After Io: Book One in the Far Light Series

by Elliott Wink

Bryn Michaels considered herself lucky to be the sole pilot for the quiet little spaceship Persika. Owned and operated by former military officer Amai Menari, the crew of the Persika takes whatever work they can find, often contracting with the dominant forces in the the Company and the government.

So, when the Persika heads out on a Company contract to mine platinum ore on Jupiter’s moon, Io, with a newly installed drill and three Company men amid their ranks, everything seems routine—that is, until one of the Company men is unexpectedly killed in the middle of the job.

The Persika leaves Io with plans to regroup at Ligon station, but they don’t make it far before an ominous threat emerges to endanger the lives of the entire crew. Bryn’s quiet haven suddenly becomes a nightmare when the Persika is stranded in the vastness of space.

Bryn is determined to survive, but as she takes steps to ensure her rescue, she begins to wonder if the cost of survival is too great.

After Io is the first book in The Far Light Series by Elliott Wink.

179 pages, Paperback

Published January 26, 2022

About the author

I'm a science fiction and fantasy writer with a day job. I've been teaching English for nearly a decade, so I spend my days analyzing writing with my students and my nights putting my own pen to paper.

I have a masters in psychology and I find people fascinating, so I usually spend a lot of time in my characters' heads. Whether that character is drifting through outer space, navigating through a dystopian future, or in another universe entirely, they are unlikely to escape the nature of the human condition when it comes to my stories. We are human, even when we are forging through the unknown.

I live with my very supportive husband and tri-color collie-pit mix in Northern California. When I'm not writing or watching movies, you might find me on the golf course or cooking elaborate, celiac-friendly meals.