The Tachyon Wake — illustrated science-fiction novel by Jeffrey Jay

[Jeffrey Jay]

Hello SFFWorld! I'm Jeffrey Jay, and I'd like to introduce my illustrated science-fiction novel, The Tachyon Wake, the first book in the planned Tachyon Vanguard series.

The story follows Captain Sarah Vance and evacuees aboard an experimental starship, exploring leadership and survival under pressure. Alongside the story, the paperback includes black-and-white illustrations and ship technical drawings.

The Tachyon Wake is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions:

Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLVHMB29
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HKH1D7PM

Author website: https://jeffreyjay.space

If an illustrated starship adventure sounds like your kind of read, I'd be glad to have you take a look. Questions about the book are welcome here.

Thanks for reading!
Jeffrey Jay

 

[Jeffrey Jay]

A spoiler-light glimpse of one predicament in The Tachyon Wake:

An incoming warhead. A familiar voice.

Captain Sarah Vance hears her brother Marcus where no human voice should be: inside the weapon coming toward her ship.

Would you trust the voice—or the targeting alarm?

The Tachyon Wake by Jeffrey Jay. https://jeffreyjay.space

This teaser is a paraphrase, rather than a quotation from the novel. I will leave what happens next to the story.

 

[Jeffrey Jay]

Another spoiler-light predicament from The Tachyon Wake — this time from chapter 8:

The emergency mask is in place.
The oxygen isn't.

For Captain Sarah Vance, the next breath has become a problem no command can solve.

The Tachyon Wake: an illustrated starship adventure by Jeffrey Jay.

Jeffrey Jay | The Tachyon Vanguard

Meet Jeffrey Jay, author of The Tachyon Vanguard. Explore The Tachyon Wake, now available on Kindle and in paperback, and get in touch with the author.

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An original promotional paraphrase, not a quotation from the novel. The resolution stays in the story.

 

[Jeffrey Jay]

A spoiler-light glimpse from chapter 4 of The Tachyon Wake:

The tether snaps.
Below Drake: the exhaust.
Between them: less time than anyone needs.

Space doesn't care how badly you want to live.

The Tachyon Wake by Jeffrey Jay.

Jeffrey Jay | The Tachyon Vanguard

Meet Jeffrey Jay, author of The Tachyon Vanguard. Explore The Tachyon Wake, now available on Kindle and in paperback, and get in touch with the author.

jeffreyjay.space

This is an original promotional paraphrase, not a quotation. What happens after the tether snaps stays in the novel.

 

[Jeffrey Jay]

A new way to put your instincts to the test:

The Tachyon Vanguard is set in the distant future. FutureTally is here RIGHT NOW!

Alongside my science-fiction universe, I have launched FutureTally, a prediction game with teams inspired by The Tachyon Wake. You can try five historical questions in the free practice game, then reveal what actually happened. No account is needed for practice, and there are no wagers or cash prizes.

Try the free practice game: https://futuretally.games/#practice

For those who enjoy it, membership is $4.95 USD/month and includes live predictions, scores, and the ability to join or create a team. It renews monthly until canceled.

Curious minds are welcome. Make your call!

 

[Jeffrey Jay]

A spoiler-light predicament from chapter 7 of The Tachyon Wake:

Kaelen has to turn the ship.
The cooling loop may not survive it.

Sometimes the maneuver that saves you is the one your engineer begs you not to make.

Meet the crew of The Tachyon Wake.

Jeffrey Jay | The Tachyon Vanguard

Meet Jeffrey Jay, author of The Tachyon Vanguard. Explore The Tachyon Wake, now available on Kindle and in paperback, and get in touch with the author.

jeffreyjay.space

An original promotional paraphrase, not a quotation from the novel. The outcome stays in the story.

 

[Jeffrey Jay]

A spoiler-light predicament from chapter 5 of The Tachyon Wake:

Someone has started the destruction sequence.
They weren't authorized.

On an experimental starship, the most frightening command may be the one nobody admits giving.

The Tachyon Wake by Jeffrey Jay.

Jeffrey Jay | The Tachyon Vanguard

Meet Jeffrey Jay, author of The Tachyon Vanguard. Explore The Tachyon Wake, now available on Kindle and in paperback, and get in touch with the author.

jeffreyjay.space

This is an original promotional paraphrase, not a quotation. The resolution stays in the story.

 

[Jeffrey Jay]

A spoiler-light glimpse from chapter 9 of The Tachyon Wake:

The structure wakes.
The ship begins moving toward its mouth.

Exploration feels very different when the discovery starts pulling you in.

Enter The Tachyon Wake, an illustrated science-fiction adventure by Jeffrey Jay.

Jeffrey Jay | The Tachyon Vanguard

Meet Jeffrey Jay, author of The Tachyon Vanguard. Explore The Tachyon Wake, now available on Kindle and in paperback, and get in touch with the author.

jeffreyjay.space

This is an original promotional paraphrase, not a quotation. What happens next stays in the novel.

 

[Jeffrey Jay]

A spoiler-light predicament from chapter 6 of The Tachyon Wake:

The ship is disarmed.
The drones are closing in.

What does a tactical officer do when the weapons are gone and the threat isn't?

The Tachyon Wake by Jeffrey Jay.

Jeffrey Jay | The Tachyon Vanguard

Meet Jeffrey Jay, author of The Tachyon Vanguard. Explore The Tachyon Wake, now available on Kindle and in paperback, and get in touch with the author.

jeffreyjay.space

This is an original promotional paraphrase, not a quotation. The outcome stays in the novel.

 

[Jeffrey Jay]

A spoiler-light predicament from chapter 2 of The Tachyon Wake:

The release lever breaks.
The pressure keeps rising.
Then it passes the gauge.

The instruments have reached their limit. The crew hasn't been given that choice.

The Tachyon Wake by Jeffrey Jay.

Jeffrey Jay | The Tachyon Vanguard

Meet Jeffrey Jay, author of The Tachyon Vanguard. Explore The Tachyon Wake, now available on Kindle and in paperback, and get in touch with the author.

jeffreyjay.space

This is an original promotional paraphrase, not a quotation. The resolution stays in the story.

 

[Jeffrey Jay]

A spoiler-light predicament from chapter 11 of The Tachyon Wake:

An armored assassin turns toward Sarah.

There are discoveries you want to make aboard a station.
This isn't one of them.

The Tachyon Wake by Jeffrey Jay: starships, pursuit, and very little room to breathe.

Jeffrey Jay | The Tachyon Vanguard

Meet Jeffrey Jay, author of The Tachyon Vanguard. Explore The Tachyon Wake, now available on Kindle and in paperback, and get in touch with the author.

jeffreyjay.space

This is an original promotional paraphrase, not a quotation. The resolution stays in the story.