Daughters of the Night Sky

PRAISE FOR DAUGHTERS OF THE NIGHT SKY

“Fans of The Nightingale will be transfixed by this thrillingly original portrait of wartime valor.”

—Jennifer Robson, internationally bestselling author of Somewhere in France and Goodnight from London

“Daughters of the Night Sky was everything I love about historical fiction. Runyan crafts the perfect balance between plot, characters, and setting, all while educating the reader in an unknown part of women’s history. At once compelling, tragic, and uplifting, this is one that I will not soon forget.”

—Camille Di Maio, author of The Memory of Us and Before the Rain Falls

“Aimie K. Runyan breathes life into the gripping tale of the Night Witches—Russian female combat pilots in World War II. A page-turner!”

—James D. Shipman, author of A Bitter Rain and It Is Well

“Aimie K. Runyan has combined my three favorite literary topics: historical fiction, World War II, and courageous and strong women. She is an incredible historical fiction writer.”

—Cathy Lamb, author of No Place I’d Rather Be

“A lively and stirring tale of the brave vanguard of female pilots fighting for Russia and, as often, for respect from their male counterparts. As enthralled as I was by this dive into social and military history, it was the humanity of Daughters of the Night Sky that won me over: comrades, lovers, and families swept up and torn apart by war. Runyan delivers a well-paced and heartfelt story that fans of World War II novels should not miss.”

—Sonja Yoerg, author of All the Best People

“Daughters of the Night Sky is a compelling World War II story of bravery, determination, and love set within the Forty-Sixth Taman Guards—Russia’s all-female pilot regiment. Author Aimie K. Runyan brings four unique women vividly to life: Katya, a superb navigator; Taisiya, her pilot and best friend; Oksana, who risks all for love of her country; and Sofia, the major who leads the women to triumph. Highly recommended.”

—M.K. Tod, author of Time and Regret

COPYRIGHT

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

Text copyright © 2018 by Aimie K. Runyan

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ISBN-13: 9781503946774 (hardcover)

ISBN-10: 1503946770 (hardcover)

ISBN-13: 9781542045865 (paperback)

ISBN-10: 154204586X (paperback)

Cover design by Laura Klynstra

First edition