Flight

by Rosie Dub

A compelling metaphysical thriller and journey of self-discovery in which a woman must face the shadows that have haunted her since birth.



Some secrets will not stay buried...



Haunted by a chilling prophecy that foretold the death of her father, Fern was given up for adoption at birth by a mother desperate to protect them both. Now, twenty years later, Fern lives in Sydney, plagued by an unshakable sense of danger. Her family and friends think she is losing her mind but Fern is convinced someone is after her.



Seeking to unlock the mystery, Fern takes flight onto the streets of Sydney, where she meets unlikely allies in Cassie, a troubled clairvoyant cursed with second sight, and Adam, a tormented ex-soldier tormented by demons of his own. As danger looms, Fern and Adam embark on a journey which takes them far into the labyrinthine depths of the Tasmanian wilderness, where Fern is forced to confront not only the shadows of her past but the mysterious prophecy that has stalked her since birth.



With modern gothic overtones and interwoven with myth and metaphor, Flight is a metaphysical thriller and love story that weaves together psychological suspense and magical realism in a powerful tale of identity, fate, and self-discovery.



'An adventure story that encapsulates both a physical and spiritual journey. . . interesting and original with some startling contrasts between the ordinary and the extraordinary.' Bookseller & Publisher



What Readers Have to Say



'Gripping, revealing and mesmerising, the world that Dub has created is part dream, part nightmare and full of hope in this fantastic novel of self-discovery . . . Inspirational, and wise; a 'must-read' for everyone.' Everyman



'One of those stories that defies borders and delves into the very deepest regions of the human heart and mind. Words can't really say how fabulous this novel is, one must read it to fully absorb the beauty and subtlety of Rosie's writing and the truth and honesty of Fern's journey.' Ella



'A coming of age novel unlike any I've read before, as it incorporates the numinous confidently yet subtly. The author's writing is beautiful and captures emotion and story vividly. I can't remember another book that had me so hooked . . . It has changed the way I think on a number of levels.' Grace

360 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2012

About the author

Dr ROSIE DUB is the author of the novels: Flight, Between Worlds, and Gathering Storm, which is under development as a feature film. Her non-fiction articles and short stories are published in Australia, the UK and the US.

Rosie’s writing and teaching are deeply rooted in her PhD research, which examined the function of story as a developmental tool, exploring how it can serve as a vehicle for psychological and spiritual transformation. She shares her research in a twice monthly Substack newsletter, Alchemy of Story and in her Alchemy of Story workshops which teach writing not just as a craft, but as a creative act of remembering. Through her writing, workshops, courses, and mentoring, Rosie guides writers, seekers, and change-makers to reconnect with their inner stories, uncover the deeper narratives that drive them, and reimagine their lives with clarity and purpose.

At the heart of Rosie’s work lies the belief that story is not only a tool for communication, but a path to wholeness and a tool for reimagining ourselves and our world.

She lives in Hobart, Tasmania.

Alchemy of Story https://rosiedub.substack.com/

Rosie Dub
https://rosiedub.com/

Reviews

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this is well-written, it is a pretty standard run of the mill girl discovers hidden abilities, fulfills a prophesy, embarks on a difficult soul-searching journey and gets a guy story. It's so predictable that any tension that surfaces is soon diffused. There are no surprises here. Still, for those who love this done to death plot, you'll be happy with Dub's effort. Her characters are excellent as is her narrative.

[Adrienne · Rating 3 out of 5]

From the get go I was hooked on this book. The concept of reincarnation and past lives and their repercussions interfering with present ones has always been a concept that I feel isn't explored enough in well written stories these days. I read this book fairly quickly, in two sittings, which shows just how much I couldn't put it down. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good supernatural thriller.

[Meagan The Book Witch · Rating 2 out of 5]

at first, I had absolutely no sympathy for the main character, Fern. She seemed whiny, and ungrateful for everything that people were trying to do for her. she was unmotivated, and bored with life. Later on, her character started to pick up as she became involved in supernatural happenings, and then it dissipated again as the book turned into a generic love story, and confusing mess of supernatural ick.
readable, but not very satisfying.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was so intriguing. It was a little hard to crack, to begin with, but then I found myself being pulled along by it. I particularly enjoyed the latter portion of the book, the last 150 pages or so. Even though it is well trodden territory, what with supernatural elements and such it is told in an original way, and that is worth the ticket price.

[ReadLikeWildFire ReadLikeWildFire]

The Excitement of this ARC copy that i got from Harper Collins Publishers is killing me. *Stab stab stab*
Look out for this one people, Feb 2012, that's what it says on my copy! I'm reading you straight after i get my head around To kill a Mockingbird.

[Scoyphenson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was different from what I had expected, in the best possible way. It was thought-provoking and engaging and the ending was not trite (which it could have been very easily). I found the characters self-indulgent at moments, but not so much so that it was unrealistic or annoying.

[Laurena · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a recommended read....