The Hard Switch

Hardcover, 99 pages

English language

Published Nov. 1, 2023 by Avery Hill Publishing Limited.

ISBN:
978-1-910395-70-7
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The time approaches when the mineral that makes inter-system jump navigation possible will run out. When the last piece has gone the vast and scattered inhabitants of the galaxy will be stuck wherever they are. Some will have the means to choose this - others will take what they've got or at least what they can get. Either way, society as it has been for aeons will exist in a new state.

In the face of this impending seismic change the crew of a small cargo freighter will struggle to make a living amid the chaos and desperation. Survival would be enough but a chance discovery alters their plans and may prove to be a vital key to unlocking a future for all - no just the chosen few...

2 editions

Graphic novel "The Hard Switch"

Illustrations in a 'ligne claire' style; architectural settings and perspective interiors; a science fiction setting with bits of Firefly and Star Wars, but also enough of its own character to not seem a knock off. Definitely room for continuation, but solid enough with its contents.

The Hard Switch

1) "The Hard Switch is coming. This is the name people have given to the point when alcanite runs out. The once commonplace mineral that enables inter-system jump navigation. When the last piece has gone, the vast, diverse and scattered inhabitants of the galaxy will be stuck wherever they are. Some will have the means to choose this. Others will take what they've got. Or at least the best they can get."

2) "'Welcome! Oh, what's this? A pet?' 'Don't... touch... the glass.' Hhhrrrkkk...! 'I'm an engineer.'"

3) "'Hallsman.' 'Fuck! You scared me. This is a very alarmist way to deliver my payment.'"

4) "'They increased the size of the landing disc to take mega-freight, in a bid to get as much mineral off-planet before The Switch. People here are working overtime to make as much out of it as possible before it all shuts down. Makes …

Subjects

  • science fiction
  • graphic novel