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HIGH FLYING Kindle Edition

by Kaylin McFarren (Author), Amanda Yoshida (Illustrator), Jodi Henley (Editor), Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars (125)
Skylar Haines has struggled with personal demons most of her life, going to dark extremes to subdue anxieties rooted in her tragic past. On a perpetual hunt for the next adrenaline hit, she discovers a passion for flying and becomes a hard-edged stunt pilot, verging on obsession. In the sky, following her most daring airshow, she encounters a mysterious storm and almost collides with another aircraft, sending her into a perilous dive. Guided by a mysterious voice, she manages a safe landing but finds herself transported to another time. Eight months before she was born. One week before her father was murdered. Though baffled by her circumstances, Skylar soon arrives at a single certainty: Before her lies a remarkable chance to change her family's destiny drastically for the better -- or possibly even worse -- depending on the choices she makes, before her window of opportunity closes.
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  • "Readers will be on the edge of their seat while devouring this electrifying, 5-star novel and story." - ChickLit Café
  • "A gripping psychological thriller about redemption wrapped in a rollicking time-travel plot, High Flying is a rare work of fiction that makes you feel better about humanity and the future." - BestThrillers.com
  • "With brilliant characters and a plot that keeps going until the end, it is a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure." -Kristi Elizabeth, Manhattan Book Review (5 Stars!)
  • "I highly recommend reading Kaylin McFarren's story for intrigue, deception, kidnapping, and an excellent perspective of self-harm." -Carol Hoyer, Reader Views
  • "High Flying is an exciting, thrilling and thought-provoking story, which is excellently crafted with a 'very' exciting ending." -Golfwell Reviews
  • "An entertaining read all around, with an indefatigable female lead and a bold, in-your-face writing style, this thriller will undoubtedly leave readers satisfied." -Self-Publishing Review
  • "In a world where love doesn't conquer all but comes pretty darn close, Kaylin McFarren delivers a sexy and riveting time travel story that does not disappoint!" -Chanticleer Reviews
  • "A true testament to Kaylin's writing skill that keeps the reader engaged till the very last words." -Rachel Smith, Entrada Publishing
  • "McFarren's latest novel combines dangerous combat and human drama with an element of the mysterious to create something truly unique and wholly entertaining." -Michael Radon, The U.S. Review of Books

From the Author

"About seven months ago, my husband came up with the wonderful idea of tackling a story about flying that involved time travel as well. It seemed that the perfect opportunity to turn my creative juices loose had presented itself with the completion of my Threads series. Thus, I went to work, creating this romping adventure/romance with an unexpected twist or two that I hope readers will enjoy." - Kaylin

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QYH3CD4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative Edge Publishing LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 18, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,111,145 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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    4.1 out of 5 stars (125)

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Kaylin McFarren has received more than 70 national literary awards, in addition to a prestigious RWA Golden Heart Award nomination for FLAHERTY'S CROSSING - a book she and her oldest daughter, New York Times/USA Today best-selling author Kristina McMorris, co-wrote in 2008. Prior to embarking on her writing journey and developing the popular THREADS psychological thriller series, she poured her passion for creativity into her work as the director of a fine art gallery in the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon; she also served as a governor-appointed member of the Oregon Arts Commission.

Her award-winning time-travel adventure, HIGH FLYING, asks challenging questions that will linger long after the final twists are revealed. Jumping to the supernatural-horror genre, Kaylin's clever GEHENNA series leads readers into the pit of Hell, through the mechanisms of secret societies, and across the Earth’s crust, ever raising the stakes for her leading duo—a wicked demon and guardian angel presented with shocking revelations.

With each story she writes, this author delivers unexpected twists and turns and keeps her readers on the edge of their seats, leaving them guessing and thoroughly entertained. When she's not traveling or spoiling her two pups and three grandsons, Kaylin enjoys giving back to her community through participation and support of various charitable, medical and educational organizations in the Pacific Northwest, and divides her time between her homes in Portland, Oregon and San Diego, California.

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Kaylin is proud of the fact that her great aunt Bessie B. Cordell, an evangelistic missionary during WWII, was instrumental in opening an orphanage in Tientsin, China and also wrote two published novels, Precious Pearl and Blossoms of the Flowery Kingdom, documenting her dangerous, harrowing experiences.

