Name: This Long Vigil
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.net/authors/John-J-Pearson/198302587
ISBN: 9781638493808

About The Book

Adapted by Eisner Award-winning John J. Pearson from the Washington Post and #1 Audible bestselling duo, Rhett C. Bruno & Jaime Castle, comes THIS LONG VIGIL, a harrowing science fiction hardcover graphic novel that will leave you questioning exactly what it means to be alive.

After twenty-five years serving as the human Monitor of the Interstellar Ark, Hermes, Orion is scheduled to be placed back into hibernation with the other crewmembers.

Knowing he'll die there and be replaced before the ship's voyage is over, he decides that he won’t—can’t—accept that fate.

Whatever it takes, Orion will escape Hermes and see what's beyond, even if it means defying the regulations of his only friend—the ship-wide artificial intelligence known as Dan.

Original prose short story written by USA Today Bestseller Rhett C. Bruno and Audie Nominated author Jaime Castle.

For fans of: Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir), Passengers (Robert Silverberg), The Lightless Trilogy by C.A. Higgins (Lightless, Supernova, Radiate), I Am Mother (Australian cyberpunk sci-fi thriller), and Alfonso Cuarón’s Academy Award-winning film, Gravity, and the award-winning film Moon (directed by Duncan Jones).

PRAISE FOR THIS LONG VIGIL (eBook short story)

"The final image is glorious in a mind-bending, unforgettable way." - Carol Kean, Award-Nominated Book Reviewer

"Go get this book… Buy it. Read it. It will make you a better human being." - Pippa DaCosta, author of 'The Veil Series'

"One of the best short stories I've ever read." - Bookfever

"This Long Vigil gave me goosebumps. I'd heartily recommend it to anyone who likes hard science fiction as much as I do."- Long & Short Reviews

"The perfect short story...I particularly like stories with a setting that would have me reaching for another story if available. 'This Long Vigil' manages to accomplish this." - sfcrowsnest

"I was wiping my nose due to the fact I was starting to tear up... Emotions run raw in this small tale, when the choice between duty and freedom collide." - Cellar Door Lit Rants & Reviews

About The Authors

John J. Pearson

John J. Pearson is an Eisner Award-winning artist and illustrator based in Leeds UK.

John has built a reputation as an inimitable talent through his varied portfolio producing work for clients as diverse as DC Comics, Image Comics, Vault Comics, Z2 Comics, Heavy Metal Magazine, Netflix, WWE, Rue Morgue Magazine, The Ray Harryhausen Foundation, Burning Witches Records and Arrow Video amongst many others. He is also an award-winning comic book artist, receiving the 2021 Eisner Award for Best Painter / Multimedia Artist (Interior Art) alongside collaborator Anand RK, for the work done on Blue in Green (Image Comics).

John fuses traditional drawing techniques, digital painting and collage to produce highly-detailed and darkly compelling images across a range of printed media. Combining elements of photorealism, popular culture, abstraction and psychedelia to create a unique style and versatility in approach that appeals to a wide spectrum of audiences.

John has exhibited in the UK and USA, organised extensive art experiences across the country, and produced live murals at high profile events both independently and as part of Leeds based art collectives.

Rhett C. Bruno

Rhett C Bruno is the USA Today and Washington Post Bestselling & Nebula Award Nominated Author of the 'Black Badge Series', 'Children of Titan Series', 'Buried Goddess Saga', 'Vicarious', 'The Roach', and 'The Luna Missile Crisis' (Audible Originals); among other works.

He has been writing since before he can remember, scribbling down what he thought were epic stories when he was young to show to his friends and family. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Aethon Books.

Jaime Castle

Jaime Castle (Steve Beaulieu) is a #1 Audible Bestseller, Audible Originals author (Dead Acre, Baron Steele, The Luna Missile Crisis) and co-created and co-authored The Buried Goddess Saga, which includes the IPPY award-winning Web of Eyes.

Jaime hails from the great nation of Texas where he lives with his wife and two children and enjoys anything creative. He is also the co-founder and Creative Director of Aethon Books.

About The Illustrator

John J. Pearson

John J. Pearson is an Eisner Award-winning artist and illustrator based in Leeds UK.

John has built a reputation as an inimitable talent through his varied portfolio producing work for clients as diverse as DC Comics, Image Comics, Vault Comics, Z2 Comics, Heavy Metal Magazine, Netflix, WWE, Rue Morgue Magazine, The Ray Harryhausen Foundation, Burning Witches Records and Arrow Video amongst many others. He is also an award-winning comic book artist, receiving the 2021 Eisner Award for Best Painter / Multimedia Artist (Interior Art) alongside collaborator Anand RK, for the work done on Blue in Green (Image Comics).

John fuses traditional drawing techniques, digital painting and collage to produce highly-detailed and darkly compelling images across a range of printed media. Combining elements of photorealism, popular culture, abstraction and psychedelia to create a unique style and versatility in approach that appeals to a wide spectrum of audiences.

John has exhibited in the UK and USA, organised extensive art experiences across the country, and produced live murals at high profile events both independently and as part of Leeds based art collectives.