Two From The Air Adventure Series

Sometimes it’s fun to return to the classics of the Golden Age. With the vast collection in the L. Ron Hubbard Library, available through Galaxy Press, it’s now easier than ever and lots of fun.

Today I’d like to share my thoughts on two audios from the Air Adventure series. Both have recently won awards. Audio Best Audio of the Year was awarded to MAN-KILLERS OF THE AIR. TROUBLE ON HIS WINGS was named Publisher’s Weekly Best of the Audio Year Listen Up Award.

MAN-KILLERS OF THE AIR by L. Ron Hubbard

Smoke Burnham is a colorful daredevil in the air that loves racing, but hates crowds. To help him keep the onlookers at bay, Smoke has an eccentric flying companion, a pet cheetah named Patty.

Smoke has signed up for the international air race that will take him and Sandy on the flight of their lives. The race will take them to Central America, over the Andes and across the Brazilian jungle. In addition, Smoke has to contend with a newspaper mogul who wants to make this his last flight and win over the woman he loves.

The multicast performance, featuring Shane Johnson, does an excellent job bringing the characters to life. The various mannerisms draws the listeners in. Add in the music and special effects and the listener feels like they are in the plane with Smoke and Patty. Also performing on the audio are Corey Burton, R.F. Daley, Keli Daniels, and Jim Meskimer.

The story is fast pace and will capture your attention from beginning to end. This story was originally published in the June 1935 issue of  Five Novels Monthly.

Man-Killers of the Air by L. Ron Hubbard, Galaxy Press, @2008, ISBN: 978-1592122295, Unabridged, 2 Discs, Listening Time: 2 Hours

FTC Full Disclosure - This audio book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
 

TROUBLE ON HIS WINGS by L. Ron Hubbard

When it comes to a hard-working ‘picture-chaser’ for the newsreels, there’s none no better than Johnny Brice, even if he is a bit hotheaded.

Johnny loves getting in the middle of the story to get the best coverage. All is going well for him until the day he saves the beautiful golden-haired girl from the ocean during a ship disaster.

Bringing nothing but bad luck, Johnny calls her ‘Jinx.’ No matter where he goes for a story, he can’t seem to get a good shot. To make matters worse, he can’t seem to get rid of ‘Jinx’ either.

The talented multicast, featuring Jennifer Aspen, gives the characters their own distinct voices. With the addition of music and special effects, the listeners are placed in the middle of the action. Others performing include: Bob Casco, R.F. Daley, Jim Meskimen, and Matt Scott.

Moving at a fast pace, the story grabs listeners attention and hold it until the end transporting them to a different place and time. This story was originally published in the January 1939 issue of Five Novels Monthly.

Trouble On His Wings by L. Ron Hubbard, Galaxy Press, @2008, ISBN: 978-1592123087, Unabridged, 2 Discs, Listening Time: 2 Hours

FTC Full Disclosure - This audio book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.
 
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