When Heroes Flew: Where the Dawn Comes Up Like Thunder

During World War II, Army Air Forces aviator Major Rod Shepherd is returned to active duty following severe injuries sustained in Burma. Beyond his official orders, Rod pursues a personal mission: locating Army nurse Eve Johannsen, whom top Army brass claim does not exist. Rod carries out his primary military duties while conducting a clandestine search for answers, navigating treacherous flight conditions and confronting the horrors of the Japanese regime. His quest ultimately requires him to challenge the highest levels of command in hopes of uncovering the truth and finding Eve. H.W. "Buzz" Bernard, a former Air Force officer, draws on aerial combat and wartime experiences in the China-Burma-India Theater. The novel weaves together military duty and personal determination across the far reaches of the globe.