Open Skies

By: Thomas Block

Narrated by: Thomas Block

Jack Sawyer is an ex-airline pilot turned into a reluctant private investigator. Recommended by his estranged wife Susan, he finds himself looking into the death of an airline copilot. Officially, the man's death was an accident but there are suspicions that could hint at something else. With his estranged wife and a growing caste of other friends and acquaintances in tow, Jack sets out to track down the real reasons behind the mystery and possible murder - a humorous, insightful and exciting adventure!

©2012 Thomas Block (P)2013 Thomas Block

Awesome - I loved the book Tom Block!!!!!

Would you listen to Open Skies again? Why?

Yes, I have already listened to it twice:)

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I never knew what was going to happen. You knew the end but where never sure how you were going to get there! Fun !!!

Have you listened to any of Thomas Block’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, not yet.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Fly

Any additional comments?

Most of my "reading" is done by listening to Audiobooks and this is easily one of my favorites. I love that it was narrated by the author! He has a great voice and the story comes alive in his narration. I was very impressed with the sound quality. It was easy to hear and understand even when I was listening in my not so quiet diesel truck.
The story never stopped and I loved the twists and turns. There was never a dull moment. It was also funny! It made me smile and the author did a great job with all of the voices… my favorite being Izzy. And who doesn't love a love story:)
I have read "Captain" but that will be the next audiobook I buy! I can't wait to hear it read by the author!
Keep up the awesome work Tom!

Great "Who Dun It !!!"

Would you consider the audio edition of Open Skies to be better than the print version?

The audio edition was excellent. Have not read the book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Open Skies?

The wit and resourcefulness of Jack Sawyer, the main character.

Have you listened to any of Thomas Block’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Old pilots never die, they become detectives.

Any additional comments?

Mr. Block does an exceptional job bringing the many characters to life. The listener starts to welcome the precise insights and perceptions of the main character that deal with both his personal life the case he is trying to solve. Block makes the main character real...

Great mystery story - kept me guessing who dunit!

Where does Open Skies rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It ranks very high. I always want to learn something new no matter whether the book is a novel. I learned something about opera and even enjoyed the opera music that played in the background or between segments.

What did you like best about this story?

I couldn't figure out who the bad guy was. I enjoyed having the characters develop. There was a great mix of technical information regarding airplanes, descriptions of people, opera and good ole action. It was easy to visualize so much of the story.

Have you listened to any of Thomas Block’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to a number of other performances by Thomas Block. I think this is his best performance to date!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I didn't want to stop listening! :) I wanted to find out what was going to happen next!

Airplanes, intrigue, guns, and romance...

What did you like best about this story?

I must say that as a pilot I liked the opening sequence best. Movies, books, and TV stories dealing with aviation seem to strive to be erroneous. However, as with all of Mr Blocks other works, the aviation end of the story is spot on placing the reader directly in the thick of the excitement of the cockpit, while at the same time writing at a level professional pilots can relate to and novices can understand. The action sequences are fast moving, harrowing, and suspenseful.

What does Thomas Block bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

color

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Actually, that's exactly what I did.

Clever, Insightful, Funny

What a fun time this book was! Loads of great characters, lots of humor, plus a really good 'detective-type' plot. The author's own narration brought the entire book really alive and made it well balanced, and the tone and pacing of the author/narrator's delivery added lots to the overall effect. The characters were well drawn and always loads of fun - I particularly loved Elmer and Izzy.

This audio book was a very entertaining way to spend a very enjoyable 8 hours, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good, solid story filled with interesting characters and NOT filled with gratuitous sex and endless violence. You'll find yourself laughing out loud lots of times and getting caught up in the details of the story, too. By the end, you've become a willing partner of Jack and his gang of good guys and girls! I hope the author brings them back for an encore.