by Daniel Pratt
First published 2017
Phileas Fogg makes the most audacious wager of his life. The wealthy English gentleman stakes his entire fortune on completing a journey around the world in just eighty days. Time becomes his greatest enemy as Fogg races against the calendar with his devoted manservant Passepartout at his side. Their path takes them across continents and oceans, but danger follows close behind. Suspicious authorities track their every move, convinced Fogg is a criminal on the run. Each day brings fresh perils and unforeseen delays that threaten to destroy his chances. Narrow escapes and resourceful solutions keep them moving forward, but the clock never stops ticking. Fogg must draw on every ounce of his intelligence and resources to overcome the obstacles blocking his return to London. Victory means keeping his wealth and reputation intact, while failure spells financial ruin.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, mystery
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: adventure, race-against-time
Period: 19th-century