Pneumanauts

We never made it to the Moon. In 1969, when alien objects anchored themselves in Earth’s orbit, humanity braced for the end—an end that hasn't yet come. After a brief period of hysteria, the world regained its bearings and slowly returned to its status quo. These Big Dumb Objects, however, still loom overhead, waiting to unleash their wrath upon the Earth. Seven years after the objects' arrival, teenagers Kirk, Roland, and Louis set off in a stolen van to hunt for answers to half-formed questions about their purpose, place, and existence in a universe much stranger than previously thought. All the while, an intangible clock ticks down. Rumors abound of an attempted first contact, and only God knows what will happen if the BDOs finally open up. As the “spirit sailors” drive West across the Canadian prairie, confrontations with the past expose old wounds. Coming of age in an time of stagnation isn't easy--and it isn't any easier when the people you're counting on are exactly the ones standing in your way. Eclogue Press is proud to present our first novel by Canadian author C.J.W. Armstrong, PNEUMANAUTS! This low sci-fi 70s roadtrip mixes Stand by Me with heavy metal and comic books for those looking for honest answers to all the despair and hopelessness going around. Support indie authors, indie publishing, and 100% human-made art by picking up a copy today!