WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT
THE KILLING SKY

"I had the good fortune to grow up reading and loving historical fiction.  Bob Gandt's modern historical fiction and the adventures of his hero, Brick Maxwell, ring as true as any historical fiction I have ever read - from sail to jets.  As a matter of fact, they not only fit the category, but often foreshadow things to come."
-- John Tegler, Host of the syndicated talk show, Capital Conversation


"Gandt has branched into fiction, creating a character named Brick Maxwell, a really Sierra Hotel fighter pilot accepted into the astronaut corps but who resigned from NASA after co-astronaut wife was killed in training and he returned to the Navy. This time he's not only fighting Muslim insurgents but a slime ball from Washington, who has aspirations of power and doesn't care who gets in the way ­ even if it's American journalists (particularly Maxwell's fiancee). Big mistake.

"Gandt ensures that it all makes sense and each page draws you inexorably toward the next."
-- Pacific Flyer, Dec. 2005


"I received The Killing Sky as a gift and I must say that the book captivated me. The action is intense, and the characters well defined. The aerial descriptions are superb, and the "ground action" is very exciting as well. Upon completion of this book, I immediately read the remaining four books in the series. I understand a new installment is due out in the fall and I am anxiously awaiting its arrival. Bob Gandt is a wonderful writer with a good personal background of his subject matter. I highly recommend his books."
-- Larry Deckelman (St. Louis, MO) Amazon.com reviewer

"The Killing Sky is the 5th book in the Brick Maxwell series and it is as good if not better than the previous four. Just like the other Gandt novels in this series it took me one weekend to read as I couldn't put it down. It is great for couples since it appeals to both men and women. It has everything from the fast paced excitement of being in the cockpit of an F/A-18 Super Hornet to romance. I would best describe this book as Tom Clancy meets Top Gun which is a great combination. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an entertaining story!"
Erin Wright "Navy Wife" (Virginia Beach, VA) Amazon.com reviewer

"Robert Gandt's novels get better with each new release! This tops all previous... and they've all been incredibly good. The technical accuracy of the books and Robert's Naval Aviation background make this series particularly appealing to ex-military aviators and non-aviators alike. The plot is captivating enough, however, that readers with no military background will still be held spellbound... Great book, can't wait for the next in the series!"
-- James D. Compton "Former Navy pilot and retired airline pilot" (Griffin, GA USA) Amazon.com reviewer

Just finished the last of the Brick Maxwell series, and I must say, you do know how to tell a story. I was given The Killing Sky as a gift and upon reading it, I immediately purchased the others. I have always loved aviation and got my Private Pilot license at age 50. Please keep the books coming...I have a new favorite author!!!

Best regards,
Larry 
Larry Deckelman       Sunday, April 09, 2006    


I really enjoyed the Killing Sky and would love for my husband to "read" some of Robert Gandt's books on audio. He is blind and loves to read books such as C Cussler writes and really enjoys anything concerning airplanes. Can you help me.
Thks a lot
dottie       Saturday, April 08, 2006


Just finished my fifth book 'The Killing Sky' and ordered 'Bogeys and Bandits'.
Like your style and look fwd. to your next flying novel
You and your family 'Have a good life'
All the best...............Alan
Alan Douthwaite       Friday, February 03, 2006    


Bob---at the suggestion of Chuck Spencer I just concluded reading Killing Sky---a supurb tale--lots of fun. Unfortunately in today's news there is the sad irony with Claire of the attack in Iraq injuring Bob Woodward of ABC news....
Great fun to see LT Bud Spencer and Lt Hunter Weldon mentioned!
Greetings to Anne and condolences to Jana.
David Lawrence       Sunday, January 29, 2006    


I just got done reading "The Killing Sky" and like the rest of the series it was excellent. Plese keep them coming. My husband is active duty USN and I save your books to read while he is gone for 6 months. Although they are fiction they are truly inspiring. Thank you!
Erin Wright       Sunday, January 15, 2006    


Hi again,
To the new readers start looking for the old books which are out of print- before you will not be able to find them at a reasonable price ! I have read all of the Gandt books, & found Killing Sky to be as good/ better than the rest.
My problem is that you are the BEST THERE IS IN MILITARY aviation/action books- MUCH BETTER than your piers, which have also praised your work !!!
Mark Goldberg       Sunday, December 25, 2005    


Hi again,
I received your mail & I really appreciate it. Just to let you know I rec'd Killing Sky withing a few days of the release date from Amazon 7 was exstatic. But Ihad already started S. Coonts America.

I knew that it would take me a while to finnish it & the last 30 pages were good, but the previous 75 to 100 pages took for ever.

I wanted to start Killing Sky assoon as soon as I got it- but wanted to save it- cause Iknew that there wouldn't be another one for a while- darm!!!!!!!!!,.The first setting I couldn't put it down for 126 pages !! Not fairI'll finnish it in no time & then have nothing - when is the next one coming out. I still have the complete collection !
Mark Goldberg       Sunday, December 25, 2005    


Bob....just finished your latest non-fiction book. Couldn't put it down, a real page turner just like the rest. Then I awoke from the dream!

C'mon Bob---you are hands down the best non-fiction aviation writer around (or any subject for that matter). Your mix of research, history and telling the story with humor is what has kept me hooked. But I can only re-read my treasured and autographed collection so many times. I just know there is a subject out there you have been waiting to disect and write about for us. Write a book about SAC. Maybe Kelley Johnson, heck I don't care of you write a primer about arranging dried flowers; just give us some of that great Gandt non-fiction!! Please?
Yours faithfully...(were you at Reno this year....didn't see you)
Henry Miller       Friday, December 16, 2005    


The Killing Sky was a REALLY exciting book......kept my heart beating! Very topical. Do you have a raunchy CALL SIGN you will tell me? Thanks again....Keep writing........Charlotte
Charlotte Maurerl       Friday, December 02, 2005  


I just finished reading Killing Skies. Excellent aviation sequences. Good work on the SEAD knowledge. Take Brick out to Silver MOA for the next one.
Cheers!
Jerry D. Brown, Maj USAF ret
San Francisco, CA
Jerry Brown       Thursday, November 24, 2005 


Bob,
Just finished The Killing Sky...the best yet of the Brick Maxwell series! The end seems to leave open the possibility of another book in this series...Sure hope so...!
Jim Compon       Thursday, November 10, 2005    


Hi Bob,
Keep on flyin' and writin' - great stuff. Looking forward to seeing you at Roadrunner's Reunion 2006 (24-28 March) Jax Bch, FL. I'm signed on - AND YOU'D BETTER BE!~!~!
Later, Shipmate! Jim
Jim Roth       Thursday, November 03, 2005    


VFA-36 Roadrunners...VFA-36 Roadrunners!! An EASTCOAST group gaggle carried by the VFA-94 Mighty Shrikes on their first combat cruise on Enterprise in 65... : )
Bob, I ordered The Killing Sky from Amazon. Looking forward to reading your latest. Have all the others starting with China Clipper.
Keep'em coming.
A-4's FOREVER
Whiz White       Wednesday, November 02, 2005