A review by jesmurria
The Long Flight Home by Alan Hlad

5.0

Thanks to Alan Hlad and Kensington Publishers for my advanced copy of this novel.

Mr. Hlad did a great job of catching my interest in this historical fiction novel. Susan, Ollie and Bertie were characters I wanted to know more about, I wanted to keep following their story as it went on and I could not wait to find out what would happen with Duchess and all the other pigeons. I was not aware that pigeons were used in this capacity during WWII. It was exciting to me to learn more about this while I read and followed the story. It was sad in the end to find out that Lt Boar was so wrapped up in ego that he ruined a potential relationship between Susan and Ollie but I also like the fact that this novel didn't just go there... I had to work toward the ending, I didn't just know a happy ending was coming like many other stories. I will keep an eye out for more books from this author. He has a writing style that keeps you wanting to learn more about what did happen in these times and what will happen to his fictional characters.