She keeps a glass of wine close by while writing love scenes, Kleenex on her desk while writing heart breakers, and has been known to empty a box of chocolates when she's completely stumped.

A consummate "pantser" and perfectionist, she writes and edits as she goes, and uses photographs of models and actors from tabloid magazines to visualize her characters.

She loves her husband of 50 years dearly, however, if Josh Holloway, Hugh Jackman or Ian Somerhalder came knockin', well... their marriage just might be put to the test.

For more information about Kaylin McFarren, visit her website at www.kaylinmcfarren.com.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
125 global ratings

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Customers find this book an exciting psychological thriller with thought-provoking content and a fast-paced narrative. The story features interesting time travel elements, with one customer noting how it guides readers through various adventures and events. Customers praise the writing style and appreciate the plot twists, with one review highlighting the dark ending. The character development receives mixed reactions, with some customers finding it great while others say the characters are overexaggerated.
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39 customers mention content, 34 positive, 5 negative
Customers find the book exciting and entertaining, with thought-provoking elements throughout. One customer notes it's a nice sci-fi thriller, while another mentions it's worth reading for action and adventure fans.
High Flying is an intriguing, twisting story with a time-traveling element. I found myself liking and rooting for the main character, Skyler Haines....Read more
Exhilarating, Exciting, Thrilling, Inspiring, & Touching...Read more
I really enjoyed this book! It was a perplexing page turner that I just could not put down....Read more
...It is a very enjoyable thriller with twists and turns and an emotion evoking plot. I highly recommend.Read more
32 customers mention story, 27 positive, 5 negative
Customers enjoy the story of Skylar Haines, describing it as a fast-paced and interesting time travel narrative with a fantasy element.
...All in all, I'd recommend this book for a quick read and a compelling story that is pretty original....Read more
...Easy to read & the story was really good. It had everything....suspence, romance, crime. Loved this book!!Read more
...The story is fast-paced and remains a very high level psychological thriller, while dealing with not only the personal issues of Skylar, but greater...Read more
...It shows the life and story of a young woman and it is a great read for anyone kind of experiencing some confusion in their early twenties....Read more
15 customers mention time-travel, 15 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the time-travel elements in the book, with one customer describing it as a psychological thriller that guides readers through many adventures and events.
...What a wonderfully refreshing read this was. Drug smuggling, deaths, time travel, the suspense of what will come next and constant feelings that...Read more
A time travel novel that reminds me of Amy Trueblood's Nothing But Sky but with a twist....Read more
...She takes you through a journey and helps paint every moment in the book. I couldn't put it down and read it straight through....Read more
High Flying is an intriguing, twisting story with a time-traveling element. I found myself liking and rooting for the main character, Skyler Haines....Read more
13 customers mention pacing, 10 positive, 3 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it fast-paced and quick to read, while others describe it as slow.
...Overall this book was a quick read but still allowed for deep thoughts on how one’s actions can impact the future....Read more
...thankful I did because this led me to High Flying, a thrilling, fast-paced story that offers probably the most unique perspective on time travel...Read more
...The book is a fast read, and while I think Skylar has some great character development that happens throughout the novel, not many of the other...Read more
...My main complaint with this novel is the pacing....Read more
13 customers mention writing style, 10 positive, 3 negative
Customers appreciate the writing style of the book.
I appreciated the author’s note that precedes the story since it warned readers about the potentially distasteful topics that make an appearance in...Read more
...It is a shame, the author is a good writer in that what was being written was readable, but the story was greatly lacking and could have benefited...Read more
...High Flying is an enjoyable, well-written story, with plenty of action....Read more
...I thought the dialogue was lacking emotion. The characters were poorly written. It could have been so much more . I was very disappointed....Read more
9 customers mention plot twists, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the plot twists in the book, with one mentioning a dark twist at the end.
...I also really liked the many twists and turns *surrounding* finding out who The Chaplain was. Oh, and the Jake bit was cute....Read more
...It is a very enjoyable thriller with twists and turns and an emotion evoking plot. I highly recommend.Read more
...the book because the story was really, really interesting and had some great twists....Read more
I couldn’t put this book down! It was so unexpected. I really enjoyed the flawed but strong female main character coming into her own....Read more
7 customers mention thriller, 6 positive, 1 negative
