Explore the writings of Robert J. Firth, an airline captain with 42 years of global flying experience. His books share bold opinions, real stories from Vietnam, Africa, Europe and Russia, and unique perspectives shaped by a lifetime of adventure. All books available in print, digital, or audio
Robert J. Firth has flown as an airline pilot for 42 years, gaining experience on aircraft all over the world.
Throughout his career, he has lived and worked in many different countries, gaining insight into various cultures and the global aviation industry.
His writing spans themes that reflect his life-experience: flying, history, war, politics, philosophy and religion. These were interests developed over years of international service and observation.
During his time in the tropics and conflict zones — including service in Vietnam and Africa — he gathered many of the stories and reflections that would later shape his books.
Today, he continues to author works (fiction and non-fiction) that draw on his travels, his service, and his varied interests, inviting readers to explore the world through his eyes.
Bold ideas, harsh truths, and high-stakes worlds—Robert J. Firth’s first six books set the tone for everything that follows. Begin here.
Each book below opens a different door: to the future of humanity, the fracture lines of politics, the unexpected truths of history, and yes—sometimes even to the edge of survival. Choose your entry point.
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