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Turbulence #1
Into the Bermuda Triangle
You don’t need to be macho to be strong. AVA First Officer Paul Cronin should know—he’s a gay pilot in a profession that reeks of testosterone. The pilots are macho. The mechanics are macho. Heck, even the baggage handlers are macho. It seems like the only men on the airline who aren’t strutting around talking cars and football are the flight attendants.
With his scheduled flight grounded, Paul finds himself torn between a rendezvous with a handsome flight attendant and a new assignment on Flight 511. He discovers the replacement flight is a quick trip to Bermuda that will allow his date to proceed as planned, and it seems as if his weekend is falling right into place, despite the passengers� apprehensions over crossing the Bermuda Triangle.
Skeptic that he is, Paul finds it difficult to soothe the passengers� fears. The Bermuda Triangle is just a sensationalistic name that a journalist invented for a commonly-traveled stretch of the Atlantic. Of course, airline employees wouldn’t entertain that sort of superstition…so why is the rest of Flight 511’s crew acting so strange?
With his scheduled flight grounded, Paul finds himself torn between a rendezvous with a handsome flight attendant and a new assignment on Flight 511. He discovers the replacement flight is a quick trip to Bermuda that will allow his date to proceed as planned, and it seems as if his weekend is falling right into place, despite the passengers� apprehensions over crossing the Bermuda Triangle.
Skeptic that he is, Paul finds it difficult to soothe the passengers� fears. The Bermuda Triangle is just a sensationalistic name that a journalist invented for a commonly-traveled stretch of the Atlantic. Of course, airline employees wouldn’t entertain that sort of superstition…so why is the rest of Flight 511’s crew acting so strange?
30 pages, ebook
First published May 11, 2012
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Jordan Castillo Price
142Ìýbooks2,117ÌýfollowersAuthor and artist Jordan Castillo Price writes paranormal sci-fi thrillers colored by her time in the Midwest, from inner city Chicago, to various cities across southern Wisconsin. She’s settled in a 1910 Cape Cod near Lake Michigan with tons of character and a plethora of bizarre spiders. Any disembodied noises, she’s decided, will be blamed on the ice maker.
Jordan is best known as the author of the PsyCop series, an unfolding tale of paranormal mystery and suspense starring Victor Bayne, a gay medium who's plagued by ghostly visitations.
Jordan is best known as the author of the PsyCop series, an unfolding tale of paranormal mystery and suspense starring Victor Bayne, a gay medium who's plagued by ghostly visitations.
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October 5, 2014
creepy good fun.
loads of tension—finished it in a rush of excitement, happy i've got the other seven of these episodes ready to go.
people of color! romantic leads who are neither gonzo macho alphas nor simpering twinks!
¡female pilot!
booyakasha. respek.
loads of tension—finished it in a rush of excitement, happy i've got the other seven of these episodes ready to go.
people of color! romantic leads who are neither gonzo macho alphas nor simpering twinks!
¡female pilot!
booyakasha. respek.
October 29, 2022
3.5 Stars
The first in an 8 part serial that barely scratches the surface of a newly promoted first officer pilot Paul and the flight he’s been assigned to to take to Bermuda. Good thing Paul meets the cheeky flight attendant Dallas to make the transition easier. He definitely gets more than he bargained for!
The first in an 8 part serial that barely scratches the surface of a newly promoted first officer pilot Paul and the flight he’s been assigned to to take to Bermuda. Good thing Paul meets the cheeky flight attendant Dallas to make the transition easier. He definitely gets more than he bargained for!
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May 15, 2012Although the term "Bermuda Triangle" was coined in the sixties, the phrase is a total seventies throwback for me. In a good way. It's one of those mysterious, ominous things that sends a little shiver down my spine.
First Officer Paul Cronin, my protagonist, would have a hard time keeping a straight face if he heard me say that. Paul's a skeptic, and there's nothing unusual at all about that particular stretch of the Atlantic.
...Or is there?
