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08/04/2025

Under The Ash is now live for direct orders! We'd love it if you could Like our new page, where we'll post a few of the incredible, never before seen photos from the book. If you'd like to purchase this amazing book - with eleven 5-star reviews at Amazon - just go to https://edkbooksanddistribution.com/book/under-the-ash/

05/20/2025

Mike Cairns' book Under the Ash has reached the #1 spot on Amazon's Best Sellers list in the History/Photography category.

Available for Pre-order on Amazon!

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05/20/2025

Last minute interview this past Sunday, May 18th with Pilot and Author Mike Cairns for his book, Under the Ash: A Helicopter Pilot’s Photo Journal of Search, Rescue, and Recovery Efforts in the Aftermath of the 1980 Mount St. Helens Eruption.

Discussing his rescue mission 45 years ago during the Mount St. Helens eruption on KING 5 Seattle.

His book is available for pre-sale on Amazon!

Michael Cairns witnessed the volcano eruption from the cockpit of a National Guard helicopter when he flew on a rescue and recovery mission.

05/17/2025

Here is an interview with Author Mike Cairns that was featured yesterday evening on NBC KGW8 Portland.

Mike's book is available for pre-order on Amazon!

Michael Cairns flew a National Guard helicopter on a rescue and recovery mission to Mount St. Helens. His book, "Under the Ash," recounts it all 45 years later.

05/16/2025

Here is an interview and article from tonight on Evening Magazine with Author Mike Cairns.

His book Under the Ash is available for pre-order on Amazon!

A National Guard helicopter pilot who flew search and rescue missions within hours of the eruption shares photographs and memories of mission.

05/16/2025

Here is the first interview with Author Mike Cairns talking about his upcoming book, Under the Ash on Komo 4 ABC this morning.

Published by my company, EDK Books.

The book is scheduled to be released next month.

Pre-orders available at Amazon!

Sunday, May 18, 2025, marks 45 years since the eruption of Mount St. Helens.The volcano erupted on May 18, 1980, and blasted rocks horizontally. Centuries of...

05/13/2025

In celebration of the upcoming 45th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens this Sunday, May 18th, my publishing company EDK Books would like to announce the pre-order of Under the Ash: A Helicopter Pilot’s Photo Journal of Search, Rescue, and Recovery Efforts in the Aftermath of the 1980 Mount St. Helens Eruption.

About the Author:
Michael Cairns is a decorated Vietnam veteran and helicopter gunship pilot who was injured by enemy fire as he rescued his fellow soldiers from life-threatening battle engagements. After completing his tours of duty, he continued to serve in aviation units through the Army Reserve and Army National Guard until 1985, including participation in the search, rescue, and recovery operations at Mount St. Helens in 1980. His long-time passion for photography provided an unexpected but extremely valuable gateway and avenue to document this cataclysmic event.

Review:
While shooting the PBS series "We'll meet again," we reunited Mike Cairns with a woman he rescued from Mount St. Helens, and got a glimpse of the courage, valor and humanity... perhaps in all of us.
- Ann Curry, Journalist

With many never-before-seen photos!

Release is scheduled for June 2025.

Pre-order at Amazon:

Under The Ash: A Helicopter Pilot’s Photo Journal of Search, Rescue, and Recovery Efforts in the Aftermath of the 1980 Mount St. Helens Eruption. Includes never before seen photos.

10/20/2022

"Playground Patrol" by Valorie Kyte is our most recent release from EDK Books, with more to come very soon!

When the children return to their classrooms from playing outside at recess, Carrie and the others swoop in to clean up any food littering the playground. The crows gather in a roost tree and get to know other crow families. This is where courtships develop and bonding with a mate is the result. ...

08/12/2022

Congratulations to EDK author Janis Hutchinson and her recent review from Chick Lit Café for her book, The Joshua Project: Three overlooked biblical strategies for parents and grandparents to strengthen their family's faith.

The Joshua Project by Janis Hutchinson, Christian Non-Fiction, Instill Lifelong Faith in Christ in Your Family, Chick Lit Cafe Book Promos

06/30/2022

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