Customers describe this book as an exciting psychological thriller, with one customer noting its great mix of dangerous elements, while another highlights how it shows Skylar's vulnerabilities.
High Flying is a psychological thriller that follows an adrenaline junky stunt pilot after an unexpected storm places her back in time with the...Read more
...I was into the plot twists, the time travel, the real life issues we all deal such as mental health, loss, trust issues, and betrayal....Read more
Written by author Kaylin McFarren, High Flying is the exciting psychological thriller and adventure story of Skylar Haines....Read more
...McFarren has created a rather fantastic and intimate thriller....Read more
20 customers mention character development, 13 positive, 7 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some praising the great character development and good representation of strong female characters, while others find the characters overexaggerated.
...The one note I would make is that the characters are fully developed and easy to follow their motivations, etc....Read more
...the other hand, the adults in young Skylar’s life are generally unlikable characters and the only person she seems capable of depending on is her...Read more
...It was so unexpected. I really enjoyed the flawed but strong female main character coming into her own....Read more
...Skylar is a strong character for many reasons....Read more
EMOTIONALLY COMPELLING, CHARACTER DRIVEN, ACTION PACKED NOVEL THAT COULD BE A MOVIE!!
5 out of 5 stars
EMOTIONALLY COMPELLING, CHARACTER DRIVEN, ACTION PACKED NOVEL THAT COULD BE A MOVIE!!
There are time travel novels abound -- and then there's "High Flying," which is much more original than all of them put together. In fact, its time travel aspect is secondary to the story's main conflict and adventure. And no matter what the story, it's all about the characters -- and Kaylin's antihero, Skylar, is one of the most complex, emotionally compelling, and uniquely unpredictable I've read before. In her journey, she discovers more about herself in the present than she does in the past. Having read the second book in the "Buried Threads" novel, the author has amazing range in genres. As a screenwriter, I see each one of them as an exciting movie!
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  • Emerson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thriller Novel Adventure!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2019
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    Written by author Kaylin McFarren, High Flying is the exciting psychological thriller and adventure story of Skylar Haines. Skylar has been plagued by her past all her life. What with the murder of her father before she was born and being raised by her strict grandfather, it is no wonder that she struggles to find herself. This all changes when she discovers the life of a stunt pilot. During one of her shows, she hits a storm and is sent back in time to eight months before her own birth. Like anyone would, Skylar takes this opportunity to try to change her own family history for the better. The book is exciting and fast-paced as we follow Skylar on this whirlwind adventure. It is a great mix of dangerous and thrilling plot with lots of intriguing mental and emotional exploration.
    Skylar is a strong character for many reasons. On the one hand, she fits into the classic strong female lead by being determined, adventurous, a thrill seeker, unafraid of a challenge, and willing to fight those in her way. But what makes her more of a complex character while still showing her strength is watching her mental journey through this book. Skylar has been through a lot of trauma but does not let it hold her back. McFarren speaks openly throughout the book of subjects like dealing with loss, self-harm, depression, and anxiety. This is a strength to the book as a whole, and seeing how Skylar deals with them adds to her own strength and character growth. I will say that if intense topics like this are something that is hard for you to read, this is not the book for you. There is a lot of discussion of it, and the book starts with an emotional and intense scene of self-harm. McFarren also gives this warning at the beginning. It is sometimes hard to read, but I think that McFarren did a wonderful job of writing about it to show the struggle of these experiences.
    The subject matter in this book is well-developed and intriguing. McFarren does a wonderful job of exploring these topics. The psychological thriller aspect of this book made it stand out, pulled me in, and made for an emotional and intense adventure. The overarching layer of the book with the murder and time travel gave the book a little bit more fun adventure element that made the book an enjoyable read. I appreciated these elements because they added magic and mystery to the story that was woven in really well with Skylar’s mental journey.
    I very much enjoyed reading this book. It was nothing like I expected but captured my attention from the very beginning and made for an engaging and powerful read. I would highly recommend this book and will definitely be following this author to find more of her work in the future.
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  • DenyMeNot
    4.0 out of 5 stars Time traveling into the past to embrace the future, only heard that one about 1,000 times...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
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    Despite that title, his book was not what I expected. And I say that while also full well acknowledging that the blurb is 100% spot on. Quite the paradox isn't it?

