Turn Right at the End of the World

“WHEN ON A QUEST FOR THE ULTIMATE FATE OF THE HUMAN SOUL—TAKE YOUR BEST FRIEND WITH YOU.”

Written by an MIT-trained physicist.

“ROCKETS AREN’T SUPPOSED TO DO THAT…” So begins the globe-hopping adventure of Lux and Max, accompanied by Lux’s pet bird Ushtey, with whom Lux shares a special mind-to-mind connection. As they embark on a mission against a dangerous madman halfway around the world, never could they have anticipated the twists, turns and high stakes that await.

Beautifully illustrated, both in the main story, and the extensive SCIENCE SECTION that explains some of the methods employed by Lux and Max.

Perfect for homeschooling—geography, Egyptian mythology, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and other history, languages (English, Russian, Arabic, Latin, French, German, Norwegian), science (physics and astronomy in particular), sociology, and zoology.

Why Readers Will Love This Book:

Science-Based Detective Story: Perfect for readers who love smart, witty, intrepid protagonists, forensic clues, and solving puzzles alongside the main character.

Globe-Hopping Adventure: A Raiders of the Lost Ark-style fast-paced international journey featuring vivid settings, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural backdrops.

A thrilling Young Adult adventure for lovers of: Indiana Jones, Andy Weir, Percy Jackson, the Gideon Crew series by Preston and Child, and classics by Jules Verne, Homer (The Iliad and The Odyssey), Edgar Rice Burroughs, and H.G. Wells.

Clever Escapes on the Fly: Packed with bone-crushing pressure and pulse-rushing action sequences where the heroes must use MacGyver-style innovations to avoid being captured.

Written in the great literary tradition of: Fact-based thrillers and mysteries, with fantastical and romantic elements. A masterfully woven narrative with a climax you won't see coming.

Robert B Watkins holds a B.S. in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Virginia. He lives in New York City.