The Shouting Wind

Book Two of The Sunlit Silence Series of World War II in the Air

De: Frank A. Mason

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

From award-winning author Frank A. Mason comes The Shouting Wind, a gripping second installment in the Sunlit Silence Series. Set during the Battle of Britain, the novel follows Trip Gibson, an American fighter pilot who joins the British RAF in 1940. As Trip faces relentless enemy fire and endures the dark days of the Blitz, he witnesses the resilience of the British people. This powerful WWII novel takes readers into the strife-filled skies over Britain and reveals the true cost of heroism in one of history’s most pivotal battles.

Frank A. Mason's extensive military background, including 22 years of service as a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, brings exceptional realism and authenticity to The Shouting Wind. His experience piloting supersonic jets and flying B-52s during the Cold War lends credibility to the detailed descriptions of aerial combat and the emotional toll of war. Mason’s familiarity with military protocols, aviation tactics, and the camaraderie among pilots allows him to craft vivid, accurate scenes that resonate with both history enthusiasts and readers seeking authentic WWII narratives. His ability to convey the tension of combat and the psychological challenges faced by fighter pilots enhances the overall realism of the novel.

Read it don't Listen

This is a great story told well by author Frank Mason. I will definitely read more by this author. I will never buy an audio book that is narrated by "Virtual Voice" again.

Good Story, Lame Presentation.

This is the second in the Sunlit Silence series, which focuses on an American pilot flying for the RAF during the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. I'm not sure if there is a 3rd book in this series. This book is offered free to Audible clients. The story is good, but there are a few negatives, for me at least. I hated how the author used a downing in the Channel and a rescue by a fisherman and his daughter, for the protagonist, Trip, to recap the first book. It was a waste of my time, to be retold what I had just spent hours listening to. Another downside for me is that the protagonist is so dang perfect. What I dislike the most, though, is the AI narrator. The phrasing is terrible. The AI narrator does a complete injustice to pronouncing acronyms and technical terms, often making it difficult, to understand what is being said. I really got tired of hearing 'Jew'-87, 'Jew'-88, and 'Doe'-17. With those negatives out of the way, I have enjoyed the story, as it does a pretty nice job of giving the readers a feel for the airwar over Britain. I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the RAF, and the Battle of Britain and the Blitz.