Amelia's Shadow (Blaze Collection)

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars | 1,082 ratings

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Last update: 10-24-2024


About this item

For pilot Ruth Nichols, a soaring rivalry with Amelia Earhart becomes a deep friendship in a short story of the danger and secrets of undaunted women, inspired by true events, by New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict.

It’s Ruth’s dream to be the world’s greatest female pilot. It’s Amelia—Lady Lindy herself—who achieves it. At first competitors, Ruth soon recognizes they share a passion for the skies and for supporting trailblazing female pilots everywhere. Together they form an all-women flying group, the Ninety-Nines, and over the years their achievements become more groundbreaking, their risks more personal, and their friendship closer than ever, until the day their best-laid plans come crashing down.

Marie Benedict’s Amelia’s Shadow is part of Blaze, a collection of short stories about incendiary women across the decades who dare to defy convention. They can be read or listened to in one sitting.


Top reviews from the United States

Eric A. Jewett
4.0 out of 5 stars One or two of a kind
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
An interesting short piece with an historic setting. I had not heard of the other early female pilots, but Ms. Benedict's writing places me at the table. I was disappointed to reach the end, wanting to discover a door to a novel that fleshed out and continued.

Several of her other titles about known women just nudged their way up my To Read list. I'm also curious about the other authors in this Blaze collection.
Katseye1977
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick historical read
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
A quick look into the life of Amelia Earhart and the other female pilots of the time, especially Ruth Nichols. Truly amazing women ahead of their time that fought the system for the women of today. Great read. Highly recommend
Scout
3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat annoying
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
I'm not a pilot, but I am a retired ATC, acquainted with and coworker of many pilots over the years. Aviation is a career field of enthusiasts, and this story cries out for a few grounding details particular to pilots and planes to make it believable. I know it's a short piece meant to be accessible to non-pilots, but the general population can handle a few particulars. For people in the related professions, whether mechanics or FBO attendant, the portrayal of pilots referring to the totality of the cockpit controls and gauges as "my instruments" rather than using the name of the pertinent device, like "my altimeter," totally stretches crediblity. Yes, it may seem jargony, but it's a profession that relies on precision and women in the field need to project control and command to be accepted even today. Not using the "lingo" makes one appear to be a dilettante. I believe the author needed to put in a minimal amount of research to make this story believable and trust her readership to click on Wikipedia if they required any clarification.
Mills
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
Very interesting take on the story of Amelia Earhart! I’m not too well-versed on the full story of Amelia but I’m going to assume this is fictional?
It was very interesting nonetheless
Borntrue Bethea
5.0 out of 5 stars Past or present
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024
This was a great short story. Especially when dealing with the world where we feel like e need to be competing with each other or we feel trapped in situations in which beyond our eyes.
Willa
3.0 out of 5 stars sweet story
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
This was a nice, short story that was easy to listen to as an audiobook and a quick read, but it didn’t have much teeth.
Kindle Customer
2.0 out of 5 stars Amelia Earhart alive or in hiding
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
The only reason I bought this book was the authors appeal. The take by this author is that Amelia earhart was gay and the disappearance was staged. She was in a loveless marriage and wanted to divorce but gay women pilots were unacceptable. Would not call this a short story.
Carmen Gibson
4.0 out of 5 stars Ok. Quick.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
Trailblazing women in aviation. It was ok. If you like Amelia Earhart you will like this. I found it a bit predictable.

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