The Scientist, The Spaceman, and The Stars Between Them
They’ve incited deicide, and the old gods are angry…
In a desperate attempt at saving humanity from its own destructive hubris, the Zeus Project set out to explore the untouched reaches of deep space. Now, countless light years later, the colonizing efforts are well under way, but the vast universe has been anything but kind.
After surviving a near-fatal revival from their cryo-pod that permanently damaged their lungs, Dr. London Davies has spent the last two years trapped within the confines of a sterile, sanitized outpost far away from the rest of humanity and their loving husband, Temple.
Acting as the chief embalmer for Zeus, London grows more and more concerned as cadavers filled with writhing worms and unusual forms of decay overrun their cold storage. With their husband off fighting for humanity’s survival under the brutal, watchful eye of Zeus, anxiety, and claustrophobia test the limits of the embalmer’s sanity.
The once quiet morgue has transformed into a playground for something otherworldly, and London's only hope is that Temple can breach the stars between them before it's too late.
- Published by Timber Ghost Press
- Edited by Beverly Bernard
- Cover Art by Don Nobel
- ISBN - 979-8-9883040-5-0
- 1 out of 5 🌶️
PLEASE NOTE: I will not be keeping much stock of his book on hand in my store going forward, if I have any copies remaining after my March convention I will add them to the website and will not be restocking for the foreseeable future. Please consider buying direct from my publisher, Timber Ghost Press!
The Scientist, The Spaceman, and The Stars Between Them was nominated for Best Book Cover and Cover Artist, Best Setting, Writing The Future We Need: Disability Representation by a Disabled Author, Gay/Lesbian Representation, LGBTQ+ Representation, Mental Health Representation, and Trans or Nonbinary Representation in the 2024 Indie Ink Awards. It was a semifinalist in the 2024 Small Spec Awards for the Sci-Fi Category.
What readers are saying
"Zombie space horror, and YET. IM IN TEARS. London was phenomenal. I loved all the details about them. Temple was a lighthouse in a storm, a husband who truly loved his partner. The plot most definitely TWISTED. I had so much hope until the last few chapters. I didn't expect to get so attached to characters in such a short amount of time. A shorter read than most of my books, but a welcome one." - Rose (via GoodReads)
"I'll be requesting therapy from the author after reading this. My heart is so broken and the tears are heavy - this slow burn was grim, gross and gorgeous also gay as heck. You may be able to tell, I loved it very much - but I knew I would, A.L. Davidson has a fantastic writing style which makes me engrossed in every story they write." - Lauren Carter (author of YOUR DARLING DEATH)
"All in all...I love weird books. It turns out I really love weird books set in space. And zombies? It was visceral, dank, claustrophobic, weird, and...beautiful? This novel was such a unique read that kept me enthralled the whole way through." - Amanda (via GoodReads)
"In short...this novel is everything I love in a horror novel. Gorgeous, gross, and VERY gay. " - Shrike (via GoodReads)
"The Scientist, The Spaceman and The Stars Between Them is going to be on my mind for a while to come, I feel. " - Dina Florence (via GoodReads)
"Reading this book may result in you needing an immediate hug from a loved one. Proceed with caution. tl:dr; If you’re looking for a queer slow burn cosmic eco-horror book with a sprinkle of romance and a dash of greedy corporations that fuck around and find out… then this is the book for you." - Jessica (via GoodReads)
"Wow this book was haunting and absolutely beautiful. This is a story that will stick with you for months. London and Temple will be stuck in my mind for a long time to come and what their life came to be in the end." - Mer (via GoodReads)
"'Some horrors were not with understanding.' I can't think of anything else that perfectly sums up this beautiful book. A.L. Davidson is a genius, and without giving too much away, simply because you need to read this, I am shattered in the best way. A beautiful and wild ride from start to finish. Highly recommend!" - SadeeBee, (Author of "BETWEEN THE COSMOS, THE EARTH, AND I)
"This book absolutely blew me away. It's bleak, cold, and beautiful. I want to write so much about it, but I think it's important to let the story and the revelations unfold organically and surprise you. It's also wonderfully queer. This is one of the best books I've read all year. Strong 5 stars" - Stephanie (via GoodReads)
"What in the actual fuck did I just read? Honestly, work. And how dare this book break my heart so thoroughly at the end!!!!!" - Cole (via GoodReads)
