Eleven Hours

A Race Against Time and Terror

In Eleven Hours, Paullina Simons delivers a heart-pounding thriller that transforms the familiar setting of an airport terminal into a claustrophobic battleground of fear and resilience. When flight attendant Annie Hewitt steps onto the runway for what should be a routine redispatch to Moscow, she finds herself thrust into a nightmare: the plane she’s meant to join has been hijacked, and the fate of all on board hinges on every passing minute. With only eleven hours before the flight takes off again, Annie must navigate an escalating crisis of international stakes, where one wrong move could cost hundreds of innocent lives.

Tension at Every Turn

Simons masterfully ratchets up suspense as Annie races through crowded concourses, weaving between passport control, security perimeters, and uncooperative officials. Alongside her is Nikolai, a determined Russian diplomat haunted by secrets of his own, and Michael, a resourceful IT specialist whose quiet courage may prove pivotal. Together, they follow a trail of cryptic clues left by the hijackers—each revelation more chilling than the last. As the clock winds down, alliances shift, loyalties fracture, and the line between friend and foe blurs. Every checkpoint Annie reaches brings her closer to the cockpit door…and to the most terrifying confrontation of her life.

Courage Beyond the Call of Duty

At its core, Eleven Hours is a story of ordinary people summoned to extraordinary action. Simons combines the meticulous research of airport operations with the raw emotional stakes of a disaster thriller, crafting characters whose vulnerabilities make their heroism all the more compelling. Through Annie’s eyes, readers feel the roar of jet engines, the crush of panicked crowds, and the quiet moments of doubt that threaten to overwhelm even the bravest soul. In a race measured not in miles but in agonizing minutes, she must find the strength to push past fear and stand firm against a terror that respects no borders.

.Paullina Simons is an internationally bestselling author celebrated for her richly drawn characters and emotionally charged narratives. With Eleven Hours, she proves once again her gift for blending pulse-pounding suspense with the enduring power of human courage.