This the author's first novel in a series spanning two World Wars is centred around perhaps the bravest and most romanticised figure in modern military history - the dashing World War I fighter pilot. Resulting in a compulsively readable story David Falash shows his mastery of prose and lures the reader to the final page at breakneck speed. Mainly aimed at the male section of the public it is nonetheless of appeal to anyone who shares a passion for airplanes and war stories. At 15, most boys are busy hanging out, playing around and just basically enjoying life doing absolutely nothing. But Mick Gallagher was practically a grown man at that age, and knew exactly who he was and what he wanted. Emerald Ace is a story of love: love for Ireland, love for girl who captured his heart and the love for flying - I enjoyed every moment of reading it, and was nearly out of breath on the last page as I read the cliffhanger ending of this first book. I'd love to read the sequel. -- Review from Amazon.co.uk