Thomson Burtis

In the high-stakes world of aerial crime, George Groody finds himself on a daring mission to infiltrate the notorious bandit, Von Sternberg, who rules the Mexican border skies. Tasked by Federal secret service officer Graves, Groody's dangerous ploy involves posing as an independent flying bandit, gaining the trust of the very man he aims to take down. As he navigates the treacherous air routes and outwits cunning adversaries, Groody must capture Lieutenant Penoch O'Reilly, a former Border Patrol officer lost to madness. With deception and danger at every turn, will Groody succeed in his mission or become just another pawn in Von Sternberg's deadly game? King of the Exiles delivers an exhilarating ride filled with aerial battles, cunning betrayals, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

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Direct Methods is an exciting adventure novel set during a time when aviation and military air power were becoming increasingly significant. The plot revolves around a government operative and a team of experienced pilots on a high-risk mission to capture a notorious criminal mastermind responsible for a string of high-profile mail robberies. The mission involves executing a daring ruse where the team stages a crash-landing of a bomber in a remote mountainous region near the criminal's hideout. Disguised as military officers, the group infiltrates the area, aiming to capture the criminal alive. As they venture deeper into hostile terrain, they face constant threats, not only from the criminal's armed henchmen but also from the dangers of the environment itself. With the tension mounting, the group must use ingenuity, courage, and quick thinking to navigate the increasingly perilous situation. The story is filled with action, strategy, and suspense as the protagonists engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, all while trying to complete their mission and survive.