Adrian Tchaikovsky

A narrative reminiscent of Phileas Fogg meets Professor Challenger, featuring the exploits of scientist-cum-adventurer Doctor Ludweg Phinagler, as recorded by his (semi-)faithful assistant, Fosse. A maverick academic, Phinagler, mounts a series of expeditions, confronting ancient mysteries and deadly dangers.

For Love of Distant Shores

E J Doble

Having found the last two short story collections a bit lackadaisical, I went into this book with a touch of caution - and was thoroughly, empathically blown away.

For Love of Distant Shores is a return to a world that I adored as a teenager, and the stories told within it remind me just why I love Tchaikovsky's writing and the world of the Apt as a whole. Doctor Philanger and Fosse are excellently-written characters, and the travel-journal style writing was very well employed in making the book feel whole. The lands and ideas explored in this book, as with all the other Kinden in the world, are very well thought out and intriguing. The four stories feel unique, and offer insight into an expansive land of such diversity and grandeur.

I loved this book. I love the world. My only parting words are: Tchaikovsky, please return to the Apt soon!

For Love of Distant Shores

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