Ellen Shepard is found hanging by the neck in the attic of her home, leaving no family or note. As soon as Alex Shanahan fills her position as the general manager of the notorious Majestic Airlines at Boston's Logan Airport, she is pulled into the menacing intrigue of her predecessor's death.
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DEAD-ON...expose[s] how both a major airline and a major airport really work. -- Jeremiah Healy, author of Spiral and The Only Good Lawyer
Engrossing...an edge-of-your-seat thriller that sweeps you up and carries you along for the ride. -- Lisa Gardner, bestselling author of The Perfect Husband
Intriguing. -- John J. Nance bestselling, author of Blackout
Engrossing...an edge-of-your-seat thriller that sweeps you up and carries you along for the ride. -- Lisa Gardner, bestselling author of The Perfect Husband
Intriguing. -- John J. Nance bestselling, author of Blackout
About the Author
Lynne Heitmann worked for American Airlines for 14 years, latterly as a General Manager Born in Dallas in 1957 she mistakenly became a cheer-leader for a year before graduating as an MBA. This is her first novel.
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Move over Tom Clancy. Here is a book that grabs you from beginning to end.Its tale and logic are in the class of pseudo reality that one expects from the likes of Clancy. Once started reading it was hard to put down. The storyline was engrossing, the logic unsullied, and the details precise. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to read a real thriller. Thanks Ms. Heitman. I can't wait for your next book.
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Lynne Heitman's deep knowledge of airport operations shines through in this enthralling, gritty thriller set in Boston's Logan International Airport. Alex Shanahan is appointed Logan's new General Manager of a major airline (a position Heitman herself once held) to replace the previous GM (Ellen Shepard) who committed suicide. Shanahan is immediately assaulted by a host of intractable problems, including a near riot precipitated by the union, an untrustworthy boss, messages to just bide her time and ride the next step up the promotion ladder - "you can't change anything here" - followed by anonymous threats as she attempts to bring order to chaos. Her unpopularity and isolation are further increased as she begins to think that her deputy, Dan Fallacaro, is right to insist that Ellen was murdered. Heitman has done a beautiful job in crafting a thriller full of intrigue, corruption, and conspiracy that culminates in a surprising and satisfying ending. Part of the fascination of this novel is that it is set in the underbelly of flying (airport operations) that few of us ever see.
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BRAVO!!!!,
By VOLFAN (BROKEN ARROW, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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What a great read!! I was enthralled from the first chapter. The plot was complex, the characters were real and the outcome was unpredictable. It was refreshing to read about a female character who was strong without being militant and prickly about her gender. I've read a lot of suspense/mystery books and this one was captivating!!! I hope to see more work from this author soon.
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When the seat belt sign went out, I was the first one down the jetbridge. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Little Pete, Big Pete, Lynne Heitman, Dickie Flynn, Ellen Shepard, Crescent Security, Majestic Airlines, Dan Fallacaro, Lynne Heilman, Lenny Caseaux, Jesus Christ, Alex Shanahan, Bill Scanlon, Crescent Consulting, New Jersey, Charles Street, Corporate Security, Julia Milholland, Ciao Bella, Matt Levesque, Miss Shanahan, New Orleans, Victor Venora, Johnny Mac, Sir Speedy New!
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When the seat belt sign went out, I was the first one down the jetbridge. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
merger file, contract vote, bag room, load plan, bag belt, operations agent Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Little Pete, Big Pete, Lynne Heitman, Dickie Flynn, Ellen Shepard, Crescent Security, Majestic Airlines, Dan Fallacaro, Lynne Heilman, Lenny Caseaux, Jesus Christ, Alex Shanahan, Bill Scanlon, Crescent Consulting, New Jersey, Charles Street, Corporate Security, Julia Milholland, Ciao Bella, Matt Levesque, Miss Shanahan, New Orleans, Victor Venora, Johnny Mac, Sir Speedy New!
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