Lone Star Book Blog Tour: Beyond the Horizon by Ella Carey (Review)

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BEYOND THE HORIZON
by
ELLA CAREY
Historical Fiction / Friendship
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Date of Publication: October 15, 2019
Number of Pages: 326

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From the author of The House by the Lake comes a powerful novel of friendship during World War II, fighting for the truth, and making peace with the past.
At the height of World War II, Eva Scott’s dream comes true. Accepted into the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), she leaves balmy California and the man she loves for grueling training in Texas, ultimately landing at formidable Camp Davis in North Carolina.
Vastly outnumbered by men and amid contempt, discrimination, and sabotage, Eva and her closest friends, the unconventional Nina and straight-laced Helena, remain loyal to their mission and to each other. They stay focused on the horizon, determined to prove themselves capable women pilots. Until a fatal mission sends Eva’s dream crashing to earth . . .
Now, decades later, is it possible to discover the truth about the night that changed her life? Is there any hope she’ll recover all that she’s lost? When Eva finds herself embroiled in the fight to get military recognition for the WASP, she’s forced to confront the past, and to make a decision that could forever change her future.
Thrilling and inspiring, Beyond the Horizon is a portrait of love, friendship, and valor in a time of war—and a tribute to the brave women who risked their lives for their country.
PRAISE FOR BEYOND THE HORIZON:

“With snappy dialogue, impressive historical details, a sense of adventure and courage on every page, and even a love story, Ella Carey has hit all the markers that make fine historical fiction.”
—Ann Howard Creel, bestselling author ofThe Whiskey Sea

 “Fans of inspirational World War II fiction will cheer on Eva and her fellow pilots as they chase their dreams, endure heartbreak, and discover their true strength. Carey’s evocative descriptions bring home the exhilaration of flight—and the everyday indignities endured by young women who challenged the expectations of their time. The story’s final twist makes for a surprising and moving conclusion.”—Elizabeth Blackwell, author ofOn a Cold Dark SeaandIn the Shadow of Lakecrest


“A moving, beautifully written novel about the amazing WASP during WWII. True to life and packed full of emotion. I thoroughly enjoyed feeling like I was one of these extraordinary women pilots as I read the story.”—Soraya M. Lane, Amazon Charts bestselling author ofThe Girls of Pearl Harbor

“I guess war makes either fools or heroes of us all.”

Beyond the Horizon by Ella Carey will draw you in and take you on an unforgettable ride across the sky, across relationships, and across time. Eva Scott wants to do her part for the war effort, but being a Rosie the Riveter is not enough. She wants to fly! Eva’s friend and secret childhood crush, Harry, teaches her to fly and prepares her to apply to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program. When Eva and her best friend, Nina, are accepted into the program in 1943 and journey to Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas, their fascinating, incredible, and extremely dangerous adventure finally begins.

But in the 1940s, at the height of WWII, the life of a female pilot is anything but rosy. Ella Carey paints an interesting and often frustrating picture of the struggles, heartache, and triumph of these brave girls, who simply want to fly and do their part for their country. Beyond the Horizon follows two paths. At the beginning of the book and at the start of each chapter, Eva is appealing to Congress to have the WASP recognized as military personnel, with all the benefits that entails. It is 1977, and Eva recalls all the details of her time as a WASP, except for the accident that ended her career as a female pilot during WWII. The chapters then outline her experience as a trainee at Avenger Field and as a pilot at her first and only assignment at Camp Davis in North Carolina.

First and foremost, this story is about the indestructible bond of friendship that withstands both time and death. While Beyond the Horizon is a work of fiction, it is ultimately a tribute to the real women who weathered the harsh training conditions to learn to fly any military aircraft, the discrimination for being a woman doing a man’s job, and the dangerous missions that took grit and fortitude to carry out. These women deserve respect and acknowledgement, and Beyond the Horizon does just that.

Ella Carey’s writing is solid and substantial, delivering some 1940s lingo and amazing characterization that make the overall story believable, entertaining, and crazy hard to put down. According to Nina, “Sounds like a gas,” and Beyond the Horizon is definitely a gas. All fun aside, the story is well researched and well executed. This intricate and fabulous tale will appeal to both history buffs and people who simply enjoy a good story about love, life, loss, and self-discovery. The ending chapters are filled with enough emotional turbulence to bring down a Helldiver and to blur your vision with tears as Eva finally discovers the truth about that long-ago accident and as she safely lands in the exact spot in which she was always meant to be.

Enter the giveaway below on or before October 27, 2019, for a chance to win a paperback copy of Beyond the Horizon by Ella Carey.

I received a free copy of this book from Lone Star Book Blog Tours in exchange for my honest review.

Ella Carey is the international bestselling author of The Things We Don’t Say, Secret Shores, From a Paris Balcony, The House by the Lake, and Paris Time Capsule. Her books have been published in over fourteen countries, in twelve languages. Her sixth novel is Beyond The Horizon, set around the Women Air Force Service Pilots during World War Two.Ella is incredibly excited to share this book with her readers, as her mother was a W.A.A.A.F during World War Two, and her father was in the R.A.F, flying airplanes over occupied France. Ella traveled to Sweetwater, Texas, to research the novel, and is grateful to Ann Hobing, the then Executive Director of the WASP museum for sharing her wonderful knowledge of the WASP. Ella also worked with two pilots to craft the flight scenes.

Ella loves to connect with her readers For more information on the background to her novels and updates about her next release, and to contact her about appearances at your local book club, please visit her website.

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OCTOBER 17-27, 2019
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4 Replies to “Lone Star Book Blog Tour: Beyond the Horizon by Ella Carey (Review)”

  1. Wasn’t it a gas? I learned so much along the way of reading this book — and it was fascinating going along for the ride. Thanks for a great review.