{"product_id":"flight-to-freedom-anthony-palmiotti-9780854958375","title":"Flight To Freedom: The United States is plunged into war with Japan...","description":"\u003cb\u003eA tense World War Two American naval adventure! Perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Dewey Lambdin, Tom Clancy and Douglas Reeman.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDefeat isn't an option...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilippines, 1941\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eObsolete minesweeper USS \u003ci\u003eTanager\u003c\/i\u003e, its captain, Terry Cook, and its crew are safe in the Philippines when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe United States is plunged into war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs one of the few remaining ships in the region, the \u003ci\u003eTanager\u003c\/i\u003e is suddenly in demand, called to action to evacuate Army nurses and those fleeing from the enemy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut as Japanese forces strike, leading to the fall of Corregidor Island, almost eleven thousand people are taken prisoner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd among them are the remaining crew of the USS \u003ci\u003eTanager...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan they band together to escape the enemy? Will they make a desperate bid for freedom?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd can they make it back to American soil...?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLIGHT TO FREEDOM is a gripping and atmospheric naval adventure. It is inspired by a true story of early World War Two heroism and follows a diverse group of people who just won't give up.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'a page-turner; adventurous, beautifully written, entertaining, and fascinating. The charismatic characters and narrative completely absorbed me, and the engaging and well-paced plot held my attention ... one of the most entertaining books I've read.' \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Palmiotti captures not only the facts of a wartime navy, but also the feel of that desperate few months at the start of the war when the American forces in the Philippines faced a skilful and ruthless enemy but had little hope of the reinforcements they so badly needed... For those like me who love tales of World War II in the Pacific, this book delivers.' \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anthony Palmiotti\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0854958371\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780854958375\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapere Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.67d","brand":"Anthony Palmiotti","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48154288357631,"sku":"9780854958375","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a09e7b6e-33fe-4486-8045-a8ee276b2d81.jpg?v=1770789158","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/flight-to-freedom-anthony-palmiotti-9780854958375","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}