"This is a must-read for anyone looking for a good adventure." -
Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite"A unique and wonderfully detailed literary fantasy novel." -
IndieReader"A stunning satirical debut novel" -
Paige Lovitt for Reader Views"On Swift Wings is a satirical work that delivers a fascinating tale as Wiens breathes new life into the world of Gulliver's Travels through Cygnus's adventures. Intelligent writing that evokes commentary and conversation." -
Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite"Brett Wiens is a master storyteller and this novel, the work of a rich imagination, is littered with humor. A spellbinding and delightful read." -
Ruffina Oserio for Readers' Favorite
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From the Back Cover
Cygnus regained consciousness, the sole survivor of flight 1726, somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.
His predicament would lead to an epic adventure as he navigates treacherous seas and unknown shores. Cygnus is marooned on an unknown island populated by a contemptuous race of horses that enslaves a tribe of feral humans. A draconian decision leads to fantastic encounters with the immortals of Loogenage, the sorcerers and necromancers of Glubdubdrib, the anti-intellectuals of Balnibarbi, the giants of Brobadingog, and the tiny emulous nations of Blafusecho, Sinrovia, and Lilliput. His diverse experiences gift him with enlightenment and culminate in a heart-wrenching conclusion.
On Swift Wings is a modern satirical fantasy adventure that lampoons contemporary life and dogma in a wonderfully sardonic allegorical style. Swathed in stunningly painted worlds, it is a study of current society that contains within it both the truth and hope that we so desperately need.
"A must-read for anyone looking for a good adventure." - Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
"A unique and wonderfully detailed literary fantasy novel." - IndieReader
"A fantastic modern version of Gulliver's Travels! - Snowflake for OnlineBookClub
"A stunning satirical debut novel" - Paige Lovitt for Reader Views
2020 Reader Views Literary Award Winner - Satire
2020 Reader Views Literary Award Winner - Canada West
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From the Author
On Swift Wings is my debut satirical novel. It is based on the classical story of Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels. I undertook the work at first for the pure fun of putting my thoughts to paper, but as I got going I felt like I was writing something meaningful that I wanted to share with the world.
It all started when I read the original story to my son before he was a year old. I started thinking that while it was a good story, there are some pretty dated parts, particularly three-hundred year old satire. The thought experiments are still very interesting to me, and I started writing thoughts about what a modern person might do or think when confronted by similar challenges and issues.
To really make the story my own, I evolved all of the islands forward three hundred years as I felt would have been elicited by their interactions with Gulliver. Islands that viewed that character as a laudable or enviable figure would have striven much harder for greatness, while those that were ambiguous or hostile would have likely evolved very little.
The main character of On Swift Wings is a modern character, with a modern perspective of the world. In a nod to Jonathan Swift, I wrote the story in the same voice and style of his original work. The reader need not have read Gulliver's Travels to enjoy this book, but there are a few bits that hark back to that story.
I am working on a second book that intersects with this one. I'm enjoying watching the reviews come in through various sites on the internet. I love the feedback and the conversations that are being raised. Thank you for considering reading On Swift Wings!
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