Scott Shepard, a former Air Force test pilot and retired commercial airline captain accepts a part-time managerial position at the Loretto Chapel in his home town of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Chapel is known for what is called it's legendary "Miraculous Staircase." The spiral staircase built in 1868 from wood and held together with wooden pegs has no center support. Its unique engineering design and construction was completed in complete isolation by an unknown stranger. The Sisters of Loretto credit Saint Joseph. There are 33 stairs...the age of Christ at the time of his death. Only weeks after Shepard's arrival at Loretto; the stairway develops a small fracture in its wooden support...a trigger event for new miracles that soon follow. Scott Shepard's retirement is about to end. His life is about to change, forever.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Loved this book! Well researched and fun to read! Characters are well defined and the story just takes you away! I would highly recommend this book!!"- "It's an easy/quick read that gives you a chance to think about the real possibly of angels and what they do. Miracles are possible, or are they? I really found it hard to put my kindel down."- "Very good story! I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys aviation and how it was a feel good story. I enjoyed the the characters and the fast pace of the book. A pleasant surprise."- "...You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this book."
Author: Tim Hedlin,Tim G. Hedlin Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Published: 10/19/2012 Pages: 266 Binding Type: Paperback Weight: 0.75lbs Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.60d ISBN: 9781478399582
About the Author Tim Hedlin is an Air Force veteran, a "part-time" pilot, and a "full-time" free lance writer-producer currently residing with family in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Mr. Hedlin has served as an information ambassador for NASA/ Jet Propulsion Laboratory- (JPL ) for six years... pursued advanced communication studies at Northwestern University and written and produced radio and video documentaries on a wide variety of subjects including aviation and the space program. Other interests have led him to serve on the boards of Chicago UNICEF and Covenant World Relief . He has traveled to developing nations and worked on relief projects. Mr. Hedlin also has been a administrator at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock, Illinois. "I am an aviation enthusiast who loves flying. 'Breakaway'is a novel with a positive message as well a fast reading adventure story that captures the spirit of flight... I welcome you on-board!"
