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The Shouting Wind
Book II of the Sunlit Silence Series of WWII in the Air
From award-winning author Frank A. Mason comes The Shouting Wind, a gripping second installment in the Sunlit Silence Series. Set during the Battle of Britain, the novel follows Trip Gibson, an American fighter pilot who joins the British RAF in 1940. As Trip faces relentless enemy fire and endures the dark days of the Blitz, he witnesses the resilience of the British people. This powerful WWII novel takes readers into the strife-filled skies over Britain and reveals the true cost of heroism in one of history’s most pivotal battles.
Frank A. Mason’s extensive military background, including 22 years of service as a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, brings exceptional realism and authenticity to The Shouting Wind. His experience piloting supersonic jets and flying B-52s during the Cold War lends credibility to the detailed descriptions of aerial combat and the emotional toll of war. Mason’s familiarity with military protocols, aviation tactics, and the camaraderie among pilots allows him to craft vivid, accurate scenes that resonate with both history enthusiasts and readers seeking authentic WWII narratives. His ability to convey the tension of combat and the psychological challenges faced by fighter pilots enhances the overall realism of the novel.
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Sunward I've Climbed
Book I of the Sunlit Silence Series of WWII in the Air
In the tradition of great war stories about air combat comes Sunward I’ve Climbed.
Frank A. Mason, the award-winning author of the Amazon bestselling Journeyman Chronicles of the American Revolution, has applied his personal knowledge of military flying with extensive research into the Second World War to craft the story of a young man bitten by the bug of flying and seduced by the deadly thrill of air combat.
It is 1939, and Trip Gibson returns to Georgia Tech after flying fighter planes in the Spanish Civil War. Trip and his college friends are interested in women, fun, flying, and football games, but war clouds gather in Europe. As Nazi aggression and British determination fill the headlines, the war tocsin sounds, and Trip feels the pull to return to flying combat.
Trip leaves his family and best girl behind to fight for freedom and glory. But to get there, Trip must avoid arrest by his own government, cross the U-boat-infested waters of the North Atlantic, and navigate the politics of France in the throes of war.
Flying the world’s most powerful fighter planes is exhilarating and punctuated by fear and death. Trip and other adventurous young American flyers quickly become men as they challenge the dangerous world of air combat against a skilled and determined foe.
What will become of Trip? How will he cope with combat and loss? Who among his compatriots will die, and who will achieve fame?
The Shouting Wind
Book II of the Sunlit Silence Series of WWII in the Air
From award-winning author Frank A. Mason comes The Shouting Wind, a gripping second installment in the Sunlit Silence Series. Set during the Battle of Britain, the novel follows Trip Gibson, an American fighter pilot who joins the British RAF in 1940. As Trip faces relentless enemy fire and endures the dark days of the Blitz, he witnesses the resilience of the British people. This powerful WWII novel takes readers into the strife-filled skies over Britain and reveals the true cost of heroism in one of history’s most pivotal battles.
Frank A. Mason’s extensive military background, including 22 years of service as a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, brings exceptional realism and authenticity to The Shouting Wind. His experience piloting supersonic jets and flying B-52s during the Cold War lends credibility to the detailed descriptions of aerial combat and the emotional toll of war. Mason’s familiarity with military protocols, aviation tactics, and the camaraderie among pilots allows him to craft vivid, accurate scenes that resonate with both history enthusiasts and readers seeking authentic WWII narratives. His ability to convey the tension of combat and the psychological challenges faced by fighter pilots enhances the overall realism of the novel.
The Bridge
Book I of The Journeyman Chronicles of the American Revolution
Journeyman: The Bridge is Book One of the award-winning Journeyman Chronicles Series on the American Revolution.
Will Yelverton is a master gunsmith caught in the vortex of the American Revolution. Nineteen-year-old Will’s plan to migrate to the burgeoning Tennessee frontier and set up a gunshop is thrown into turmoil as he is inexorably pulled into the war.
Will grows to adulthood in pre-revolutionary North Carolina. As he progresses from apprentice to master gunsmith, he is pulled into events in North Carolina leading up to the war. Will is hired as armorer to the North Carolina Militia as they go to the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge, a little known but significant fight between loyalists and American patriots, months before the Declaration of Independence. Not technically a member of the militia, Will must fight alongside his friends. Now a master gunsmith, Will goes on a journey to Pennsylvania in search of sufficient gun parts to set up his shop. Arriving in Pennsylvania, Will gets caught up in the Battle of Brandywine Creek, one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. Will’s journey continues as he struggles with being trapped in occupied Philadelphia before taking flight from British forces.
