Above the Fray is the first adult novel to cover the Union Balloon Corps, the world’s first air force. Complete in two volumes, it follows its protagonist, Nathaniel Curry, as he joins the Corps, learns to fly, and takes part in our nationâÂ...

Just as the Balloon Corps starts to gain respect among the generals, the command structure moves to destroy it. As the Corps collapses, Nathaniel finds himself suspected and threatened by both sides. Soon even his sweetheart turns her back on him....