Local pilot launches his debut novel.
First kill by P.J.Callahan.
P J Callahan, local North Country Dublin resident, former airline captain and flight instructor is launching his debut novel, First Kill, in Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan at 2pm on Saturday 19th of November, in a celebration of the meeting of literature and aviation.
First Kill, an adventure novel with a strong aviation background, has been inspired by author P J’s career spanning over 50 years in the aviation industry. A former airline pilot who first took flight at the age of 13, P J’s career has reached some literal and figurative heights, from training young pilots to commanding an executive Boeing 727 for a very important Saudi National. P J’s flying history was diverse and sometimes exciting.
Whilst still flying P J began writing and realised he had a talent for it when he won awards for his short stories. After joining a writers group and spending time honing his work he hit upon the idea of First Kill and after retirement, began to craft a very plausible and accurate tale of daring-do, bravery and pluck. First Kill is the story of 17 year old Linda Garcia, who instead of being at home in Miami qualifying for her private pilot’s licence – her grandfather’s birthday present to her – is instead sent to Highlands, a remote summer activities camp in Scotland. She is bitterly disappointed and resentful, but things become much worse when one night she is abducted by armed men.
When Linda’s disappearance is noticed, only one other person believes something sinister is underway. Amy MacDonald, a feisty junior instructor at the camp, refuses to believe Linda has simply run away. Nobody will listen to her and she is accused of wasting police time. She realises powerful and influential forces are at work, but won’t give up.
After their own separate and terrifying ordeals, fate finally brings the two girls together, but they are stranded in a mysterious government restricted area, where they are in grave danger.
Stealing a light aircraft offers the only possibility of escape, but even if they survive the flight, will it all be over? Where can they go and who can they trust?
Writing a novel like this undoubtedly requires accurate knowledge and conviction and thankfully the author of First Kill has many of the same skills as its lead character possesses; daring, a sense of adventure, and an intimate knowledge of the aeronautical world. This is a novel that is convincing and action-packed and allows a glimpse of the excitement of life up in the skies.
First Kill is being launched in Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Saturday 19th November a 2pm
Excerpts of the novel are available for publication on request.
The author is available for interview: Please contact P.J.Callahan at 01-8413449 Mob 087-2830163 Email to: paddycarole@eircom.net.
FIRST KILL by P J Callahan.
Published by Choice Publishing, info@choicepublishing.ie
PB. 18:99. IBSN: 978-1-907107-81-8 |
