Author Description

A poetry collaboration like the story this project is based upon: a Luftwaffe pilot who barely survived crash landing his crippled Messerschmitt Bf-109E. He meets a Jewish lady living in Occupied France. Against orders, the 19 year old pilot, Otto, falls in love with the 31 year old woman, Shy. They dare to be happy together. Read the pilot's accounts of nasty air combat over Russia and Germany. Learn of his injuries and downfalls. Till his relationship costs him everything. Then he must fight his own Nazi countrymen and stand up to Hitler. His fate is already sealed, as is Shy's. Otto is ordered to lead a final mission. There will be no happy ending. Shy's journey in love, war and hope is described by Filipina poet Shy Lhen Esposo. There is drama, emotions and reality in her work. Based upon the epic and stunning novel Ace by Spencer Dunmore. Nick and Shy added an extra dimension to his work. This book contains love, death, hope and loss. Make your own decision. War is NOT the answer.