Arrow Through Space: A Science Fiction Short Story

by Jeff Walker

From the creative mind behind The Long Lost War, the critically acclaimed sci-fi novella, and the electrifying sci-fi thriller, The Jungle Planet (order it now on Amazon)…The exciting science fiction short story about Jacob Michaels, a pioneering astronaut attempting to launch into “faster than light” travel. As he takes the daring step to launch his specially made spacecraft into the universe at an unprecedented speed, something happens during the voyage. Jacob is suddenly thrust into an unknown adventure, one with bizarre and unknown possibilities which he may not have the power to escape from. With so much riding on the success of his mission, he'll be required to partner with the one person he never thought he'd encounter––his future self––and become ensnared in this strange circumstance of interplanetary space travel!

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 14, 2023

About the author

Jeff Walker is a Canadian author of original science fiction adventures known for imaginative world-building, cinematic pacing, and compelling character-driven narratives. Writing under the imprint Jeff Walker Books, he creates expansive speculative universes that explore deep-space discovery, alien environments, and humanity’s resilience in the face of the unknown.

His works include the action-driven space opera Outer Red, the survival-focused planetary adventure The Jungle Planet, and the large-scale exploration epic The Massive Planet: The Adventures of Deep Contact, among a growing catalog of speculative fiction titles. Across his novels and serialized projects, Walker blends classic sci-fi sensibilities with modern storytelling energy, delivering accessible, engaging fiction for a wide range of readers.

His writing emphasizes clarity, momentum, and immersive settings that appeal to fans of adventurous science fiction.