Leave the high-tech thrillers behind and climb into the open cockpit with bestselling author Stephen Coonts for a completely different kind of adventure in Cannibal Queen. This captivating memoir chronicles Coonts’s exhilarating journey flying his meticulously restored 1942 Stearman biplane—the titular "Cannibal Queen"—across the United States. Flying low and slow, he rediscovers America from a unique vantage point, touching down in charming small towns, meeting unforgettable characters, and celebrating the pure, unadulterated joy of flight. With palpable passion and wonderfully vivid descriptions, Coonts shares the freedom of the open skies and paints a loving portrait of the American heartland seen at a biplane's gentle pace.
Why You’ll Love This Book
You'll feel the wind in your hair through Coonts's infectious enthusiasm and immersive descriptions of the classic biplane flying experience. It offers a unique and heartwarming perspective on America, seen not from the highway but from just above the treetops and across its small-town airfields. It’s a joyous celebration of passion, freedom, and the timeless allure of taking to the skies for the sheer love of it.
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