The Odd Doctor #1 is released!
New Release: The Odd Doctor by Sergei Izmailov
A Historical Portal Progression Fantasy About Healing, Hope, and the Power of Knowledge
An experienced senior surgeon drifts off to sleep after a grueling shift—only to awaken in another world, in another century, and in another man’s wounded body. His first conscious moment is a fight for survival against a richly dressed stranger holding a bloodied dagger. But this is only the beginning.
In this unfamiliar world, technology has been replaced by magic, and healing is a privilege granted to the few. Worse still, the body he now inhabits once belonged to a gifted healer—yet that gift has been mysteriously lost. To survive and make a difference, Alexander Sklifosovsky must recover his newfound magical abilities and find ways to combine them with the knowledge of surgery, anatomy, and medicine he brought with him from Earth.
As he immerses himself in this strange society, Alexander quickly discovers that magical medicine is riddled with stagnation, secrecy, and resistance from local “luminaries” who would rather maintain their authority than help the ill. Determined to challenge the old ways, he pushes forward against rivals, conspiracies, jealous colleagues, and a system deeply opposed to change. But if he succeeds, the health and future of this world may be transformed forever.
In The Odd Doctor, Sergei Izmailov blends medical expertise with heartfelt storytelling. Drawing from his own experience as a physician, he infuses the novel with warmth, complex human relationships, and a vision of what medicine could become if not bound by the limits of reality. Readers will find not only dramatic cases and magical diagnostics, but also family warmth, romance, tense professional conflicts, and the fight against epidemics and injustice.
At its core, the novel carries one powerful truth: in this world, no disease is incurable—if one has the skill and courage to face it.
If you enjoy healing magic, portal fantasy, medical intrigue, historical settings, and a determined hero reshaping the rules, then welcome to the boundless world of magical medicine. Every journey must start somewhere—and Alexander’s begins here.
The Odd Doctor #1 is now available on Amazon.