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Eric Auxier is the author of There I Wuz! Volume IV (2017), Yakuza Dynasty (2016), There I Wuz! Volume III (2016), Jihadi Hijacking (2015), There I Wuz! Volume II (2015).

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There I Wuz! Volume IV

release date: Oct 11, 2017
There I Wuz! Volume IV
Volume 4: The People "The engine is the heart of an airplane, but the pilot is its soul."-Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh, author of The War in the Air We all marvel at the miracle of flight, but without the human pilot, all those pretty metal curves are nothing but inanimate objects lying dead and dormant on the tarmac. In his latest volume of true tales from the sky, Eric "Cap''n Aux" Auxier celebrates these intrepid pilots and their stories. Once again, Cap''n Aux puts YOU in the driver''s seat at 30,000 feet! More stories, more photos, more guest authors, more love, laughs and tears, in an adventure spanning over 3 decades in the sky! In the final volume of this series, Cap''n Aux features over 10 aviation personalities, who spin their own adrenaline-pumping yarns. Only difference is, these tall tales are true! Eric Auxier is a Captain for a major U.S. airline, with over 22,000 hours of flying. He is the author of 9 books, including the Amazon Top 100 Breakthrough novel, The Last Bush Pilots, as well as the Code Name: Dodger Young Adult "Spy/Fly" series. He is a Columnist for Airways Magazine, and his blog Adventures of Cap''n Aux (capnaux.com) is read by thousands worldwide. There I Wuz! Volume IV is his ninth book; his eighth, Yakuza Connection, received Online Book Club''s highest rating. "I freaking love this series!"-Steve Thorne, pilot-videographer, flightchops.com "Captain Eric Auxier is not just a pilot, he is an aviation author, ambassador and legend. Not just one of the rare breed of expert aviators who flies the big jets, but one who opens the bullet-proof cockpit door and welcomes us into the most technically-advanced, risk-laden, yet safest profession." -Captain Richard de Crespigny, author, QF32

Yakuza Dynasty

release date: Sep 29, 2016
Yakuza Dynasty
"4/4 STARS-One of the best books I''ve ever read! More twists and turns than many mysteries. Absolutely in the same league as the Harry Potter series!"-Online Book Club Official Review The Artful Dodger faces his greatest foe yet: Himself! Michiko aimed a bright pink pistol at my gut . . . She giggled. "Sakura was right. All you have to do is scream like a damsel in distress, and Justin Reed will come running straight into your arms." Troubled by confusing childhood memories, Justin and his adopted father Bob search for clues to Justin''s past. But his past, they discover too late, is searching for him. Lost in Asia and inexplicably pursued by Korean and Japanese mobsters, Justin must use every ounce of his CIA training and street skills to battle mafia thugs, modern-day ninjas-and a stunning, pink-haired Harajuku punker named Michiko. Fighting for his very life, Justin unearths a secret from his childhood so shocking that not even his CIA training could prepare him. FINAL MISSION of the CODE NAME: DODGER Spy/Fly series!

There I Wuz! Volume III

release date: Jun 14, 2016
There I Wuz! Volume III
"I focus on the bandit and not on the crushing power of my 9G turn. The F-22''s gun is my only remaining weapon."-Excerpt from Volume III"s "Airborne Assassins," by Major Rob Burgon Once again, Author Eric "Cap''n Aux" Auxier puts YOU in the driver''s seat at 30,000 feet! More stories, more photos, more guest authors, more love, laughs and tears, in an adventure spanning over 3 decades in the sky! In this special, military-themed volume, Cap''n Aux takes a backseat to several Ace Top Gunners of today and yesteryear, who spin their own adrenaline-pumping yarns. Only difference is, these tall tales are true! Eric Auxier is a Captain for a major U.S. airline, with over 21,000 hours of flying. He is the author of the Amazon Top 100 Breakthrough novel, The Last Bush Pilots, as well as the Code Name: Dodger Young Adult "Spy/Fly" series. He is a Columnist for Airways Magazine, and his blog Adventures of Cap''n Aux (capnaux.com) is read by thousands worldwide. There I Wuz! Volume III is his seventh book; his eighth, Yakuza Connection, is due November, 2016. "I freaking love this series!"-Steve Thorne, pilot-videographer, flightchops.com "Volume 3 is Auxier''s best yet. An entertaining peek at the highlights, and sometimes lowlights, of military and commercial pilots who''ve been-there-done-that." -Ron Rapp, professional pilot-writer, rapp.org "Captain Eric Auxier is not just a pilot, he is an aviation author, ambassador and legend. Not just one of the rare breed of expert aviators who flies the big jets, but one who opens the bullet-proof cockpit door and welcomes us into the most technically-advanced, risk-laden, yet safest profession." -Captain Richard de Crespigny, author, QF32