First Officer Paul Cronin, my protagonist, would have a hard time keeping a straight face if he heard me say that. Paul's a skeptic, and there's nothing unusual at all about that particular stretch of the Atlantic.
...Or is there?
January 22, 2016
Yes please I want more - I want to see where JCP takes this.
Creepy ........... curious..........
January 16, 2018
3.5 Stars rounded up because I WANT TO BELIEVE that the Bermuda Triangle and its mysteries are real. Also, fantastic editing. Depth of character? Difficult to achieve in a scant 30 pages, but I enjoyed the story and the spooky mystery! And it was a freebie. Awesomeness, thanks JCP!
May 13, 2012
I think I might become addicted to this! This pilot episode of JCP's new series of shorts about the Bermuda Triangle sparks with the same sort of wonder I felt when I watched the pilot episode of Lost...
Which can only mean that I'll probably become severely addicted!
It is a bit difficult to rate or review such a short first installment of a series. Most of this is setup to the characters and world, and we only get the first little bit of what is going on with a very ala Stephen King (can you guess which one?) cliffhanger.
So instead of me trying to give you anything from this one and rehashing it without spoilers, I'll just say go read it! It's only 30 pages.
Which can only mean that I'll probably become severely addicted!
It is a bit difficult to rate or review such a short first installment of a series. Most of this is setup to the characters and world, and we only get the first little bit of what is going on with a very ala Stephen King (can you guess which one?) cliffhanger.
So instead of me trying to give you anything from this one and rehashing it without spoilers, I'll just say go read it! It's only 30 pages.
May 18, 2012
I really liked this, of course it ended right when it started to get interesting. Well, I guess that's what I should have expected with a serial; can't wait for the next "episode" though. This was very weird and Stephen King-ish.
January 7, 2016
So, so cool. Part one of the series features a weird but fascinating combination of atmospheric build-up and carefully researched details about flying commercial jets. About a thousand extra points for the terrific and refreshingly diverse cast of characters. I could not get part two loaded fast enough onto my Kindle.
Also mind-blowing: the entire 8-part story is FREE.
Also mind-blowing: the entire 8-part story is FREE.
May 15, 2012
Wow! This story is right out of the Twilight Zone. Amazingly written and full of mystery. I love all the detail Jordan included on pre-flight inspections and what goes on inside the cockpit during a flight. It was not boring in the least.
It starts off with the original first officer of Flight 511 (Ft. Lauderdale to Bermuda), Marlin Fritsch, committing suicide in a very unique way. Why? Because he's accepted his role as "The Guide." The Guide of what you ask? Well that is the million dollar question. And I cannot wait to find out!!
Next Scene: Pilot First Officer, Paul Cronin's original flight becomes grounded when a brake line bursts on his plane soaking his pants and injuring the mechanic. While in the employees' lounge, Dallas Turner, a flight attendant, takes pity on the state of Paul's soiled pants and offers a pair of his until he can get his to the dry cleaners. Sparks fly between them and they make plans to meet up the next day. I am liking these two together already.
While Paul is waiting in the lounge wondering if his original flight will be rescheduled, he gets a call that he's been given a new flight: Flight 511. After meeting the captain and flight attendant, who happens to be Dallas, he's now excited that he doesn't have to wait until the next day to spend time with him.
Now, during the flight, strange things happen and Paul loses his shit. I don't want to say exactly what. You will have to read to find out. But I will say that Jordan has once again spun a fascinating and thrilling tale that I cannot wait to read more of.
It starts off with the original first officer of Flight 511 (Ft. Lauderdale to Bermuda), Marlin Fritsch, committing suicide in a very unique way. Why? Because he's accepted his role as "The Guide." The Guide of what you ask? Well that is the million dollar question. And I cannot wait to find out!!
Next Scene: Pilot First Officer, Paul Cronin's original flight becomes grounded when a brake line bursts on his plane soaking his pants and injuring the mechanic. While in the employees' lounge, Dallas Turner, a flight attendant, takes pity on the state of Paul's soiled pants and offers a pair of his until he can get his to the dry cleaners. Sparks fly between them and they make plans to meet up the next day. I am liking these two together already.
