Flight of Eagles

Book excerpt: Twin brothers flying for opposing sides of World War II are caught in a lethal spy game in this New York Times–bestselling epic historical thriller. Born in the United States to an American World War I pilot and a German baroness, twin brothers Max and Harry Kelso are separated when their father is killed in a tragic accident. Their mother returns to Germany to raise Max, while Harry grows up with their millionaire grandfather. When World War II begins, the twins are unexpectedly reunited when they find themselves fighting on opposing sides of the conflict. Harry becomes a flying ace for Britain’s RAF, while Max turns into one of the Luftwaffe’s deadliest pilots. When the wrong people discover the brothers’ connection, a deadly game of intrigue is set in motion. It will test their courage and their loyalties as it pushes them to their limits. Their lives—and the war—hang in the balance . . . “[A] finely wrought saga of honor and family in an era long gone—but not at all forgotten.” —People “Almost unbearable suspense . . . As good as any book Higgins has penned—and that includes his most famous, The Eagle Has Landed . . . An amazing journey of twin brothers and the legacy they leave.” —Abilene Reporter-News “Fast-moving with his usual great characters and a surprise ending.” —Sunday Oklahoman