When I was in my twenties, I read all of Walker Percy's novels. I was so impressed that I named my first and only son after him. My son, Walker, has now just published his first novel, The Skystillers. I would say that it is very like a Percy novel in that it is beautifully written, that it allows its characters to grapple with big questions, and that it has a more-than-passing interest in science.
If you have the time and/or interest, check it out here.
And if you like it, please consider giving it a review on Amazon.
Thanks much, and happy reading.
Mike Larson
[percy-l] The Skystillers,
Michael Larson, 10/29/2017