While Paul is waiting in the lounge wondering if his original flight will be rescheduled, he gets a call that he's been given a new flight: Flight 511. After meeting the captain and flight attendant, who happens to be Dallas, he's now excited that he doesn't have to wait until the next day to spend time with him.
Now, during the flight, strange things happen and Paul loses his shit. I don't want to say exactly what. You will have to read to find out. But I will say that Jordan has once again spun a fascinating and thrilling tale that I cannot wait to read more of.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 31, 2012
Cue .
Think back to that pilot episode when Gillian Anderson was frumpy and David Duchovny was still cute, when everyone believed Mulder to be just another nutty alien-enthusiast. That is, until Scully witnessed strange events for herself and her whole world view changes.
"The truth is out there."
The above reflects this first "episode" of Turbulence. First Officer Paul Conin is cast in the role of Scully, the newbie sceptic. Dallas, a flight attendant, is Mulder to Paul's Scully. And like Mulder & Scully, I fully expect these two to get it on. ;)
The first scene, detailing the suicide of the previous First Officer, is a bit confusing but I expect it will all slot into place later on. I look forward to learning more about what happens at the end.
Guess what I'm reading next? :D
Think back to that pilot episode when Gillian Anderson was frumpy and David Duchovny was still cute, when everyone believed Mulder to be just another nutty alien-enthusiast. That is, until Scully witnessed strange events for herself and her whole world view changes.
"The truth is out there."
The above reflects this first "episode" of Turbulence. First Officer Paul Conin is cast in the role of Scully, the newbie sceptic. Dallas, a flight attendant, is Mulder to Paul's Scully. And like Mulder & Scully, I fully expect these two to get it on. ;)
The first scene, detailing the suicide of the previous First Officer, is a bit confusing but I expect it will all slot into place later on. I look forward to learning more about what happens at the end.
Guess what I'm reading next? :D
May 13, 2012
3.5 stars
It's hard to rate the story that is basically a pilot episode - no pun intended. It's an intro into the world of Turbulence that sets up a stage for future stories. We are introduced to four characters - Marlin, a mysterious man whose role as a Guide is still unknown, Paul Cronin, gay First Officer, Dallas Turner, black Flight Attendant and Paul's potential love interest, and Kaye Lehr, closed-mouthed Captain on Flight 511. As a hook, it works beautifully. I want more and now, damn it! As a short story, it can't stand alone and that is it's biggest flaw. But, knowing Ms. Price, we can count on the great adventure. Watch for those turbulences, people!
It's hard to rate the story that is basically a pilot episode - no pun intended. It's an intro into the world of Turbulence that sets up a stage for future stories. We are introduced to four characters - Marlin, a mysterious man whose role as a Guide is still unknown, Paul Cronin, gay First Officer, Dallas Turner, black Flight Attendant and Paul's potential love interest, and Kaye Lehr, closed-mouthed Captain on Flight 511. As a hook, it works beautifully. I want more and now, damn it! As a short story, it can't stand alone and that is it's biggest flaw. But, knowing Ms. Price, we can count on the great adventure. Watch for those turbulences, people!
June 24, 2012
5/13/2012: Very good short m/m paranormal setting the stage for future episodes of this serial about pilots who fly into the Bermuda Triangle. You are definitely left wanting more! :)
6/23/2012: I reread this before reading the second installment and am glad I did - not only did I get more out of it than I did the first time, it helped make things in the second installment clearer.
6/23/2012: I reread this before reading the second installment and am glad I did - not only did I get more out of it than I did the first time, it helped make things in the second installment clearer.
October 15, 2017
Interesting start to this series
August 16, 2012
I'm definitely a minority in the league of Jordan Castillo Price's fans. I admit her being a genius. Her recent stories are progressively unique. However, because of that, they don't always click with my simple mind. That's why I pretty much stick only with her Psycop series. But since this is a serialized short story, I thought I could give it a try.
