The Road to Wings
The Road to Wings by Julie Tizard, published by Bold Strokes Books on October 17, 2017, is a 264-page work of fiction written in English. This narrative follows Lieutenant Casey Tompkins as she embarks on a challenging flight training program, confronting not only the physical demands of flying but also the emotional toll of loss and the pressures from male instructors who doubt her abilities.
Readers will find a story that delves into the complexities of ambition and love within a high-stakes environment. As Casey navigates thunderstorms and the realities of military training, she also grapples with a growing attraction to Captain Kathryn Hardesty, the base’s top instructor. The book explores themes of determination and resilience in the face of adversity, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of women in the military, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
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What does it take to earn air force wings? Your heart, your soul, even your very life? Lieutenant Casey Tompkins is starting the most difficult flight training program in the world. She has to face thunderstorms, the death of friends, and male instructors who want to wash her out.
Captain Kathryn Hardesty is the toughest and best instructor pilot on the base and the chief of flight safety. She’s demanding because she knows the price of failure is tragedy and a smoking hole. She looks out for all the students, especially the female ones.
Casey has to learn to fly a supersonic jet, not get killed in the process, and face a growing forbidden attraction. Can she muster the intelligence, courage, and unbreakable determination to become an air force pilot? Does she have what it takes to earn wings, find love, and not crash and burn?
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