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Antony Simich
An aviation pilot by profession, Antony Simich brings a rare authenticity to high-action thrillers set in the sky. With a career spanning four decades, six continents, multiple airlines and thousands of flight hours in everything from two-seat planes to long-haul wide-body jets seating 500 passengers, he has experienced commercial aviation from every angle: routine rhythms, high-pressure decisions and unexpected moments at 35,000 feet make up his regular day.
Beyond the technical world of aviation, Antony also draws creative inspiration from the human side of the industry: the camaraderie forged in cockpits and crew rooms versus the quiet isolation of long-haul nights, the fleeting romance of life between cities, and the ever-present edge of risk. He continues his career flying for an international flag carrier, which brings an unmistakable truth to the world he writes about.
His debut novel, Final Descent, delivers a gripping, true-to-life portrayal of modern aviation where the line between routine and crisis can disappear instantaneously.
Beyond writing, Antony also holds a Master of Science and creates music under the name A J Jett. These pursuits give his writing an analytical precision and rhythm to match the thrilling action.
Final Descent
by Antony Simich
Through the chaos, through her tears, through the spinning madness, she saw the end of the fuselage over her right shoulder. Where there should have been rows of seats and the forward galley, there was nothing.
At 35000 feet, every decision bears the weight of potential disaster. When a Boeing 747 is torn apart over the Persian Gulf, that’s exactly what happens.
Flying his own jumbo jet with half a plane hurtling towards him, the instinctive and unorthodox Jonny Masters has seconds to devise a plan. What he pulls off shouldn’t be possible – and yet, he does it. With hundreds of lives saved, the world crowns him a hero.
But miracles carry a price.
In the post-crash investigations, Jonny’s decisions are dissected and his past is quietly scrutinised. Then, he simply disappears.
No trial. No headlines. Just silence.
Far from the spotlight in the shadows of Colombia, a different life begins. Drawn into the orbit of powerful drug cartels, Jonny’s rare skills make him valuable – and dangerous. Survival takes on new meaning in a world where loyalty is currency and mistakes are fatal.
Fast-paced and visceral, Final Descent is a story of instinct, survival and redemption – proving that even after the fall, a man can still rise.
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