Wingman Series by Mack Maloney, Richard Fortune, Terence Aselford

Disarmed and leaderless, the United States is united no longer. Washington has been reduced to a smoking pile of radioactive rubble. Out of the blasted ruins of a once great land emerges a hero for the ages, Hawk Hunter, the brilliant ace fighter pilot. A fearless man of extraordinary abilities crossing a war-blackened landscape, a nightmarish breeding ground of slavery, carnage, violence, and death... moreDisarmed and leaderless, the United States is united no longer. Washington has been reduced to a smoking pile of radioactive rubble. Out of the blasted ruins of a once great land emerges a hero for the ages, Hawk Hunter, the brilliant ace fighter pilot. A fearless man of extraordinary abilities crossing a war-blackened landscape, a nightmarish breeding ground of slavery, carnage, violence, and death. A savage lone warrior on the bloody road to retribution, keeping alive the indomitable spirit of a forgotten dream called "America." less

Emerging from the rubble of a decimated postwar America, ace fighter pilot Hawk Hunter hears rumors of a vast army equipped with Russian SAMs hidden in the Bad Lands and prepares for an ultimate showdown. Reprint.

The bloody Circle War for control of America's West is over and the Russian invaders defeated—for now. But Viktor Robotov, the international terrorist who orchestrated the unspeakable carnage, has escaped. Out of the devastated landscape of the United States, emerges jet fighter ace Hawk Hunter, and he is determined to bring Robotov to justice—or die trying... moreThe bloody Circle War for control of America's West is over and the Russian invaders defeated—for now. But Viktor Robotov, the international terrorist who orchestrated the unspeakable carnage, has escaped. Out of the devastated landscape of the United States, emerges jet fighter ace Hawk Hunter, and he is determined to bring Robotov to justice—or die trying. The trail leads Wingman to North Africa and to an Egyptian pyramid rumored to conceal a prize that will determine the fate of the Middle East and empower Robotov for eternity. It is up to Hunter to rid the earth of this madman and restore the forgotten dream called "America." less

Back from the Middle East, Hawk Hunter begins a campaign to reclaim AmericaThe Soviet sneak attack crippled America, breaking the United States into an array of warring factions ruled by dictators, thugs, and thieves. In the western territories, democracy has survived—thanks to the efforts of Major Hawk Hunter, the greatest fighter pilot of his time, and the Pacific American Air Corps... moreBack from the Middle East, Hawk Hunter begins a campaign to reclaim AmericaThe Soviet sneak attack crippled America, breaking the United States into an array of warring factions ruled by dictators, thugs, and thieves. In the western territories, democracy has survived—thanks to the efforts of Major Hawk Hunter, the greatest fighter pilot of his time, and the Pacific American Air Corps. After narrowly stopping a Soviet ground invasion, Hunter resolved himself to restoring his beloved country—and he will begin by reclaiming Football City. Football City—formerly known as St. Louis—is a hedonistic paradise on the Mississippi. Captured by a criminal army from New Chicago, the city is besieged by the forces of evil. Only Hunter can break through its walls and lead his army onward to Washington, DC. The race to reclaim what was the nation’s capital is on. Thunder in the East is the fourth book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War. less

The Russians are vanquished, but in Panama, an old enemy is poised to rear its ugly headA Boeing 727 is making a routine charter flight out of Football City—formerly known as St. Louis—when three F-4 Phantoms appear on its tail and open fire. No match for the lightning-quick Phantoms, the 727’s pilot is about to give up when his assailants explode in mid-air, becoming the latest casualties of Hawk Hunter, the Wingman. Hunter is the greatest fighter pilot the world has ever known... moreThe Russians are vanquished, but in Panama, an old enemy is poised to rear its ugly headA Boeing 727 is making a routine charter flight out of Football City—formerly known as St. Louis—when three F-4 Phantoms appear on its tail and open fire. No match for the lightning-quick Phantoms, the 727’s pilot is about to give up when his assailants explode in mid-air, becoming the latest casualties of Hawk Hunter, the Wingman. Hunter is the greatest fighter pilot the world has ever known. Most recently, he brought the United States back from the brink of extinction. But a new threat has emerged from the south: An army of neo-Nazis has seized control of the Panama Canal, and they’re armed to the teeth. Their hateful ideology may be decades out of date, but these jackbooted killers have firepower that is state-of-the-art. The Twisted Cross is the fifth book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War. less