It does have a "Twilight Zone" weirdness sense to it. It opens with an intriguing scene of a man committing suicide after accepting of being "The Guide" (but of what?) and sending an email to his Captain and Flight Attendant -- we later find out that he was First Officer of Flight 511.
Then, we have First Officer Paul Cronin who has his flight switched into Flight 511. Paul finds out that the flight attendant on that flight is Dallas Turner, whom he meets previously (and captures his interest). Paul is a man of science and he sure doesn't believe in the myth surrounding Bermuda Triangle. That is until strange thing starts to happen while they're on air and the story ends with *cue Twilight Zone music score*.
Interesting!! I will try the next story, of course. Want to know what the heck is happening.
PS: review explains the story pretty well.
PSS: I like how this is (a possible relationship between) an interracial couple
It does have a "Twilight Zone" weirdness sense to it. It opens with an intriguing scene of a man committing suicide after accepting of being "The Guide" (but of what?) and sending an email to his Captain and Flight Attendant -- we later find out that he was First Officer of Flight 511.
Then, we have First Officer Paul Cronin who has his flight switched into Flight 511. Paul finds out that the flight attendant on that flight is Dallas Turner, whom he meets previously (and captures his interest). Paul is a man of science and he sure doesn't believe in the myth surrounding Bermuda Triangle. That is until strange thing starts to happen while they're on air and the story ends with *cue Twilight Zone music score*.
Interesting!! I will try the next story, of course. Want to know what the heck is happening.
PS: review explains the story pretty well.
PSS: I like how this is (a possible relationship between) an interracial couple
May 22, 2015
Holy. Crap. Ha! Despite the title, I had no idea what was in store when I started reading. I sure as hell had no idea when I got to the end.
JCP has this magical yet grounded way of introducing characters. She's economical in her word choices and time spent, yet she paints such a clear picture of them. Well, clear enough in terms of what she wants us to know at that particular juncture.
Then the surprises start coming, both in plot and characterization.
I like Paul. I think he likes himself, along with a healthy dose of wariness about others around him.
I definitely like Dallas. Charming, intelligent, and partially unable to hide what he's feeling.
Kate. Well, she's fantastic, despite the wee bitty bits we learn about her in this first installment of this series.
Curiosity is fantabulous. I'm in!! On to book two!
Oh, and get this: totally started reading this series on a flight to... Denver LOL
JCP has this magical yet grounded way of introducing characters. She's economical in her word choices and time spent, yet she paints such a clear picture of them. Well, clear enough in terms of what she wants us to know at that particular juncture.
Then the surprises start coming, both in plot and characterization.
I like Paul. I think he likes himself, along with a healthy dose of wariness about others around him.
I definitely like Dallas. Charming, intelligent, and partially unable to hide what he's feeling.
Kate. Well, she's fantastic, despite the wee bitty bits we learn about her in this first installment of this series.
Curiosity is fantabulous. I'm in!! On to book two!
Oh, and get this: totally started reading this series on a flight to... Denver LOL
September 10, 2016
First episode of Turbulence introduce Dallas, a flight attendant, and Paul, a pilot. Since Flight 511 needs a new pilot (the previous one died in the beginning of the story), Paul ends up on it. Neither Dallas nor the captain prepare him for what happens during the flight. As far as Paul is concerned, it is 'be careful what you wish for' situation. It is an interesting beginning.
It is too short and it ends abruptly, but I knew that before reading so it didn't influence my opinion.
It is too short and it ends abruptly, but I knew that before reading so it didn't influence my opinion.
October 3, 2015
Sweet beginning to this episodic tale. I liked all the characters. The first few pages were a bit confusing and off-putting, but once I got past that, I was hooked. When I was done, I had to go to JCP's website and buy the rest of them. This book introduced the mystery and the budding romance, but they don't even kiss yet. Interesting premise, not one I've heard before. I'll definitely stay with this one. For such a short book, I learned a lot about preparing and piloting a plane. Either Price is familiar with flying commercial jets or she did an incredible amount of research. I was as baffled by the mystery as the protagonist. The book was completely unpredictable.
