On the Wings of Eagles continues the saga of
Wisconsin farm boy Otto Kerchner as he, his sister Mata and the community of
Pioneer Lake make their way in the brave new world of post-World War II
America. This sequel to On Wings of the
Morning (which details Otto’s service as a B-17 pilot, a fiery crash
landing and his long recovery from physical and psychological wounds),
recreates a simpler world in which family and community play a vital role. In
this continuation of the story, Otto starts up an airline, experiences a
wedding, witnesses another fiery crash, commands a bomber squadron in the
Korean War, runs an air circus and tries to come to terms with a figure from
his past.
On the Wings of Eagles features
the warmth and rich characterization readers of all ages enjoyed in the first
book, and is sure to become a new favorite among the many fans of Otto, his
friends and family. These first two books in the Beyond the Blue Horizon series will inspire and engage readers from
Young Adult on up.