The most heinous traitor in American history is on trial--and only one man can make sure he pays for his crimesThe Soviet Union had nearly been defeated when the vice president of the United States revealed himself as a traitor. He deactivated the defense grid just long enough for the Russians to strike, reducing America to a battle-scarred wasteland. The United States would have remained in shambles, were it not for Hawk Hunter, the greatest fighter pilot the world has ever known... moreThe most heinous traitor in American history is on trial--and only one man can make sure he pays for his crimesThe Soviet Union had nearly been defeated when the vice president of the United States revealed himself as a traitor. He deactivated the defense grid just long enough for the Russians to strike, reducing America to a battle-scarred wasteland. The United States would have remained in shambles, were it not for Hawk Hunter, the greatest fighter pilot the world has ever known. He rebuilt the country one dogfight at a time, with one goal firmly fixed in his mind: to bring America's greatest traitor to justice. Backed by a team of commandos, Hunter storms the vice president's compound in Bermuda, and returns with the traitor in chains. To convict him for his crimes, the war's story must be told in full for the first time. And there is no one better to begin the telling than Hawk Hunter. He has risked his life on every front, and it's his courage that will ensure America rises again. "The Final Storm "is the sixth book of the Wingman series, which also includes "Wingman "and "The Circle War." less

To tame the Badlands, the Wingman trades in his F-16 for a locomotiveWorld War III ended with a Soviet nuclear attack that shattered the United States into fragments. Led by Major Hawk Hunter, what remained of the country’s armed forces fought off the Red Army invasion, and they have spent years rebuilding their fragmented nation. Only one territory was left deserted: the Southwest, now known as the Badlands... moreTo tame the Badlands, the Wingman trades in his F-16 for a locomotiveWorld War III ended with a Soviet nuclear attack that shattered the United States into fragments. Led by Major Hawk Hunter, what remained of the country’s armed forces fought off the Red Army invasion, and they have spent years rebuilding their fragmented nation. Only one territory was left deserted: the Southwest, now known as the Badlands. In order to reestablish the overland route between the eastern and western regions, a train of modern pioneers is sent across the desert. The train makes it safely, but when it arrives in Los Angeles, every passenger on board has vanished. To bring the fight to the bandits, Hunter designs his own train—a super-fortress on rails that will make the country safe again. But the new Wild West is no place for a lawman, and Hunter will need more than a six-gun to survive. Freedom Express is the seventh book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War. less

Nuclear submarine transports strike fast and hard in a series of surprise attacks on major east coast cities, leaving a bloody trail of death and destruction. Ill-equipped for retaliation, the war-torn remains of what was once America must turn to Hawk Hunter, "The Wingman", to spearhead the fight against the enemy hordes. Joining forces with the Doomsday Fleet, a tight group of naval attack ships, Hunter leads an epic battle to keep America free.

Once again, America is divided--with Nordic conquerors occupying the East, and Asian mercenaries dominating the West. Worse yet, top-gun jet fighter pilot Hawk Hunter is missing. As the scattered elements of United American troops plan an attack against their oppressors, they can only hope that the Wingman is still alive--and with him the hope of recapturing America's hard-won freedom.

With the West Coast on the verge of destruction, the Wingman takes flight to Japan to fight for what he loves most America has been split in two: An army of cultish mercenaries from East Asia has seized the West Coast, conquering territory as far east as the Rocky Mountains—all in the name of Hashi Pushi, a Japanese despot revered as a god. The army may be scattered, but it receives support from two submarines that patrol the Pacific, each armed with a nuclear warhead... moreWith the West Coast on the verge of destruction, the Wingman takes flight to Japan to fight for what he loves most America has been split in two: An army of cultish mercenaries from East Asia has seized the West Coast, conquering territory as far east as the Rocky Mountains—all in the name of Hashi Pushi, a Japanese despot revered as a god. The army may be scattered, but it receives support from two submarines that patrol the Pacific, each armed with a nuclear warhead. Any attack, they have promised, will result in the annihilation of two American cities—a price the battle-scarred populace is not prepared to pay. Onboard the carrier Enterprise, Major Hawk Hunter prepares to strike. His target is not the submarines, but Tokyo itself. In a modern-day Doolittle raid, he and his fellow pilots will attack this warrior cult from the top down, bringing the Wingman face to face with one of America’s most dangerous enemies.  War of the Sun is the tenth book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War. less

To stop a super-weapon before it reaches America’s shores, the Wingman sets his sights on the seaLow on fuel while patrolling the South Pacific, Captain “Crunch” O’Malley has no choice but to touch down on Xmas Island, a capitalist’s paradise, where anything can be bought or sold. On his first fly-by, he finds the hedonistic hot spot is nothing more than a blackened hole in the ground. A weapon of extreme power has wiped out every trace of life on the island, and the United States could be next... moreTo stop a super-weapon before it reaches America’s shores, the Wingman sets his sights on the seaLow on fuel while patrolling the South Pacific, Captain “Crunch” O’Malley has no choice but to touch down on Xmas Island, a capitalist’s paradise, where anything can be bought or sold. On his first fly-by, he finds the hedonistic hot spot is nothing more than a blackened hole in the ground. A weapon of extreme power has wiped out every trace of life on the island, and the United States could be next. The carnage was wreaked by a battleship armed with an array of sixteen-inch cannons that, in a matter of minutes, could obliterate any city on Earth. As far as Hawk Hunter is concerned, that constitutes a direct threat to the West Coast. And so, as he has done so many times before, he will suit up and defend the nation that he loves. The Ghost War is the eleventh book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War. less

Hawk Hunter systematically destroys the landing sites available for Victor Robotov, the world's most wanted criminal, and his Zon space shuttle. What ensues is a fierce air battle between Robotov's mercenary plane squadrons and the Wingman's allies over the last suitable landing site on a remote island in the China Sea.

