The Aviator Audiobook By Craig DiLouie cover art

The Aviator

A Novel of the Sino-American War (The Aviator: Stories of Future Wars Series, Book 1)

 Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER

3 months free
Try for $0.00
Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.

The Aviator

By: Craig DiLouie
Narrated by: Garrett Brown
Try for $0.00

$0.00/mo. after 3 months. Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $11.87

Buy for $11.87

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

In the near future, the United States has fought a short, bloody war with China in the Pacific. The fighting is over, but the US Navy maintains a blockade. Some call it the First Sino-American War. Others worry it is the start of World War III.

In a prison cell in Beijing, Navy fighter pilot Jack Knapp tells his story about the victory in the Battle of Taiwan and how he ended up in a Chinese show trial, accused of crimes against humanity.

With his life in the balance, Jack will have to choose between survival and participating in his captors’ lies, and ultimately learn the true meaning of heroism in a war between superpowers where even stories are weapons.

©2021 Craig DiLouie (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing Adventure Genre Fiction Military Science Fiction Thriller & Suspense War & Military Military Fiction War Fiction
All stars
Most relevant  
Good from the start. There was no endless backstory fluff. I kinda wish it had a sequel.

Add this to your list

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Strong story. Great details that shows the author's knowledge of the Navy. Weird hanging ending.

Good book

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Garrett Brown is the absolute best voice narrator I have ever heard. I will have to search for more titles by him.

The story is enjoyable, and could very well be a precursor to tomorrow's headlines. Brown's narration really brings it to life.

The very best narrator I've ever heard,

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
The tale begins detailing Jack Knapp’s induction and training to become a Navy fighter pilot. This part is not very long but leads us into a war over Taipan’s declaration of independence from China, Knapp’s capture, and a public trial with the Chinese. To save his life, so to speak, Knapp was ordered to write a confession about the hospital ship he was accused of destroying. Instead, Knapp wrote a dissertation on his life as a Navy fighter pilot, flying his Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and his actions during the war; no mention of a hospital ship. The story was very interesting and exciting. A journal of potential WWIII with China from a pilot’s first-hand view.

Do your job like a pro Nugget!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
My least satisfying read by Craig DiLouie. Too fragmented to follow as easily as Deep Dive or Armor.

Aviator: missed target

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I liked this story. The main character is insecure and searching for meaning in life. During his journey we see him mature while dealing with fear, loss, and love, all in the backdrop of war to finally find out who he is. It’s not a coming of age story, but rather a tale of blossoming fully into life. Enjoy!

Really entertaining

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I enjoyed listening to this book. The story is excellent as well as the audio performance!
Definitely learned about some of the life on a aircraft carrier. My Brother flew off the Aircraft Carrier the Mighty O! He shared stories of his experiences on it. Definitely made this real life drama! Thank you Garrett for bringing it to life!

A must listen.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
loved it and kept my attention I would like the ending a little bit different but enjoyed it on nevertheless

another good war story kept my attention would

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Great story that flows well. loaded with technical accuracy, thoughts right out of the heads of service members, and rich with emotions. The self depreciating humor is delivered perfectly by the narrator. I can't wait to start book 2

Great story and narration

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.