
audiobook
The Sky Pilot’s Great Chase
CHAPTER I THE CLANG OF THE FIRE BELL
II TRAPPED BY THE FLAMES
III BRIDGING THE GAP
IV THE RESCUE
V AT THE FLYING FIELD
VI A BLOW IN THE DARK
VII PERK HEARS THRILLING NEWS
VIII THE TAKE-OFF
IX A BROKEN PADDLE
Two seasoned adventurers, a quick‑witted Secret Service operative and his longtime companion, a rugged woods guide turned air‑man, spend a night in a Salt Lake City hotel swapping stories over hearty meals. Their conversation circles around a remarkable airship—equipped with pontoons, skis, and the latest flight instruments—that the government has entrusted to them for a daring assignment. Their camaraderie, peppered with humor and a shared love of the sky, sets the tone for a partnership that thrives on daring exploits and sharp banter.
When a mysterious summons arrives, the duo is thrust into a globe‑spanning chase, hunting a network of international crooks who have turned to the heavens for their crimes. From fog‑laden mountain passes to sun‑baked deserts, the pair must rely on their wits, the ship’s versatility, and their unshakeable trust in each other to stay one step ahead. Listeners will be swept up in high‑altitude intrigue, vivid landscapes, and the thrill of a race against time that only the skies can offer.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (277K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-05-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A vintage adventure writer best remembered for fast-moving aviation stories, this name is tied to tales of daring pilots, secret-service puzzles, and sky-high chases. The books have the breezy, cliffhanger energy of early 20th-century series fiction for young readers.
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