A good book to curl up with on a cold winter night.”
B. Curran
“My sister-in-law bought me Take Off for my birthday. Now that I’m retired, I read about 1.5 books a week. By comparison, Take Off is in the top five. It is a great read!”
G. Schmid
“Hi, Patti. I can’t thank you enough for Take Off. I finished reading it last night and it was very hard to put down. It seemed like every page turned a new corner, and I couldn’t put it down. Ann was amazed that I didn’t watch TV or sit at the computer for so long. Such a great piece of work. I will recommend Take Off.”
W. Boland
“Wow! A great read all the way through. It took me back to the days and the culture my dad repeated so often. Once I started, I could hardly put it down.”
J. Steinhardt
“I found Take Off to be a fun read, with diverse, well developed characters. I seldom got out of my chair until I was finished. After enjoying the ride, I purchased five additional copies as gifts for friends and family. Each recipient has told me they enjoyed reading Take Off.”
B. Walker
“Well written. Strong writing style. Better than any other book I’ve read in a long time. A great piece of work.”
C. Lord
“Sharp-edged and passionate in its intensity, Take Off is most assuredly a maturation novel reminiscent of Faulkner at his best. A first novel, Take Off shines with the promise of a bright future for its author, Peter Shianna. The writing is crisp, clean and refreshingly spare. Congratulations, Mr. Shianna; this book will be read and remembered!”
—Under the Covers Book Reviews
“Peter Shianna captures the feel of wartime America in Take Off. A sparse, straightforward narrative style pulls the reader into Max’s world and breathes life into the characters who shape that world.”
—4 Stars! – Affaire de Coeur
“Take Off is a gripping, action-filled story that got me turning the pages until I’d read it all in one sitting. The author captures a time in this country’s history that we should never forget, and provides us with a look at what things were like on the home front during the war. A good book to curl up with on a cold winter night.”
B. Curran
“My sister-in-law bought me Take Off for my birthday. Now that I’m retired, I read about 1.5 books a week. By comparison, Take Off is in the top five. It is a great read!”
G. Schmid
“Hi, Patti. I can’t thank you enough for Take Off. I finished reading it last night and it was very hard to put down. It seemed like every page turned a new corner, and I couldn’t put it down. Ann was amazed that I didn’t watch TV or sit at the computer for so long. Such a great piece of work. I will recommend Take Off.”
W. Boland
“Wow! A great read all the way through. It took me back to the days and the culture my dad repeated so often. Once I started, I could hardly put it down.”
J. Steinhardt
“I found Take Off to be a fun read, with diverse, well developed characters. I seldom got out of my chair until I was finished. After enjoying the ride, I purchased five additional copies as gifts for friends and family. Each recipient has told me they enjoyed reading Take Off.”
B. Walker
“Well written. Strong writing style. Better than any other book I’ve read in a long time. A great piece of work.”
C. Lord
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