The Philosopher's Flight: A Novel (The Philosophers Series #1)

Synopsis

The first book in a new series and a thrilling debut from ER doctor turned novelist Tom Miller, The Philosopher&’s Flight is an epic historical fantasy set in a World-War-I-era America that &“[begins] with rollicking fierceness that grabs readers from its opening lines and doesn&’t loosen its grip or lessen its hold all the way through. Miller&’s writing is intoxicating&” (Associated Press).HE&’S ALWAYS WANTED TO FLY LIKE A GIRL. Eighteen-year-old Robert Weekes is one of the few men who practice empirical philosophy—an arcane, female-dominated branch of science used to summon the wind, heal the injured, and even fly. He&’s always dreamed of being the first man to join the US Sigilry Corps&’ Rescue and Evacuation Department, an elite team of flying medics, but everyone knows that&’s impossible: men can barely get off the ground. When a shocking tragedy puts Robert&’s philosophical abilities to the test, he rises to the occasion and wins a scholarship to study philosophy at Radcliffe College—an all-women&’s school. At Radcliffe, Robert hones his flying skills and strives to win the respect of his classmates, a host of formidable and unruly women. Robert falls hard for Danielle Hardin, a disillusioned young hero of the Great War turned political radical. But Danielle&’s activism and Robert&’s recklessness attract the attention of the same fanatical anti-philosophical group that Robert&’s mother fought against decades before. With their lives in mounting danger, Robert and Danielle band together with a team of unlikely heroes to fight for Robert&’s place among the next generation of empirical philosophers—and for philosophy&’s very survival against the men who would destroy it. &“Part thriller, part romance, part coming-of-age fantasy, The Philosopher&’s Flight…is as fun a read as you&’ll come across… Miller has already set a high bar for any book vying to be the most entertaining novel of [the year]&” (BookPage). Tom Miller writes with unrivaled imagination, ambition, and humor. The Philosopher&’s Flight is both a fantastical reimagining of American history and a beautifully composed coming-of-age tale for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.

Copyright:

2019

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

432 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781476778174

Related ISBNs:

9781476778167

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster

Date of Addition:

11/08/24

Copyrighted By:

Simon & Schuster

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.