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Brendan I. Koerner is an acclaimed American author and journalist known for his compelling narratives that blend history, technology, and culture. Born in 1973, Koerner earned recognition for his insightful writing and investigative prowess, particularly in works like "The Skies Belong to Us," which examines the golden age of hijacking in America. His ability to illuminate the intricacies of human behavior against the backdrop of historical events has solidified his legacy as a thought-provoking storyteller in contemporary literature.
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"A duped newspaper or magazine could contend that a fiction-spouting journalist obtained part of his salary via fraud, and use a criminal proceeding to try and recoup that money. Given the profession's notoriously low wages, however, it's probably not worth the publicity headache and legal fees. No news organization has ever pursued such a case."
Brendan I. Koerner
"A surprising number of American skyjackers were not yet old enough to drink or sometimes even drive. These adolescents were generally inept at planning their crimes, and few of their capers met with any success; most seemed to end within moments of starting, usually after a fatherly pilot convinced the nervous teen to hand over his gun."
Brendan I. Koerner