    All started good and well with an excellent hook that also got a genuine laugh from me: “In the beginning God created man, but things didn't get interesting until man created the airplane and a strong-minded woman to fly it.”

    Then things stayed on on track with an author's note that sets the tone of a book that was written while self-conscious that it's going to deal with subjects such as self-harm as well as that 'strict' things like police procedure are intentionally bent for the sake of the story and warns accordingly. I appreciate that, it shows that choices going forward are deliberate as well as with an awareness not everybody will be okay with certain themes.

    Then I have to give the highest praise to the Guardians of Time, a rhyming poem. Not going to lie, I didn't think it could be done well but that poem is a piece that is absolutely fabulous, it paints a clear picture, answers questions, gives backstory without giving everything away. Just wow... For a sci-fi book. And here (in case it wasn't obvious) is where things start to veer into that 'unexpected' I was talking about.

    This book is a story that has already been done a thousand times so without giving any specific spoilers I'd just say that the best example of the type I'm talking about is the Back to the Future movies. And though I say that, I also have to say that what I admire most about this read is that though it's general concept is as old as time, somehow it still managed to keep it fresh. Heck, right after reading I dare say I felt something that could be expressed like 'wow, that was a really interesting story' which yeah, doesn't sound groundbreaking but when that thought is soon followed with a 'wait, I can name five other stories about going back in the past' and then 'but I still really thought this one was interesting', well I hope you can start to understand my rating better.

    Another thing I have to highlight is that the angle of the cartel, drugs and the significance the 'high flying' has to it all is absolutely superb. No, it's not the world's most original, especially when the 'who is it?' that takes up most of the story is a question whose answer I strongly suspected from the start and was certain was right about halfway through the story (if not sooner). However I thought the melding of “cartel wars” with “time travel, family drama” was an excellent choice and it kept things, like I said, interesting. I also really liked the many twists and turns *surrounding* finding out who The Chaplain was. Oh, and the Jake bit was cute.

    That said, it's not like this story is without faults. One of my largest ones it is that in the beginning Dylan seems to welcome Skylar with open arms (sure she saves him but that hardly justifies how he seems to openly spill his life to her afterwards) and then he does a complete 180 and doubts her judgement, actions and words, again with what to me seemed like trivial reasons...No, let me rephrase, he *shouldn't* trust the stranger that drops out of the sky but if he decides he's going to THEN COMMIT!... Okay, frustration vented.

    Yes, I have a few other gripes with this tale (like *really?* Roxie was **that** influential for it all to end with what felt basically like a dismissal of what happened to her?) but all in all only the Dylan one I think is one I can “blame” on the writing while the rest I think fall more under a matter of my personal taste.

    So overall I liked this book and though I don't think this'll be going into my reread pile (which means that I'd normally give it 3 stars for being an okay 'I read it, it was average') I decided to give it an extra star for all the really thought provoking bits it has throughout. I think an extra star *should* be given when the book has just that little something extra, like for example it doesn't just stick with the obvious “temporal morals” but it also makes you question things like “what makes you who you are?”, “how do you use what you know?” and it also has extremely deep quotes at the start of most chapters (to be clear *all* chapters start with a quote, I just think some are better in that other regard than others).

    To end this I'll say that I'd recommend this to people who like mysteries of the whodoneit variety, maybe those who like thrillers/mexican cartel gangster like stories and also if you liked Back to the Future (and other stories like that) then this is probably up your alley.
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  • Shelby S
    5.0 out of 5 stars What if you could go back in time?
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019
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    I really enjoyed this book! It was a perplexing page turner that I just could not put down. After mysteriously being sent back in time, Skylar Haines realizes she might be able to change her future by changing her past. Skylar is a troubled young girl that was raised by her emotionally unavailable grandfather in the wake of her parent's death. She suffers from anxiety and turns toward self-harm - something her grandfather does not handle in the appropriate way. Skylar discovers a love of flying and while competing in an air show she is mysteriously sent back in time. There she meets many of the adults she knows in her present as well as her late father.

