"Rivals of the Clouds" by Raoul Whitfield is a war story set in World War I, immersing readers in the world of fighter pilots. The story emphasizes the intense conflicts and evolving friendship between Lieutenant Adams and Tex Langdon, a newcomer to the skies. Initially at odds due to misunderstandings that led to intense feelings of rivalry, their relationship takes a turn when Adams saves Langdon from a perilous encounter with German forces. The narrative balances thrilling dogfights with the inner journeys of the pilots, revealing their courage, vulnerabilities, and eventual mutual respect. This story reflects the personal challenges and self-discoveries faced amidst the brutal realities of wartime.
Rivals of the clouds
By Raoul Whitfield
Two fighter pilots caught in a whirlwind of World War I combat confront personal demons and unexpected bonds amidst daring aerial battles and a sky filled with danger.
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About the AuthorRaoul Whitfield was an American writer of adventure, aviation, and hardboiled crime fiction. During his writing career, from the mid-1920s to the mid-1930s, Whitfield published over 300 short stories and serials in pulp magazines, as well as nine books, including Green Ice (1930) and Death in a Bowl (1931). For his novels and contributions to the Black Mask, Whitfield is considered one of the original members of the hard-boiled school of American detective fiction and has been referred as "the Black Mask's forgotten man".
Raoul Whitfield was an American writer of adventure, aviation, and hardboiled crime fiction. During his writing career, from the mid-1920s to the mid-1930s, Whitfield published over 300 short stories and serials in pulp magazines, as well as nine books, including Green Ice (1930) and Death in a Bowl (1931). For his novels and contributions to the Black Mask, Whitfield is considered one of the original members of the hard-boiled school of American detective fiction and has been referred as "the Black Mask's forgotten man".
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