Dear Mr Coonts ,
I'm possibly what you call a social reader , which means the book has to have a excellent story for me not to get bored and complete it. I recently was waiting to go out on a train in Western Australia and I saw the cover of a novel in a News agent which caught my eye[Final Flight]  I'm sorry but up until then I had never heard of you . I finished the book in record time for me and that was about two weeks.  It was fantastic , I found it hard to put it down but was disappointed when you
killed the hero in the end lol .My point is you have gained another fan but i'm having problem tracking down your books here in W.A but am still searching. keep up the good work , you're a legend, I cant wait to read another when I find one .
Don Chamberlain, Western Australia, May 16, 2009
 
Steve!
Not Jake! How can Jake die? What about Callie? I can understand Toad and Hannah, they're young, but Jake. What will happen to Callie? They were going to adopt Amy Carol, what about her?  I guess heroes die heroically. We all need more heroes like Jake. Our times, need heroes like Jake.  I have read Deep Black, Deep Black Biowar and Deep Black Jihad and I was looking forward to another Deep Black novel. However, my local library, a wonderful facility with wonderful people is limited. When I checked out Final Flight I was sure I would like it, but it was definitely a second choice. I really like the techno thrillers that you and Dale Brown have crafted.  Final Flight is by far one of the most spell binding and exciting books I have ever read.
Thank You Steve,
John Robinson November 15, 2008
 
Hi Steve,
I just read Final Flight and have truly felt as though I am in mourning. The way you took moments to propel the story forward yet also gave us greater insight into the man Jack Grafton is/was made me feel his loss with surprising intensity. Your writing had such an affect on me that I sought out other books by you, and I can’t tell you my elation at discovering there are more Jake Grafton books. I have really enjoyed the commentary you have provided on your website. You truly have a new fan in me and I’m going out to get the next Jake Grafton novel today!
Thea Siewert October 2, 2008
 
Wow!! Final Flight is one of the most amazing books I have ever read. It is intense to the very end! Every twist and turn had me spellbound!
Ian D'Costa February 2, 2008
 
I just finished "Final Flight".
Awesome...
Glen Struble October 3, 2007
 
Mr Coonts
I'm a soldier that is deployed to OEF 7 plus extention. About 10 years back I picked up your book FLIGHT of the INTRUDERS and I couldn't put it down. When I
first got overseas last year I ran across your book FINAL FLIGHT, after reading it I went to the MWR on my FOB and picked up all of your book there. I'm missing a few of your new books but i just wanted to tell you that your a great author and I love reading your books. THANKS
SPC Steve SCHROEDER March 9, 2007
 
I do not have much time in my life to devote to reading - I am far too busy. I have just read my first of your books, 'Final Flight'. I will now take some time out of my life to read the others because I could not put this book down. My thanks for a good book ... and congratulations - it is not easy to capture my undivided  attention.
 Bish Ashleigh  February 19, 2007 
 
I'm sorry for being so "behind the times" - I have just finished reading your book, Final Flight and loved it. Having spent 4 years in the Navy in the early 70's, though, I do have one comment. It was a bit of a stretch to believe that
the sailors on board the USS United States would actually put the lives of their captain and the Admiral above keeping the nukes out of the hands of the bad guys. We were trained right from the beginning that we were all expendable and that applied to our officers as well as to the lowest rated man on the ship (USS Charles F. Adams DDG-2). But as my wife said, it's just a book. ;-) Thank you
for some fine entertainment."
Jim Bosworth July 7, 2006
 
"I just finished rereading "Final Flight". I like the second reading because I see things I failed to see during the first. There are several philosophical gems that must have taken some time to create and put in dialogue so subtly... I've started the second reading of "Under Siege." And I'm running into more gems. Excellent work!" -- Bill Champion August 25, 2005
 
"...I am a junior political science major at the University of California, Irvine....After graduation, I want to compete for a position as a naval aviator. I am writing you because I have read both of your books, Flight of the Intruder and Final Flight....Your works have been quite an inspiration for pilots, flight officers, military aviation enthusiasts....I would like to thank you for the hours of enjoyment I received from reading you books." --Andrew Valero

"This is the first time I have ever written to the author of a book I have read. But after reading Final Flight, I took it upon myself to let you know that your books are and were very much enjoyed....You made me feel as if I were right there in the cockpit aboard ship and on liberty....The people in your books seem like they are right there with you....Semper Fi Mr. Coonts. You keep writing and I'll keep reading. --Reid Potter

"I have just finished reading Final Flight. I found it to be a terrific adventure story. However, I must say that I am feeling a kind of hollowness in the fictitious death of Jake Grafton. I am sure you had your reasons to end this story in that way and I would be curious as to what those reasons are. This country needs its heroes and I guess I prefer them to be alive....I'm going to get another one of your books as soon as I can." --Bill Giersberg (Jake Grafton Lives!!)

"After reading FINAL FLIGHT, I got hooked on your Jake Grafton books and actively sought them out and read them. Much to the detriment of my sleep account. But thank you anyway. Eventually I found out about your web site. I read your article about becoming a writer. Although I have no plans to become a writer (especially after reading the article), it has enhanced my appreciation of the skill and craft of good writing. Consequently I enjoy reading more than I did before. Thank you for such a nice gift, which will stay with me for the rest of my life." --Dave Tamayo May 8, 1999