    Skylar hopes that she might be able to change her future by changing the past which presents the reader with an interesting conundrum. Should she change her past? Things are great in the present, but what if changing the past changes her? What if things are worse in the future after she changes things? As the reader, there have been several times in my life where I think "if I could just go back..." but, now fairly, I think would I? The opportunity to go back in time not only gives Skylar the chance to change things but it gives her a chance to fully understand what had gone so wrong in her life and it gives her a chance at closure.

    Kaylin McFarren is an excellent writer that had me hooked after just the first few sentences. I was invested with Skylar for the get go and I coudn't put this book down until I knew what her outcome was. I will for sure be checking out other books from this author!
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  • Sarah Jayne
    3.0 out of 5 stars A firm placement in the 'okay' pile
    Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2019
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    An interesting attempt at a thriller that plays with the aspect of time travel, High Flying by Kaylin McFarren is a good read. It follows the life of Skylar Haines, a young woman who battles her own demons and her literal scars as she futilely attempts to manage her mental health issues. She didn’t have the greatest childhood and that anxiety only seems soothed by her excessive need for adrenaline. She achieves this literal high by becoming a stunt pilot, but when something goes wrong, she finds herself with an unexpected opportunity to change her life.
    Tackling mental health issues and touching on tender topics as self-harm and childhood trauma are not to be taken lightly. McFarren does her due diligence and presents these difficult themes in her book with care and compassion. Fronted by a disclaimer, this is not a book for those who are easily disturbed by the aforementioned topics. However, where some writers use these elements in disastrous ways, McFarren weaves them into her story respectfully and with meaning. This is definitely a spot to praise the writer for a job well done.
    The rest of the book, however, leaves a bit to be desired. While Skylar, our protagonist, undergoes decent character development it is hard to attribute that to the rest of the cast. The writing gets a bit sloppy and confusing around the middle of the book which detracts from the decent story McFarren is telling. Another drawback is the absolute unlikable adult characters. Perhaps it is meant to be a commentary on those adults who are unhelpful to the youth in their lives by either ignoring them or belittling their struggles, but it is a negative here. There is no concrete example of a good adult that Skylar desperately needs. Negatives of this level should be balanced out, at some point in a story, with a positive, but that doesn’t happen here.
    If you’re looking for an interesting read with fun twists and a touch of melancholy, then look no further than High Flying by Kaylin McFarren. The book may feel like a brisk read and there are some serious wrinkles that could have been ironed out before final publishing, but that doesn’t make this a bad book. If you take it at face value as an honest story about a young woman who is faced with an impossible opportunity to change her life, you will enjoy it.
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  • Tae H.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting plot, but not my favourite read
    Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2019
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    High Flying has an intriguing plotline, but I find the writing to be confusing. There are parts of the book where I honestly had no idea what was going on, and I didn’t find any of the characters to be relatable so I struggled to stay engaged. I’m a huge fan of time travel and suspenseful thrillers, and while I think the actin was well-placed I did find there to be a lot of telling not showing in the book. While I might recommend this book, I’m not confident it would be at the top of my list.
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  • Rebecca
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced thriller with plenty of tension
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2019
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    I love how many good quality thrillers are becoming available with a strong female lead. Gone are the days when the female roles were limited to beautiful women in need of a male saviour. Kaylin McFarren turns that notion firmly on its head with Skylar, the lead character, as a strong minded, thrill-seeking stunt pilot who is desperate need of sorting her life out. The journey she goes on to get there is a terrific, exciting roller coaster through drug cartels and high-speed adventure.
    The inclusion of self-harm in the book I probably found the only troubling aspect. While the author dealt with that and other mental health issues sensitively, I am not sure that the including it so graphically is the best, possibly being a ‘trigger’ for someone who has, or is, struggling with cutting, but I appreciate that I may be being oversensitive on that point.
    I am not always a fan of time travel in novels as it often seems to push the story into the realm of ridiculousness but again, McFarren manages to avoid that, masterfully allowing the reader to accept it as a matter of fact. It also allows the reader to travel with Skylar as she comes face to face with her dead parents and can finally make sense of who she is as she sees the world and her own history through new eyes.
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