This Long Vigil

By Jaime Castle, Rhett C. Bruno, John J. Pearson

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 Cuar n'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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1638493804
• ISBN13: 9781638493808
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Vault Comics
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher