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“A GRIPPING MILITARY THRILLER.

           
In
Sky Masters,
Dale Drown brings combat and technology together in an
explosive tale as timely as this morning's news."

           
—W.E.B.
GRIFFIN
, bestselling author of Brotherhood of War,
The Corps, and Badge of Honor

           
"SKY
MASTERS’S A KNOCKOUT!

           
Dale Drown has proven once again
that he is the best military adventure writer in the country today."

           
—CLIVE
CUSSLER, bestselling author of
Dragon

           
"DALE RROWN IS A MASTER at
mixing technology and action-he puts readers right into the middle of an
inferno... His stuff is great."

           
—LARRY BOND, bestselling author of
Red Phoenix
and
Vortex

           
Praise
for Dale Brown . . .

           
“A SUPERB STORYTELLER!” —Bestselling
author

           
W.E.B.
GRIFFIN

           
The runaway bestseller FLIGHT OF THE
OLD DOG launched Dale Brown’s phenomenal career.
SILVER
TOWER
displayed his firsthand knowledge of
cutting-edge technology. Then DAY OF THE CHEETAH and HAMMERHEADS, both
New York Times
bestsellers, confirmed
his success and mastery of military fiction. No one can deliver nonstop,
high-tech action as convincingly as former U.S. Air Force Captain Dale Brown .
..

           
“Brown knows his airborne and naval
high tech!”

           
—Publishers Weekly

           
"Brown knows whereof he writes
... A superb storyteller!”

           
—
Washington
Post

           
“Brown’s ability to build suspense
is excellent”

           
—
Macon
Telegraph & News

           
“The ex-Air Force captain knows his
stuff
¹
.”

           
—
Atlanta
Journal & Constitution

           
"Impressive skill at enmeshing
action in vivid technological detail.”
-Kirkus

           
“Brown demonstrates a clear vision
of the modem military saga and the ability to fashion an exciting story!”

           
—Library Journal

           
Sky Masters

           
The incredible story of
America
’s newest B-2 bomber, engaged in a
blistering battle of oil, honor, and global power.

           
“Brown’s expertise in depicting
modem sea-air combat makes this latest techno-thriller a heavy contender for a
hot summer read!”
—Publishers Weekly

           
Hammerheads

           
The
U.S.
government creates an all-new drug-defense
agency, armed with the ultimate high-tech weaponry. The war against drugs will
never be the same.

           
“Classic . . . His most exciting
techno-thriller!”

           
—Publishers Weekly

           
“Whiz-bang technology and muscular,
damn-the-torpedoes strategy.”

 
—Kirkus

           
“If you like gritty, hands-on
adventure . . . sign on for the ride!”

—
Atlanta
Journal & Constitution

           
“Fasten your seat belts and take off
with this one!”

           
—
Midwest
Review of Books

           
Day of the Cheetah

           
The shattering story of a Soviet
hijacking of
America
’s most advanced fighter plane—and the greatest high-tech chase of all
time.

           
“Quite a ride ... Terrific.
Authentic and gripping!”

           
—New York Times

           
“Breathtaking dogfights . . .
Exhilarating high-tech adventure.”

—Library Journal

           
“His strongest novel to date ...
Brown keeps building suspense as the novel races to a shocking finale.”

           
-
Orlando
Sentinel

“Exciting!”

           
—
Milwaukee
Sentinel

           
Silver
Tower

           
A Soviet invasion of the
Middle East
sparks a grueling counterattack from
America
’s newest laser defense system.

           
‘‘Riveting, action-packed ... a
fast-paced thriller that is impossible to put down!”

—UPI

           
‘‘Intriguing political projections .
. . Tense high-tech dogfights.”

—Publishers Weekly

           
“High-tech, high-thrills ... a
slam-bang finale!”

           
—Kirkus

           
“A rich feast for military hardware
fans.”

—Booklist

           
“An all-too-possible scenario.”

—Book Alert

           
Flight of the Old Dog

           
Dale Brown’s riveting debut novel. A
battle-scarred bomber is renovated with modem hardware to fight the Soviets’
devastating new technology.

           
“A superbly crafted adventure . ..
Exciting!”

           
—W.E.B.
GRIFFIN,
bestselling author of
Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor
and
The Corps
series

           
“Brown kept me glued to the chair
... a shattering climax. A terrific flying yam!”

           
—STEPHEN COONTS,
author
of Flight of the Intruder

           
“A tense, compelling adventure tale
of the first order.”

           
—Booklist

           
"A page turner!"

---
Richmond
Times-Dispatch

           
Maps
appearing on pages xxiv-xxv, 233, and 331 by Lisa
Amoroso.

           
This
Berkley
book contains the complete text of the
original
hardcover edition. It has been completely reset in a typeface
designed for easy reading, and was printed from new film.

           
SKY
MASTERS

           
A
Berkley
Book/published by arrangement with
Donald I. Fine/G. P. Putnam’s Sons

           
PRINTING HISTORY

           
Donald
I. Fine/G. P. Putnam’s Sons edition/July 1991
Published simultaneously in
Canada
Berkley
edition/May 1992

           
All
rights reserved.

           
Copyright
© 1991 by Dale F. Brown, Inc.

           
Cover
illustration © 1991 by
Rob Wood, Stansbury Ronsaville Wood Inc.

           
This
book may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by
mimeograph or any other means, without permission. For
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