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The U.S. justice system became notorious for the brutally long sentences handed out to peaceful marijuana smugglers and dealers in the later decades of the twentieth century. Meanwhile, the general public remains fascinated by the adventurers and entrepreneurs who gambled with their freedom and lives in pursuit of wealth or excitement but never entered the world of violence that is associated with much criminal activity. Probably no group among them are more foolish and attractive than the men who flew oceans and mountains in often unreliable machines. Flying High contributes significantly to the smuggling genre in two respects. First, Billy Dekle wrote his account of just three years in his frenetic and fearless career at the very start of his life sentence. The result is something exquisitely detailed, its adventures recounted as they were lived - from moment to moment. Second, his wife Kay Dekle, who could not hope to be with her husband again, parallels Billy's account with her own: with few resources she would have to carry the responsibilities of a family life as best she could. A strong woman by nature, bound by loyalty to those she loved. Fear, excitement, love, loyalty, heart-stopping risk, laughter, sex, betrayal, and death. The Dekles paid a steep price for Billy's choices and this story is the harvest they reaped.

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"""The deals, the money, the excitement of international smuggling brought to life. Highs and lows filled with adrenaline- pumping moments that keep Billy and his crew coming back for more. But there are victims in crimes like these. They're at home. Billy and Kay tell a story that only they can tell, and everyone should read."" Ed Hudson FDLE Special Agent Supervisor (Ret) Author of: As the Crow Flies: The Redemption of an International Drug Smuggler ""A story of danger and wit and a testimony to love, loyalty and devotion. A story of the intoxication of danger and freedom that flies in the face of a strong, long-suffering woman waiting for her man to return."" Beth Curtis Founder of Life for Pot Zanesville, Ohio ""Go flying with Gringo Billy and experience the sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic, but always dangerous world of international pot smuggling. Getting arrested is nowhere near the worst thing that can happen to you."" George R. (Bob) Dekle, Sr. Asst. State Attorney Florida Third Judicial Circuit (Ret) Legal Skills Professor, University of Florida (Ret) Author of The East River Ripper ""A work of art that blends two voices and drastically opposing perspectives of a dangerous lifestyle. One is an adrenaline junkie and the other a devoted wife who suffers daily, never knowing if she (and their children) will ever see her husband again."" Amy Ralston Povah, President, CAN-DO Foundation Clemency for All Nonviolent Drug Offenders Malibu, California ""A compelling adventure and an authentic love story. An emotional rollercoaster ride of love - and life as a drug smuggler. Master storytellers!"" Randy Lanier Championship Race Car Driver 1986 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Author of Survival of the Fastest ""There have been a number of marijuana smuggling accounts in recent years but Flying High is unique, telling its stories not just from the smuggler's perspective - but from that of his long-suffering wife. What an accomplishment!"" David Vartabedian Author of ""Twelve Steps Without God"" Past member, Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Santa Barbara CA. ""Authentic as f**k. Right away my heart was beating ... The internal struggles of both Billy and his wife are rich and painful, reminding me of my many lies and sins. So close to home. "" Brian O'Dea Author of ""High"" (Random House Canada 2006)"

The deals, the money, the excitement of international smuggling brought to life. Highs and lows filled with adrenaline- pumping moments that keep Billy and his crew coming back for more. But there are victims in crimes like these. They're at home. Billy and Kay tell a story that only they can tell, and everyone should read. Ed Hudson FDLE Special Agent Supervisor (Ret) Author of: As the Crow Flies: The Redemption of an International Drug Smuggler A story of danger and wit and a testimony to love, loyalty and devotion. A story of the intoxication of danger and freedom that flies in the face of a strong, long-suffering woman waiting for her man to return. Beth Curtis Founder of Life for Pot Zanesville, Ohio Go flying with Gringo Billy and experience the sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic, but always dangerous world of international pot smuggling. Getting arrested is nowhere near the worst thing that can happen to you. George R. (Bob) Dekle, Sr. Asst. State Attorney Florida Third Judicial Circuit (Ret) Legal Skills Professor, University of Florida (Ret) Author of The East River Ripper A work of art that blends two voices and drastically opposing perspectives of a dangerous lifestyle. One is an adrenaline junkie and the other a devoted wife who suffers daily, never knowing if she (and their children) will ever see her husband again. Amy Ralston Povah, President, CAN-DO Foundation Clemency for All Nonviolent Drug Offenders Malibu, California A compelling adventure and an authentic love story. An emotional rollercoaster ride of love - and life as a drug smuggler. Master storytellers! Randy Lanier Championship Race Car Driver 1986 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Author of Survival of the Fastest There have been a number of marijuana smuggling accounts in recent years but Flying High is unique, telling its stories not just from the smuggler's perspective - but from that of his long-suffering wife. What an accomplishment! David Vartabedian Author of Twelve Steps Without God Past member, Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Santa Barbara CA. Authentic as f**k. Right away my heart was beating ... The internal struggles of both Billy and his wife are rich and painful, reminding me of my many lies and sins. So close to home. Brian O'Dea Author of High (Random House Canada 2006)

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