by Roald Dahl
First published 2017
Pilot shot down, fighter plane vanished—Dahl's unflinching stories reveal war's brutal, intimate realities. From the desert's unforgiving heat to the skies' deadly silence, these desperate tales capture the fear, courage, and trauma of combat. Yet amidst the carnage, Dahl finds glimmers of humanity—a fallen soldier's final wish, a child's resilience. Beneath the action and suspense lies a poignant reflection on the personal costs of global conflict.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, action
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, gritty
Setting: Greece
Period: 20th-century
326 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence, war