IT’S 1978, and Jack Dolan, a young commercial pilot, is down on his luck, coming from behind, and up against the clock. In a bold move to break out of his slump, he takes a thrilling journey through the dark underbelly of commercial aviation.
In this gripping tale that weaves together elements of travel, adventure, romance, and suspense, Jack signs on with a shady airline in Miami that has a contract to fly Muslim pilgrims on the hajj.
Although flying for an airline located at the infamous “Corrosion Corner” is a high-stakes gamble that could ruin his career as quickly as it advances it, once inside, he discovers an adventurous group of men and women.
They take tough jobs no one else will touch: plucking the State Department’s right-wing dictators from left-wing mobs, delivering critical food and medical supplies to a war-ravaged people in Sudan⎯and so many more.
Despite the peril, Jack is hooked. He’ll risk his life, his career, and a woman he loves to succeed.
Through richly developed characters and unexpected plot twists, Flying Crooked offers a riveting drama and a pilot’s-eye view of aviation’s seamy side.
PRAISE FOR FLYING CROOKED
In Flying Crooked, debut novelist Steve Borgess delivers both an adrenaline rush and a pull on the heartstrings with his rollicking aviation tale set in the mid-1970s. Readers will thrill to the ride, root for the good guys and gals, and stay buckled in through its bittersweet conclusion.”
Elaine Vander Clute
Borgess's crisp, clean style and compelling characters draw you into Flying Crooked from the very first page. This suspenseful story, packed with twists and turns, is a thrilling ride from start to finish—you won’t want to put it down.”
Susan Hanson
Borgess captures the very essence of a young commercial aviator's exciting and emotional journey to becoming a professional airline pilot. Well done!”
Captain Kevin Cross, Boeing 777 Check Airman
"Flying Crooked is well-written and fast paced. You can't help but become emotionally invested in the main character, Jack Dolan. I can't wait to read more from this talented author."
Candy Purcell