3.5 rounded up to 4 because of the very accurate-sounding technical detail.
3.5 rounded up to 4 because of the very accurate-sounding technical detail.
June 26, 2012
3,5 stars
This story is basically the literary equivalent of a (excuse the pun) pilot episode to a new mini series. A good mix of intriguing characters, mystery and humor, to grab your interest...and maybe keep you watching the rest of the season.
This story is basically the literary equivalent of a (excuse the pun) pilot episode to a new mini series. A good mix of intriguing characters, mystery and humor, to grab your interest...and maybe keep you watching the rest of the season.
December 15, 2015
Look, a freebie with a nice cover by an author whose books I've previously enjoyed
-click click click
plus Julio approves
eta: Serials are just not my thing.
-click click click
plus Julio approves
eta: Serials are just not my thing.
August 13, 2012
While not a novel idea, JCP still executes an interesting cliff-hanger of a book. These are really short glimpses of a story (~600 locations on kindle), so don't expect a full story. I think I'll wait until the stories is complete to continue - I can't do the serialized thing. It certainly looks like it will be a good one though!
Oh - if , like me, you get really annoyed at books that are sold piecemeal just to reap higher profits (ie 10 tiny stories x $2 = 1 $20 sorry) no need to worry here. JCP offers them at 'pay what you want (or think they're worth) on her weppage. Last I checked, they were also free on smashwords.
Oh - if , like me, you get really annoyed at books that are sold piecemeal just to reap higher profits (ie 10 tiny stories x $2 = 1 $20 sorry) no need to worry here. JCP offers them at 'pay what you want (or think they're worth) on her weppage. Last I checked, they were also free on smashwords.
May 18, 2012
A serial series to come out monthly, FREE at .
Great first 'episode'. This one introduces us to Paul and Dallas as well as Flight 511, and merely wets our appetites as to the strange happenings of the this flight through the Bermuda Triangle.
Great first 'episode'. This one introduces us to Paul and Dallas as well as Flight 511, and merely wets our appetites as to the strange happenings of the this flight through the Bermuda Triangle.
June 6, 2012
I've enjoyed every single book I've read from this author...except this one. It's too short, for one thing (most of her releases are short, not even novella length, but this one is really short), and I never got a good grasp on the characters or situation they find themselves in.
I'm not likely to continue reading this series.
I'm not likely to continue reading this series.
May 22, 2012
Definitely different. Very short.
Not a romance, no sex, but a mystery with a cliff hanger. Like the first chapter or two of a book but thats it. Guess i got keep reading until the next book comes out.
Not a romance, no sex, but a mystery with a cliff hanger. Like the first chapter or two of a book but thats it. Guess i got keep reading until the next book comes out.
September 23, 2012
I'm not sure I enjoy serialized fiction...
July 20, 2012
JPC is a genius.
September 4, 2012
can I have my 15 minutes back?
March 3, 2013
Felt like a teaser, with a huge cliffhanger. Well written, but more a scetch than a full drawing.
Not sure if I will follow up with the sequels, though I enjoyed the psy cops series a lot.
Not sure if I will follow up with the sequels, though I enjoyed the psy cops series a lot.
not-interested-or-lost-interest
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June 26, 2019
The Bermuda triangle has always been interesting and this is a good start to a mystery series featuring it. I like it
November 3, 2020
In one word... bizarre but in a really good way. I'm hooked, like I was with the silly TV Show Lost. Like the show, I have no idea where this is going but I can't wait to fine out. As for a romance aspect, there isn't one yet and I don't know nor do I care if there will be one. It's fun to read this kind of story.
**note to self** don't fly over the Bermuda Triangle, weird things happen.
TAGS
-- Scifi -- Twilight Zone worthy -- pilot -- flight attendant -- mystery -- Bermuda Triangle -- on going story --don't know the MCs... Paul & Dallas well enough to have an opinion yet -- I'm hooked -- less than 40 pages
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