Jihadi Hijacking

release date: Oct 07, 2015
Jihadi Hijacking
The term "Jihad" is widely misunderstood in western culture. To the world''s peace-loving Muslims, it signifies the holy inner struggle to seek the 5 pillars of Islam. A misguided few, however, have corrupted it into a call for war . . .1 Orphan. 1 Spy. 6 Hijackers...BRACE FOR IMPACT!Teen orphan Justin Reed has settled into the quiet suburban life as CIA secret agent Bob Cheney''s newly-adopted son. He''s getting good grades, shining on the Panther''s JV wrestling and baseball teams, and loving his crazy new girlfriend, Joya. In his spare time, he plays Flight Sim 3000. Finally, he''s put the nightmare of the spy world behind him for good. Or has he? When their airliner is hijacked by armed terrorists-including Najla, a mysterious teen girl with striking green eyes-it''s up to Justin and Bob to take it back. But that is only half the problem: even if they can overcome the terrorists, who''s left to fly the plane? Worse, in their effort to save the day, the two uncover a plot that could trigger World War 3. Once again, Justin must rely on his old orphan street smarts-and his new CIA spy training-to take on armed terrorists and prevent apocalypse.Every passenger''s nightmare-and every simulator pilot''s fantasy!MISSION 3 OF THE CODE NAME: DODGER "SPY/FLY" ACTION ADVENTURE SERIES!

There I Wuz! Volume II

release date: Jul 10, 2015
There I Wuz! Volume II
"Captain, we''ve got a passenger losing consciousness." What do you do, Captain? Declare an Emergency and divert for an overweight landing? Or, risk the passenger''s life and continue to destination, hours away? It''s your call, but hurtling through the sky at ten miles per minute, you''d better act fast. Once again, Author Eric "Cap''n Aux" Auxier puts YOU in the driver''s seat of his Airbus A321. More stories, more photos, more guest authors, more love, laughs and tears at Flight Level 390, in an adventure spanning over 3 decades in the sky! Several pilot-authors, including Karlene Petitt (Flight to Success), Mark L. Berry (13,760 Feet), Ron Rapp (rapp.org) and Jean Denis Marcellin (The Pilot Factor) contribute to this anthology as well. In one story, guest writer Tawni Waters, an Award-winning literary and travel writer and author of the bestseller, Beauty of the Broken, writes-quite hysterically-about the time she navigated Mexico using only her . . . breasts. OK, ''nuff said-you just gotta read it! (Note to concerned parents: all stories in this book series are rated no worse than a very mild PG!) Eric Auxier is a captain for a major U.S. airline, with over 21,000 hours of flying. He is the author of the 2013 Amazon Top 100 Breakthrough novel, The Last Bush Pilots, as well as the Code Name: Dodger Young Adult "Spy/Fly" series. He is a columnist for Airways Magazine, and his blog Adventures of Cap''n Aux (capnaux.com) is read by thousands worldwide. There I Wuz! V. II is his fifth book; his sixth, Jihadi Hijacking, is due November 2015. "When we come across an aviator with a gift for storytelling, those adventures jump off the page. Eric Auxier is such an author, and There I Wuz! is the book."-Karlene Petitt, Pilot, CNN Correspondent, Author, Flight to Success "With his signature brand of riveting prose, Captain Auxier brings aviation to life in vivid, spellbinding color."-Tawni Waters, Author, Beauty of the Broken "Like watching a slide show of the life of a pilot. You will seriously enjoy this fast-paced read."-PaxView Jeff (paxview.wordpress.com) "Great stories from the pointy end of the plane." -Michael Lothrop, Pilot, Author, Stall Recovery (flymaine.blogspot.com) "Eric takes our minds on a wild ride of fun, laughter, and hair-raising flying tales. A thriller in every sense of the term!" -Jean Denis Marcellin, Pilot, Author, The Pilot Factor

