Hell Above Earth

The Incredible True Story of an American WWII Bomber Commander and the Copilot Ordered to Kill Him

De: Stephen Frater

Narrado por: Pete Larkin

Hell Above Earth tells an unforgettable story of two World War II American bomber pilots who forged an unexpected but enduring bond in the flak-filled skies over Nazi Germany. But there's a twist: one of them was related to the head of the Luftwaffe, Reich Marshal Herman Goering, and the other had secret orders from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to kill him if anything went wrong during their missions. A heart-wrenching Greatest Generation buddy story, an adrenaline-filled account of aerial combat, and a work of popular history, Hell Above Earth centers around the author's discovery of a half-century old secret that has far-reaching and deeply personal repercussions for the pilots, and profound consequences for the FBI and the "Mighty" Eighth Air Force.

©2012 Stephen Frater (P)2012 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"After the twists and turns in Goering's many missions, Frater finishes with a stunning revelation. . . the author delivers an exciting read full of little-known facts about the war. A WWII thrill ride." ( Kirkus)

Absolutely incredible!!

What a ride! I can’t imagine what these men went through just trying through just trying to survive a war that killed everyone around them given the high mortality rates of bomber crews in general. Add to that the weight of a secret order of execution, and you have the making of a Hollywood movie. Told with poignant insight and respect to each of the men and fellow comrades in flight, Hell Above Earth is a story of survival, grief, and the bonds of friendship that guide or cement the men of the Greatest Generation. Highly recommend for anyone interested in, or scholars of, WWII Air Wars.

How well researched the book was.

Overall a great listen and well thought out book. Great story telling and lots of information.

Would recommend

The story telling and depth of the stories was great. There were a few chapters that I felt went off track with the title of the book, however, it was summed up so nicely at the end that I would suggest this to all fellow readers

The horrors of war!

Stories and warfare that I was not aware of. The bravery and valor of the boy/men who were thrown into war with little training and understanding of existance and warfare at 25000 feet altitude.

A very unusual story

Two very interesting men are descibed in this book. This is one of those stories which lack much historical significance yet is interesting none less. There were parts of the story where I got lost as the author was trying to provide context. Not always sure that the context or asides were necessary. Not sure the author was following a linear time line or not. Still quite an unusual story. I don't want to give away the story as you're quickly told why this pilot can not fall in to German hands.