Fragile Hero

Mark Sinclair, a young pilot who is thrust into the air war over southern England, facing ruthless and unyielding opposition while flying his Spitfire against the enemy in a ratio of 4 to 1 outnumbering the RAF. This battle became known as the Battle of Britain. With increasing pressure, he loses friends and experiences the loss of his ideals of being a knight of the air. The airborne man seems unstoppable, while on the ground he is enveloped by nightmares. Two wars are being fought by Mark Sinclair, one against the Germans and the other against himself. The one woman who cares for him is struggling to keep him sane.

Steve Challis was born in 1948 in the United Kingdom. Steve grew up in the rural Cotswold's where he learned shooting and hunting on the farm where his Father worked. Following 5 years of service in the military (RAF), Steve joined the Hampshire Constabulary in 1969 and served as an officer for 21 years. In 2006, Steve met his wife Eva via the internet, and then in 2007 they became engaged. The following year in November, Steve moved to the USA and he and Eva were married in Ketchikan, Alaska. Now a permanent US resident, Steve is the author of several books on gun rights and historical fiction.