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Huntsville, AL – OnStage Publishing has released China Clipper, A Nick Grant Adventure, sequel to the best selling Flying Boats & Spies, A Nick Grant Adventure.
Nick Grant returns in a new YA adventure to foil Japanese attempts to steal Pan Am‟s advanced technology represented by the flying clipper ships. In this sequel to Flying Boats & Spies, Nick must determine who is framing him for the “accidents” that happen at Pam Am‟s California airport, and battle the Japanese Master Spy Miyazaki to save the China Clipper and himself.
“In the 1935, American‟s flying boats represented the pinnacle of aerospace technology. The technology was years ahead of Imperial Japan's, consequently, they decided to steal it.” The author explained another motive. “Japan was fearful that the planned route between China and the West coast would complicate Japan‟s Manchurian conquest. The Japanese Emperor decreed, „Pan Am must be destroyed.‟ The animosity between the Imperial Japan and America was very similar to the cold war between the former Soviet Union and the Unites States. However, it‟s less well known.”
Dodson knows a great deal about espionage, advanced technology, and its protection. “I‟ve been involved in most facets of intelligence work since 1982. When I retired from the U.S. Army in 2001, I took a job as a System Engineer in the aerospace industry. After three years, the Army approached me with an offer I couldn‟t refuse. For the last six years, I‟ve been helping engineers protect U.S. technology from other nation‟s spies.”
The author has received praise from well known masters of the techno-thriller and historical fiction genre.
“A terrific read! It's accurate, fast moving and filled with surprises; perfect for young people interested in history and aviation.”
-- Walter J. Boyne, Best Selling Author, & Former Director, National Air & Space Museum
“The popular Nick Grant series continues with China Clipper, a fast-moving, fun tale of adventure, flying boats, spies, and the sea. I love this series!”
-- Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys/October Sky
Dodson has also received accolades from noted children‟s authors:
An action-packed story that’s full of intrigue. It transports you to a fascinating time in America's past with loving attention to historical accuracy.”
-- Rich Pearce and Ken Story, authors of Dorkman.
In 1935, America is looking for heroes. Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and Howard Hughes are heroes to some. But the real heroes are the honest, hard-working people; the ordinary folks who do the extraordinary when called upon. Nick Grant is just such a hero. From the first page of China Clipper I was on a white-knuckled ride through paradise with Nick, Leilani, and the evil Japanese spy Miyazaki. I can’t wait for the movie!
-- C. M. Fleming, Author of Finder‟s Magic
Jamie Dodson started writing novels in 2001. He has over 25 years of experience in Counter Intelligence, Special Intelligence, Signals Intelligence and Intelligence Analysis for the US Military. He‟s served with Special Operations, Army Aviation, Airborne Infantry, and Military Police.
ISBN 097908573
To order, call or e-mail the publisher or authorat the following :
www.nickgrantadventures.com