Retired pilot and award-winning narrator Pamela Almand performs the Flight for Control audiobook, written by Karlene Petitt

Hello again, dear audiobooks friends! Today’s spotlight article is dedicated to Flight for Control, the first audiobook in the Flight For series of mystery thrillers by retired Delta captain turned talented novelist, Karlene Petitt. 

The audio production is almost 12 hours in length and it is performed by Pamela Almand, one of my favorite narrators in the entire audiobooks industry. She is a retired pilot and a multiple award-winning actor, so we are on capable hands for this story which promises to be captivating and entertaining.

Now, let’s take a look at the Publisher’s Summary and after that I will tell you more about the award-winning narrator and the author.

After a ten-year leave, Kathryn Jacobs has been invited back to the N.T.S.B to investigate a series of unexplained airline crashes. But her husband, Captain Bill Jacobs, has his concerns. While her twin daughters are off at camp, and Bill is actively campaigning for the Pilot Union Presidency, Kathryn secretly begins her investigation. What she learns will shock the nation.

Flight For Control is a thriller that reads like a mystery. But to Kathryn, there is no mystery on the condition of the airline industry—it’s broken. Planes are crashing. Pensions are lost. Pilots are financially and emotionally bankrupt due to fatigue, furloughs, and loss of seniority. It’s time that someone takes control before it’s too late—unless it already is. All crashes in this book happened in the manner they actually did, the why was changed.

This is book one in the series with a forward that explains what has transpired in the industry. Who knew the events would come true and management could be so corrupt. But the characters carry on and the drama is more truth than fiction. Start here and be ready for the scariest flight of your life.

 Your life is in your pilot’s hands. Do you know who’s flying your plane?

Pamela Almand, an illustrious voice in the realm of narration, boasts an impressive collection of accolades: a celebrated 2023 Voice Arts Award Winner and Nominee, esteemed by AudioBook Reviewers as a Top Narrator. With multiple Voice Arts Awards to her name in both Fiction and Non-Fiction, her talent is unmistakable. An Audie Award Nominee in Fiction and recipient of the Earphones Award for her exceptional work in Fiction and Humor, Pamela’s narrative skill spans a diverse range of genres. 

Further recognized as an Independent Audiobook Awards Nominee for Fiction/Mystery/Thriller, her voice sets the standard for excellence in solo narration. A voice that reassured passengers at 35,000 feet now brings stories to life, educates, and promotes brands with a blend of warmth, authority, and versatility. From technical narrations to enchanting audiobooks, Pamela’s voice is your guide to engaging and impactful audio content.

Karlene Petitt is a retired Delta captain living in Seattle. She is type-rated on the A350, A330, B747-400, B747-200, B767, B757, B737, and B727 aircraft. She holds a PhD from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Aviation, with a focus on safety, and MBA and MHS degrees. She has flown and/or instructed for Coastal Airways, Evergreen, Braniff, America West, Guyana, Tower Air, Northwest Airlines and Delta. She spent 21 years training airline pilots, was instrumental in training program development at multiple airlines, and has over 40 years of flying experience. Dr. Petitt is now an aviation safety advocate, and aviation safety expert working with Aero Consulting Experts (ACE) and numerous law firms. She is a mother of three grown daughters and a grandmother of ten who is working on her golf game.

I will return in December with a full review for Flight for Control, but until then, take care, stay safe and don’t forget, always listen with your heart.