Hot Air

Well to be truthful, I read this book some months ago and never quite got around to writing a review. What I remember about it is that I thought it would make a very good action movie. As with a lot of good stories, there are things that we read about in the main characters' lives that eventually crop up much later and, in this case, it's a life threatening situation that develops at a public event that could result in a major tragedy. How will the hero prevent it happening? You'll have to read it for yourself.I learned a lot about native Americans, New Mexico (which I've only ever stepped in about one square metre of when I once visited the "Four Corners") as well as the kinds of things American servicemen were faced with in such places as Afghanistan in a very down-to-earth narrative. Well done Denise.

This is probably the longest novel I have ever read on kindle. And the reason I was able to finish this so quickly is because it kept me intrigued all the time. It was like watching a movie for me.The description power of a fiction writer is probably their strongest weapon. And the author of this book has used that weapon very well. The author connects all the dots together and does so in a beautiful way that I as a reader enjoyed till the last word.Now I don't want to spoil it for you. But I can tell you that you will be captured from the very first page when the main character of the novel 'Sean' is about to do something he loves 'Hot Air Ballooning'. And then you will be taken on journey into the past to a beautiful story where the author digs into details about the character, his parents' love, his career as a paratrooper, deployment in Afghanistan and much more. I am telling you there is a lot for you in there. As I said before with the incredible description power, the author takes you on beautiful journey.

The novel captivates the reader from the first page until the last. The characters are powerful, courageous and passionate. I was impressed with the elite Pararescue Jumpers and the fascinating hot air balloons. The author puts all the elements together in a wonderful story that will surely please readers of all genres. There even are some spiritual and metaphysical effects.‘Hot Air’ is not my first book by Denise Kahn, and I am pleased that in each novel she has a unique trademark—she always finds ways to incorporate music. It is amazing that even ‘Hot Air’, which is about an adventurous pilot who finds himself in dangerous situations, that she manages with historical accuracy, to incorporate facts that include music, like the first woman aloft in a hot air balloon was an opera singer!I thoroughly enjoyed this colorful book and highly recommend it!

Hot Air is a fresh take on terrorism. Denise Kahn brings a new setting to an all-too-common plot…a hot air balloon.The gritty details add to the story. The characters are rich and believable, and make the reader care about them.The story moves along at a brisk pace, keeping the reader engrossed in the ride.

This book had me hooked within the first chapter. I was unsure when I got it whether I would enjoy it, how wrong was I. The story not only covers his love for hot air balloons from his young age but also how he fought for his country. Excellent work. Please don't be put of by the title, give it a go you will be impressed like I was.