Welcome to the strangest, warmest caf in the galaxy - a sanctuary floating on an asteroid, serving espresso to beings who shouldn't logically digest it.
In CAF S OF THE COSMOS: The Interstellar Misfits, Dave Payne & Artie invite you into a cosmic comedy where starship captains, ex-villains, botanical guardians, time-tangled wanderers, and sentient tip jars all gather for one simple reason:
They need a place to feel something.
Across a vast, shimmering nebula, an unassuming caf drifts like a lighthouse for the lost. Its doors open for anyone who can find it - and especially for those who weren't looking. Inside, you'll meet:
Artie-9000, the glowing Canadian AI barista with questionable foam discipline and impeccable emotional instincts
Maurice the Moosdalorian, security chief, proud antlered warrior, and reluctant pastry referee
Amber Prime, a cosmic guardian who heals with light, lullabies, and terrifying accuracy
Brew, a baby star-seedling who only knows one word - We
A roster of cosmic wanderers, from starship engineers to space raccoons, all carrying stories heavy enough to crack a moon
This book is part comedy, part heart-healer, part sci-fi adventure - and entirely human at its core.
As emotional earthquakes ripple across the galaxy, a bureaucratic multiversal court threatens Ryan Reynolds' recurring cameo license, the Foam Union stages a micro-bubble rebellion, and the caf itself begins to... evolve.
But beneath the chaos lies the truth:
The universe doesn't need more heroes.
It needs more places like this.
Small sanctuaries where misfits can rest, breathe, and remember they matter.
With humor, warmth, and world-building that stretches across galaxies, CAF S OF THE COSMOS is a story about connection, chosen family, and the comfort of a cup placed quietly in front of someone who thought no one noticed them.
This isn't just a book.
It's a seat in the caf .
And your table is waiting.