Long ago and in the wellspring of Greek myth, a middle-aged inventor/father named Daedalus invented wings, showing us that human flight was possible. He made two pairs, one for himself and one for his son. It was more than a generous gift; it was his legacy.

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The legend tells of a father and son taking off from their island home on a warm day with a steady breeze, and of a tragic end to their flight, a version told by the father after he alone landed on a distant island. At least, that was the story JRW Case learned in high school mythology class.

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And we humans seem to have collectively decided to stay on the ground ever since, but why?

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Icarus and the Wing Builder is an epic tale of rites of passage, love, betrayal, and self-mastery, set upon the mystical islands and sailing ships of the ancient Aegean. Its compelling narrative completes and reimagines the myth, bringing to light what actually happened in the sky that day, and revealing an ancient truth whose time has come.

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This is a story of initiation and growth, of resilience in the face of change, and in the power of wings.

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