There I Wuz! Adventures from 3 Decades in the Sky

release date: Apr 11, 2014
There I Wuz! Adventures from 3 Decades in the Sky
""The altimeter spins backwards in a blur, like a mad scientist''s time travel clock."" True tales from 30,000 feet! Life is an adventure; life in the sky, exponentially so. And Airline Pilot-Author-Blogger Eric "Cap''n Aux" Auxier has done it all. For the first time, enjoy a collection of Captain Auxier''s stories from such publications as Airways magazine, Plane & Pilot, NYCAviation.com and his own blog (capnaux.com). Also included are several unpublished works, guest stories from fellow pilot-authors and other gems. From his first moment leaving earth in a hang glider as a daring (make that foolish) young teen, to his scud running escapades as a young bush pilot in Alaska; from dodging hurricanes in the Caribbean to an explosive decompression in an airliner, Captain Auxier chronicles a life in the sky few can only dream of. With over 20,000 flight hours, Eric Auxier is a Captain for a major U.S. airline and the author of "The Last Bush Pilots," an Amazon Top 100 Breakthrough Novel. He is a regular contributor to Airways Magazine and NYCAviation.com. Mr. Auxier blogs at capnaux.com.

The Last Bush Pilots

release date: Nov 17, 2012
The Last Bush Pilots
TOP 100 FINALIST-AMAZON BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL AWARDS!"You won''t want to put down THE LAST BUSH PILOTS while the midnight sun still shines."-Airways MagazineKINDLE EDITION: http://goo.gl/fRv9t--------"MAYDAY, MADAY! I''M GOING DOWN, I''M GOING D-"So begins the literary thrill ride that is "The Last Bush Pilots."Author, airline Captain and popular blogger Eric Auxier brings his former bush flying to life in his second novel, "The Last Bush Pilots."Two young pilots, Daniel "DC" Alva and Allen David Foley, take on the world''s most dangerous flying: the Alaska bush. But Mother Nature-and a sexy Native Alaskan-stand in their way.Southeast Alaska Seaplanes, Juneau. Retired airline Captain Dusty Tucker pilots a renegade band of flying misfits. Meet legendary bush pilot Jake "Crash" Whitakker, equally adept at landing planes and ladies-and "crashin'' ''em" as well; prankster pilot Ralph Olaphsen, who once set an extinct volcano ablaze on April Fool''s Day; and no-nonsense Check Airman Holly Innes, trying to cut a respectable niche in the notoriously macho bush pilot world-while escaping a dangerous past.Amid Alaska''s volatile skies, DC and Allen face escalating challenges in and out of the cockpit. As the two "cheechackos," or greenhorns, learn the ropes, they are also roped into Crash and Ralph''s hare-brained scheme, "Operation Dirty Harry." Under the suspicious nose of Draconian FAA Inspector Frederick Bruner, the pilots hatch a plot to hijack and rescue a planeload of orphaned bear cubs. Moreover, mischievous Tlingit Indian Tonya Hunter, as wild and unpredictable as the land in which she lives, plays the two lovestruck cheechackos against each other.But the true villain of the story is Mother Nature herself. Alaska''s notoriously fickle weather and rugged terrain take on a life of its own. Can the two cheechackos survive Her relentless onslaught and launch their fledgeling airline careers? "Eric Auxier is the next Tom Clancy of Aviation." -Tawni Waters, Author, "Beauty of the Broken," "Siren Song," Grand Prize Recipient - "Best Travel Writers of 2010.""With over 12,000 hours of Alaskan bush flying, reading ''The Last Bush Pilots'' was like looking in a mirror. Nice work, Eric." -CloudDancer, Author, "CloudDancer''s Alaskan Chronicles" "Eric paints a picture of flying with words that are every bit as beautiful and moving as anything ever drawn or photographed. " -Aviationguy.com"I flew through The Last Bush Pilots in one sitting, keeping my seatbelt securely fastened. A fast-paced tale, thoroughly enjoyed."-John Wegg, Editor Airways Magazine Visit www.lastbushpilots.com to view the 30-second trailer!

Code Name: Dodger

release date: Aug 12, 2012
Code Name: Dodger
TEENER SKATER PUNKER SPY Streetwise teen orphan Justin Reed and beautiful illegal immigrant Mira Dominguez must outwit Justin''s father''s killer-the evil spy Pharaoh. Mission 1 of the popular Young Adult spy series.
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