The Wise Men of Gotham: When Fools Outsmart Kings

I've written over a hundred books - and I love each and every one. The research, the writing, the rewriting... even fighting with Adobe Illustrator to get the pictures just right. There's something extraordinary about watching a story that once lived only inside my head take shape in the world. But I can honestly say - hand on heart - that The Wise Men of Gotham is my favourite book I've written (so far).

I've been fascinated by folk tales for as long as I can remember. As a psychologist, they became more than bedtime stories - they became vessels of human truth, resilience, and imagination. And this one - this strange, hilarious, hauntingly brilliant tale - has always stayed with me.

The Wise Men of Gotham is a story of a village that doesn't quite make sense. Or rather, it makes perfect sense if you stop trying to explain it. A place where ducks debate policy, goats take on legal authority, and spoons are struck not to make noise - but to call something deeper into being. On the surface, it's absurd. But look closer, and you'll find something profound.

It will feel like you've stepped into the Mad Hatter's hat. Like you've wandered through the back door of Spike Milligan's imagination. But beneath the laughter - and you will laugh - something quietly beautiful unfolds. This is a story about identity, defiance, and the quiet wisdom of standing true in a world that asks you to be something else.

My signature writing style - emotional depth, lyrical poetics, sensory immersion - means this isn't a book you simply read. It's a book you feel. The words aren't just on the page. They wrap around you. They speak directly to you. And I truly believe that, whether you're 8 or 88, something in this story will stay with you long after the last page.

If you enjoy it, I'd be so grateful if you left a review. Just a few words - no spoilers, just a feeling. Your review helps raise the profile of the book and brings it to new readers around the world. And while even one person is still enjoying my books, I'll keep writing them.

With warmth, wonder, and more than a few ducks,

Ethan Solace