After years of global war, the Wingman faces a threat from outer spaceHawk Hunter is the finest fighter pilot on Earth. Behind the controls of his famous red, white, and blue F-16, he can perform feats of aviation that make gravity seem nonexistent. All his life he has yearned to escape the Earth’s pull, and now he finally has—orbiting the planet in a stolen Russian shuttle. But this is no pleasure cruise. A crazed terrorist has escaped the Wingman’s grasp... moreAfter years of global war, the Wingman faces a threat from outer spaceHawk Hunter is the finest fighter pilot on Earth. Behind the controls of his famous red, white, and blue F-16, he can perform feats of aviation that make gravity seem nonexistent. All his life he has yearned to escape the Earth’s pull, and now he finally has—orbiting the planet in a stolen Russian shuttle. But this is no pleasure cruise. A crazed terrorist has escaped the Wingman’s grasp. Pursuing his old enemy in zero gravity, Hunter detects a far greater threat than one rogue madman: a comet speeding straight toward Earth. Stopping this interstellar threat will be the toughest mission of Hunter’s highly decorated career. To fend off the comet, the people of Earth must band together as they never have before. In a world consumed by warfare, only peace can save them. Death Orbit is the thirteenth book of the Wingman series, which also includes Wingman and The Circle War. less

Only Hawk Hunter has the courage to divert a deadly comet blazing toward earth--by storming it headfirst! The kamikaze mission saved the planet, but for "The Wingman," a strange new war is just beginning. From the shattered wreckage of the Zon space shuttle, the dazed ace fighter pilot awakens in an alternate world--to face history's most infamous battle...again!

The Panama Canal, Hawaii and the American fleet at Pearl Harbor have been destroyed in sneak attacks, while South America has been conquered by the Japanese. The planet is at war and now Hawk Hunter and the Free World must strike back!

Plunged into an alternate world, and a lethal rematch with history's infamous adversaries, it's up to "The Wingman" to terminate the past once and for all. But blowing Asia to kingdom come with a tri-nuclear bomb has ignited the night sky in flames, and transformed Hunter's escape route into a jet stream time tunnel to a new Hell on earth. Now, joining forces with former enemy Viktor Robotov, is "The Wingman's" last hope for saving himself -- and the only hope far saving the future.

An ace fighter pilot aims to save a shattered America from Russian invasion in this new Wingman novel from "the best high-action thriller writer out there" (Jon Land).US Air Force major Hawk Hunter and his band of patriotic ex-military men have fought tirelessly to reunite their fractured nation after the Russian nuclear sneak attack that put a devastating end to World War III... moreAn ace fighter pilot aims to save a shattered America from Russian invasion in this new Wingman novel from "the best high-action thriller writer out there" (Jon Land).US Air Force major Hawk Hunter and his band of patriotic ex-military men have fought tirelessly to reunite their fractured nation after the Russian nuclear sneak attack that put a devastating end to World War III. Now, returning from a space odyssey that began with the diversion of a comet headed for Earth, Hunter finds a 60,000-man Russian army occupying New York City, ready to invade the rest of America. Equally alarming are reports claiming that Hawk's former girlfriend, Dominique, is living with the head of the Russian secret police in a Manhattan penthouse.Buzzing through the city's skyscraper canyons in a tiny STOL Highlander and glimpsing the enemy invaders' massive weaponry for himself, Hawk realizes he's up against the greatest danger his homeland has ever faced, even with the help of Captain "Bull" Dozer and his team of ex-marines. But with the woman and the country he loves in dire peril, threatened by a mysterious convoy of Russian superships, the Wingman will apply all his aviation prowess and strategic ingenuity to devise a plan to launch the fiercest, most crucial battle for America yet, no matter the risks.Filled with fast-paced, furious action and a wide range of aircraft and military hardware that will fascinate techno-thriller fans, Battle for America brings back favorite characters from earlier books in the series and delivers a riveting story that reveals new insight on America's most enigmatic hero: the Wingman. less

Wingman and his United American allies take the newly rebuilt aircraft carrier, USS USA, on its first Pacific patrol, looking for a mystery fighter jet last seen flying over Los Angeles. Like modern-day Argonauts, they sail into the unknown, have many adventures and fight many battles before discovering a lost Polynesian empire and finding the mystery airplane. This leads to a dogfight for the ages. The prize at stake: Who will be crowned the world's Top Gun?