Phoenix Rising

By: John J. Nance

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Synopsis: This new novel from the best-selling author of Final Approach moves with polished ease and compelling authenticity from the cockpit to the boardroom in a world where the "Big Three" U.S. airlines have achieved national dominance-with high prices and poor service. Challenging them comes a new, visionary airline, one that combines a great name from aviation's recent past with new standards of comfort and elegance. This billion-dollar startup was engineered by Elizabeth Sterling, a bright young investment banker (and single parent). When she assumes the post of chief financial officer for this upstart carrier, she finds herself masterminding a frantic defense against a sinister campaign by powerful, unknown forces determined to destroy her proud creation. Complicating her life is the unexpected appearance of a former love who wants to renew their passionate affair, and Elizabeth's growing attraction for a prickly Scot, Creighton MacRae, whom Elizabeth hires to discover who is trying to sabotage the new airline. Phoenix Rising is a story in the grand tradition of Airport and Hotel, a blend of strong characters, chilling suspense, and realistic detail that only a respected expert like John Nance can pull off.