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    Joe Devlin: and the Lost Star Fighter: Space Academy, #2
    Joe Devlin: and the Lost Star Fighter: Space Academy, #2
    Joe Devlin: and the Lost Star Fighter: Space Academy, #2
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    Joe Devlin: and the Lost Star Fighter: Space Academy, #2

    By James R. Thomas

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    Joe Devlin is midway through his second year at the Space Academy with his father and sister deployed in the war against the Tourians. When someone close to Joe is Missing in Action, can he against all odds, find out what happened? Will he be pushed past his limits as a pilot during his quest for the answers? The Tourians are waiting! Reading ages 8+

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJames R. Thomas Publishing
    Release dateJan 6, 2014
    ISBN9781480254190
    Joe Devlin: and the Lost Star Fighter: Space Academy, #2
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    James R. Thomas

    Author James R. Thomas takes young readers into the world of space travel, teaches them the importance of conservation, and tackles the topic of helping children cope when a parent is deployed in the military. Many of his stories were inspired by his military service and the challenges his own family faced with his deployments. The author also brings his love of science fiction to life and teaches children to be socially conscious about our planet. In his books, James addresses a variety of life issues for young readers. His goal is to help children build an awareness of the world around them and to empower them to reach for the stars. Through his character, Joe Devlin, children can explore space travel of the future in the intergalactic world of the Space Academy series. This series was inspired by the author’s deployment to Afghanistan, during which he had promised to write a story for his son, whom the character, Joe Devlin, was based upon. James’s conservation series teaches children the importance of keeping our planet healthy and safe while showing them that every single person, including the reader, can make an impact on the planet, good or bad. In addition, James has published two stand-alone books. One covers the importance of telling the truth and the other teaches children about allergies. To round out his versatility as an author, James tapped into his own life experiences and crafted a series to help younger children cope with the deployment of a loved one. James also has expanded internationally, with his books now published in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. To round out his versatility as an author, James tapped into his own life experiences as a United States Naval Commander, Naval Pilot, and prior Marine and crafted a series to help younger children cope with the deployment of a loved one. James is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, with a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering, and he holds an advanced degree in business administration. He is married with a son and a daughter and resides in Chesapeake, Virginia. When he is not writing, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and flying.

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      Joe Devlin - James R. Thomas

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      Copyright © 2013 by James R. Thomas

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

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      DEDICATION

      To my daughter Emilie, who said during my year-long deployment to Afghanistan, Daddy, I like you. Why did you have to leave? Baby Girl, Daddy loves you!

      J.T.

      Map of the Tourian Void

      Raspur .

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      Condo .

      Melfar .

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      .   Tri-Suns  .

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      Split .

      Fandor .

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      The Great Expanse

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      Bandor .

      1

      PILOT TRAINING

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      Cadet Joe Devlin walked toward the hangar exit of the air dock. The heat of the day was already filling the air. Joe was wearing a lightweight flightsuit, having just removed his pilot gear. His upper collar and lower back were sweat-soaked and warm from wearing the bulky gear. A small breeze blowing through the hangar failed to cool him off.

      Joe's X5 Viper Star Fighter was being refueled and readied for the next day’s flight. He had just completed a key training mission and his emotions were overflowing with feelings of achievement. Since being switched from a navigator to a cadet pilot, he had spent the last six months flying extra flights to catch up to his classmates. It had been physically and mentally demanding on him; however, he was finally caught up.

      Joe was now halfway through his second year at the Space Academy as a Cadet Third Class and was becoming a skilled pilot. During his flight training, he out flew both the third and fourth year cadets. In a few simulated combat flights, he even beat some of the most experienced instructors.

      This did not surprise most people who knew Joe, since he was the person who had almost single-handedly defeated the Tourians last year, saving the City of Dansburg. He was the first cadet to ever win the Medal of Valor and now was almost as famous as his father, Don Devlin, the Commander of the Black Aces. Commander Devlin was a legend in the Intergalactic Space Force, the ISF.

      Joe’s home planet of Bandor was in its twelfth year of war, and its people desperately needed new heroes to distract them from the harsh realities of combat. Joe was their newest champion. This brought a newfound confidence to Joe’s attitude. Well at least until he saw her . . . Mandy Sand. She was beautiful, with long brown hair, blue eyes, and she was walking right toward him.

      Joe had accidently tripped on a crack in the hangar floor, just as he was walking by her. Quickly regaining his composure, Joe tried to play it off, but it was too late. Mandy saw his misstep.

      Cadet Mandy Sand was a Second Class, who Joe regularly flew against in the simulated combat flights. Even with her being senior in rank to him, they were equals in flight skills and he respected that. However, when around her on the ground, he kept on making a clumsy fool of himself.

      Mandy slowly turned her head and waved to Joe, as she walked past him. At that precise moment, Joe tripped again, but this time on his own two feet. Unbelievable, thought Joe. I can’t even walk and say hello at the same time.

      Mandy giggled at Joe’s stumble and then smiled, as she continued walking toward the hangar doors.

      Joe quickly regained his balance, but it was too late to say hello. She was already walking through the doors. As Joe tried to follow her, Commander Nelson seemed to come out of nowhere, blocking his way.

      Nelson had waited for Joe outside of the hangar and swiftly put his hand on Joe’s shoulder, making the block complete. Mandy disappeared into the stream of cadets walking to class. Cadet Devlin, I've heard that you caught up in the flight program.

      Yes, Sir! I would like to keep flying double flights to get ahead, if they'll allow me?

      Nelson looked bothered, as if he had something to tell Joe, but couldn't. I'll see what I can do. Nelson paused for a few seconds, looking for his words. "Have you heard about the Tourian strikes against the ISF in the Void . . . recently? I mean, has anyone talked to you

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