Will meets many key figures of the revolutionary era – Governor Richard Caswell of North Carolina, Eliza Powel and Peggy Chew, Philadelphia socialites, British Major Banastre Tarleton, and General George Washington, among others. Each of these famous figures has an impact on Will’s life and journey.
Will’s faithful horse, Molly, is his companion and often his only friend. She carries Will on every adventure as he searches for a future in a war-torn world. Other friends and helpers include Jack, a former slave who is Will’s life-long friend; Richard “Dickie” Caswell, Jr., another friend from childhood who rises to be a general in the North Carolina Militia; Martha Black and Abigail Kennedy, two young women who occupy Will’s thoughts as he makes his way in the turbulent and uncertain 1770’s.
The Journeyman Chronicles take Will Yelverton throughout the Southern Theater of the Revolutionary War. Some battles are well known major fights, others obscure and small, but each is consequential to the American triumph of liberty and freedom.
Heart of Tempered Steel
Book II of The Journeyman Chronicles of the American Revolution
The year is 1778, and the American Revolution has been raging for nearly three years. Will Yelverton, a 19-year-old master gunsmith with dreams of a life on the frontier, has been reluctantly pulled into the fight. All Will ever wanted was to marry his sweetheart, open a small gunshop serving the needs of fellow pioneers, raise a family, and live in peace. Now, the Revolutionary War has interceded to put Will’s dream out of reach, at least for now.
Through a series of desperate actions, Will Yelverton has been thrust into a journey through war-torn Georgia. Will chances to meet Colonel Samuel Elbert, commander of the Continental Army forces in Georgia. Will’s travels introduce him to other famous Americans including Lt Colonel Francis Marion, the man who will later become the legendary Swamp Fox. Both Elbert and Marion influence Will to put his frontier dreams once again on hold. Will’s journeys in Georgia take him to battles in the marshes, swamps, and red clay hills of Georgia. Each fight makes Will a better leader but also takes him farther from his native North Carolina and the woman he loves.
Will Yelverton needs a Heart of Tempered Steel to survive the battles that force him front and center into the cruel war for the future of the new American nation.
Honor Fades Not
Book III of The Journeyman Chronicles of the American Revolution
It is the Spring of 1779, and the Patriots are still licking their wounds after their disastrous loss at the Battle of Brier Creek. Flush with this small but significant victory, the British implement their Southern Strategy. Generals Clinton and Cornwallis shift their war efforts from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to Georgia and South Carolina. Their plan: take the South, crush the economic engine of the rebellious colonies, and break the will of the Patriots to continue their fight for independence.
Will Yelverton joins Francis Marion’s 2nd South Carolina Regiment to fight against the 1779 British invasion of South Carolina and then in the Siege of Savannah. With the coming of 1780, the British are reinforced, and their Southern Strategy moves ahead to the Siege of Charlestown and the Battle of Camden.
Will’s plans to be a husband, a father, and a frontier gunsmith are once again put on hold. Before he can do any of these things, he must help win the fight to make his country free!
A Brighter Sunshine of Their Own
Book IV of The Journeyman Chronicles of the American Revolution
In the fall of 1780, the American cause in the South is teetering on the edge of collapse. The Continental Army has been shattered at Camden, and the future of the Revolution hangs by a thread.
Lieutenant Colonel Will Yelverton and his loyal companion Charles Cuthbert answer the call of duty. Their mission: to support the daring guerrilla campaign of the legendary Swamp Fox, Lieutenant Colonel Francis Marion. Will and Cuth ride with Marion’s rag-tag brigade, executing vital missions and relentlessly harassing British forces in the South Carolina wilderness. Under Marion’s command, Will hones his skills in insurgent warfare, emerging as a brilliant tactician and an inspirational leader.
With the British army closing in, Will races from the Battle of Cowpens to Guilford Courthouse to outmaneuver General Cornwallis’ favorite attack dog, Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse across the Carolinas.
