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Paul, Stars & Wind
Paul, Stars & Wind
Historical Non-Fiction; World War II
Copyright © 2025 by J.P. Barelli
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My family history and aeronautical knowledge inspired me to write Paul, Stars & Wind, the true story of my uncle, who as a young man, flew into the heart of battle during World War II. In the skies over Eastern Europe, danger comes from every direction between enemy fighters and the ever-present threat of mechanical failure. For Second Lieutenant Paul E. Miller and the crew of the Star Grazer, a B-24 Liberator bomber, every mission might be their last.
Based on true accounts from the 456th Bomb Group, the story follows the courageous crew of the Star Grazer as they combat exhaustion, grief, and the harrowing odds of aerial warfare. While history remembers battles and strategies, this story shines a light on the humanity behind the headlines, especially the real life love story of Paul Miller and his wife. The laughter, the loss, and the unbreakable bonds formed at 25,000 feet pay tribute to the men who risked everything.
Johnny's War
Johnny's War
Historical Fiction; World War II; Coming of Age
Copyright © 2025 by J.P. Barelli
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It's 1942 in Kansas City, and Johnny's yearning to follow his young uncle into the Navy and join the brutal battles of the Pacific.
No one in town or his family think he should go, and the community tries to dissuade him. As pressure mounts from all sides, Johnny must choose. Will he defy his family and friends to fight for something greater? Will he listen to them ?
Sweet Hyperion
Historical Fiction; Faith-Based; Wholesome; Heartwarming
Copyright © 2025 by J.P. Barelli
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My experience as an airplane pilot and flight instructor since the 1960s provided valuable background knowledge for my novel Sweet Hyperion, which details a top-secret World War II plane that needs to complete its testing and move to another location.
But when the company’s test pilot is murdered, what does the young female president of the aeronautics company do, especially since she needs the government contract? She must fly the plane herself! Her plane is sabotaged and crashes. Her life is saved, but forever changed when she meets orphaned children and someone very special. Does she now need to change her long-term life goals and plans?
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