About the Author

Heikki Hietala is a Senior Lecturer at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences. He holds an M.A. in English Philology from the University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, and has worked in IT and localization for more than 20 years. Heikki is also a keen writer of short stories, some of which have appeared in anthologies, e-zines and literary websites. All of his writing is in English, though his native language is Finnish. Tulagi Hotel began as a single idea and then went through 12 years of intensive research and background work. It has its roots in the author's deep interest in military history and popular culture. Heikki is a keen fan of British comedy and an avid Monty Python aficionado. Catch Heikki online at: www.tulagihotel.com

Reviews

"This is a thoroughly enjoyable read and a 'must' for any fan of military aviation." - M Howard Morgan, author of First Fleet "Adventure, excitement, tragedy, romance and engaging characters, this novel has it all." - Susanne O'Leary, author of Fresh Powder and Finding Margo "The location is beautiful, the hotel well worth a visit, and the lives of the guests are intriguing... A great read." - Historical Novels Review " - gives you excitement, pathos, tenderness, love, nostalgia, beauty and a set of characters that, even in the sadness of some of the episodes, convey the essential resilience and value of human beings." - Bill Kirton, author of The Figurehead and The Sparrow Conundrum " - thoroughly in command of a setting half a world away and 65 years in the past. I can't imagine how he did it." - Stephen E. Gallup " - beyond the technical details lies a wonderful story with beautifully written characters full of personality and charm." - Raven Dane