Review: Flight for Control by Karlene Petitt, performed by Pamela Almand
Flight for Control by Karlene Petitt is the kind of audiobook that will delight, scare and entertain aviation fans all over the world. Karlene Petitt uses her background as a former pilot to deliver a plot that feels both believable and entertaining. Sadly, most of the crashes in this book are actually real and they could have been prevented.
The story follows Kathryn Jacobs, who has stepped away from the airline world but who quickly finds herself pulled back as an NTSB investigator when a series of incidents raise quiet, but persistent questions. No spoilers here, but the story circles around something deeper happening inside the system, and Kathryn is one of the few willing to look closely enough to see it.
Karlene Petitt lets the tension grow gradually, giving us just enough information at the right time so we can sense that something is off. The plot is grounded and everything feels natural. This isn’t a thriller that tries to dazzle or drown us in twists. Instead, it leans on realism. The pressures pilots face, the decisions that trickle down from people far removed from the cockpit, the kind of systemic issues that are scary precisely because they feel possible.
Retired pilot and award-winning narrator Pamela Almand delivers another stellar performance with the Flight for Control audiobook. Her narration has that calm precision you want in a story shaped by aviation. She brings authenticity to every scene, delivering technical language with ease and keeping emotional moments warm and steady. Nothing is overstated. She gives Kathryn a voice that feels capable and she handles supporting characters with quiet distinction.
Her narration is smooth, letting the story breathe when it needs to and tightening the tension at the right moments. It’s a performance that enhances the entire listening experience, bringing out the strengths in Karlene Petitt’s writing without ever getting in its way.
Together, the writing and narration create a thoughtful, believable thriller that’s genuinely enjoyable to listen to. It’s well-crafted, well-performed, and absolutely worth picking up. I honestly can’t wait for the next audiobook in this exciting series.
Victor Dima
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