At the dawn of the First World War, Manfred von Richthofen seeks renown as a cavalry officer in the German army. His path to glory leads to the fledgling German air force and there he discovers a deadly talent for air-to-air combat.

Richthofen learns that in the air, victory and renown come at the expense of other men’s lives. A heavy burden that grinds against his soul. To the soldiers and people of Germany, he is the pride of an empire. To his foes, the Red Baron. As the wounds to his body and spirit mount, however, Richthofen learns that even heroes have limits. With the war entering its final stages, his greatest battle will be finding the strength to keep fighting.

"This was one of the most fascinating history novels I have ever read." - LTC John Cofield, former F-15 fighter pilot

"This book nails the up close and brutal nature of WWI aerial combat like I’ve never seen before." - Military and Veteran's Fiction Review Blog: Sound Off!