The Frequency of Long Shadows
Two Americas. One devastating secret.
by J.M. Bradley
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Pub Date May 13 2025 | Archive Date Aug 31 2025
Description
My name is Orson Fletcher, and I’m from America. Just not this America.
I never knew what my father’s startup did. He never talked about work. Never talked to me at all, really. Then one day, he said he was finally ready to show me everything.
Now, I’m in an alternate America—one that conquered the globe. Here, robots enforce the law, they keep a superintelligent machine locked in a cage, and you can make anything out of thin air—so long as you have the energy.
We came to extract technology that could end poverty in our world, but I’ve drawn attention from the wrong people—a celebrated athlete who sees something in me I don’t understand, a politician’s daughter with secrets of her own, and forces that would rather see me dead than let me leave.
And my father? The man who brought me here? He’s hiding something.
If I make the wrong move, I could start a war between worlds.
If I trust the wrong person, I might never make it home.
And when my father looks at me now, I can’t help but wonder—where is home, really?
A character-driven sci-fi adventure set in an alternate America, exploring family secrets, the hidden costs of progress, and what it truly means to belong. Fans of thought-provoking thrillers like Dark Matter and Recursion will find much to love in The Frequency of Long Shadows.
A Note From the Publisher
📖 For Fans Of: Blake Crouch, Neal Stephenson, Michael Crichton
📅 Ideal Review Timing: Reviews posted before May 13 are especially helpful, but all feedback is welcome anytime!
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Advance Praise
Early Praise from beta readers of The Frequency of Long Shadows
"An incredibly detailed world, three dimensional characters that are easy to love, a complex plot that delivers, genuinely insightful political commentary, laugh out loud jokes, powerful emotional depth...I am really, really impressed."
“This book stays with you long after the last page.”
“I was already seeing the movie version as I laughed and cried my way through the story.”
“The big problem with The Frequency of Long Shadows is that as soon as you get over its absolute gut punch of an ending, you'll want to read the entire book all over again.”
“I lay awake at night thinking about Orson.”
“I’ve read this book four times, and the ending never fails to make me cry.”
Marketing Plan
Multi-Platform Digital Promotion
A targeted digital ad campaign will run on Amazon, Facebook, and Instagram, reaching sci-fi and thriller readers who enjoy books like Dark Matter and The Peripheral.
The book will be featured in BookBub, Goodreads Giveawys, and newsletter promotions to drive preorders and early visibility.
Early Review & Influencer Outreach
The Frequency of Long Shadows will be submitted to major trade reviewers, including Publishers Weekly and Booklist.
Outreach is underway to 100+ sci-fi and thriller BookTubers, Bookstagrammers, and BookTok influencers to generate social media buzz.
Author Events, Podcasts & Speaking Engagements
The author will be featured on multiple podcasts and YouTube channels, discussing the book’s exploration of Silicon Valley’s influence on government, the power dynamics of technological elites, and the ideological divide between accelerationism and harm reduction in policy-making. These conversations will highlight how The Frequency of Long Shadows reflects real-world shifts in governance, economics, and technological ethics, offering a timely perspective on the growing tension between innovation at any cost and regulatory oversight.
Virtual Q&A events will be held in sci-fi reader groups on Reddit, Facebook, and Discord, allowing early readers to engage directly with the author.
Bookseller & Library Distribution
The Frequency of Long Shadows will be available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and indie bookstores via IngramSpark and direct distribution.
Library distribution outreach is in progress via LibraryReads and NetGalley’s librarian promotion tools to encourage acquisitions.
Timeline & Review Availability
The book is set for release on May 13, 2025, and NetGalley readers are encouraged to share reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, and social media to help build early momentum.
The NetGalley listing will remain open for 3-4 months post-launch to continue gathering librarian and bookseller reviews.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798992534801 |
| PRICE | $7.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 456 |