Join Will Yelverton in an epic story of courage, loyalty, and resilience as he becomes a legend of the American Revolution. Journeyman: A Brighter Sunshine of Their Own is a gripping tale of warfare, sacrifice, and one man’s unyielding pursuit of freedom and hope, even at the cost of personal loss and hardship.
Flower of the Bitter Orange
Book I of the La Florida Series
Discover La Florida: Flower of the Bitter Orange, the captivating new novel by Frank A. Mason, award-winning author of the Journeyman Chronicles and the Sunlit Silence Series.
In the tumultuous wake of the American Revolution, Loyalist Hugh Fletcher must flee Virginia after American revolutionaries defeat the British forces at the devastating Battle of Great Bridge. With the flames of rebellion closing in, Hugh, his family, and his brother Daniel must escape the harsh winter of 1775 and seek refuge in the untamed wilderness of British East Florida.
A Saga of Survival and Determination…
Upon reaching the wild frontiers of Florida, the Fletchers face new challenges—carving out a life in a land teeming with dangers, from Seminoles and bandits to venomous snakes and lurking alligators, all while under the looming threat of invasion from Patriot-held Georgia.
In this gripping first installment of the La Florida Series, Flower of the Bitter Orange weaves a tale of resilience, courage, and the indomitable spirit of a family determined to thrive against all odds.
Join the Fletcher family on their journey of survival and discover the roots of a dynasty in a land where loyalty could mean life or death.
Echoes of Liberty
A Novel of Four Women’s Triumph Amidst the American Revolution
From award-winning author Frank A. Mason, creator of the acclaimed Journeyman Chronicles and the Sunlit Silence Series, comes an unforgettable tale of courage and survival during America’s fight for independence.
Echoes of Liberty: A Novel of Four Women’s Triumph Amidst the American Revolution transports you to the turbulent battlefields of the American Revolution, where four women, each with her own fight for freedom, defy the chaos of war and shape history.
In the crucible of revolution, heroes are born…
– Eliza: A fierce and patriotic planter’s daughter from South Carolina, must defend her home against ruthless bandits who see war as a license to plunder. As the battle rages, Eliza’s determination is tested—will she stand her ground or be consumed by the violence surrounding her?
– Anfy: Enslaved and desperate, Anfy’s only hope is escape. The brutal realities of her existence demand cunning and courage as she navigates a world where death is a constant threat. Can Anfy find the path to freedom for herself and her children?
– Betsy: A loyalist in the besieged city of Savannah, Betsy is caught between love and loyalty as American and French forces close in. With her beloved at the front lines, Betsy must endure the relentless bombardment while grappling with the peril of losing everything she holds dear.
– Peggy: On the rugged frontier of Georgia, Peggy’s strength is all that stands between her family and the dangers that lurk in the shadows. With her husband fighting for the Patriot cause, Peggy must manage the farm, protect her children, and confront the Loyalist militias determined to reclaim Georgia for the Crown.
Echoes of Liberty is more than a novel—it’s a tribute to the resilience and power of women who fought their own battles in a time of revolution. Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with this compelling story that will leave you inspired and in awe of the untold heroes of history.
Blue-Green for the Grave
Book I of the Mac McCall Novels
Mac McCall is a Florida beach bum who is living the good life in Saint Augustine, the Nation’s Oldest City. Fishing, a little golf, playing a little guitar at a couple bars: Mac has his life just the way he wants it. Now his college roommate has gone missing, and Mac sets out to find him. Mac’s quest takes him to the crystal blue Caribbean and to the murky brown waters of Florida’s inland rivers. His search also takes him to the depths of human depravity. True evil awaits Mac as he tracks his friend through the world of beach resorts and wealthy, beautiful people.
The Bronze-Wound Lament
Book II of the Mac McCall Novels
Mac McCall is a beach bum who lives in Saint Augustine, Florida. The occasional job recovering stolen items or repossessing high-end property keeps Mac in sufficient money to pursue his favorite occupation of surf fishing. Now, Mac’s musician friend needs help. His multi-million-dollar guitar collection has been stolen. A reluctant Mac searches for his friend’s missing instruments and finds international crime, intrigue, murder, and loss.
Mac’s quest takes him to some of Florida’s highest dollar locations: collector car auctions, art dealers, and casinos. Mac rubs elbows with the rich and vulgar. He also travels to Florida’s backwater towns along the sandy spine of the peninsula, where life is desperate, and a body can disappear and never be seen again.