The Frequency of Long Shadows

A thought-provoking coming-of-age adventure set in a futuristic America

by J.M. Bradley

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Book 1 of Origin Protocol

Pub Date May 13 2025 | Archive Date Aug 31 2025

Odd-Books, LLC

Literary Fiction | New Adult | Sci Fi & Fantasy

Description

Lost in a vividly-detailed alternate America ruled by technology and ambition, a trillionaire’s son stumbles into a conspiracy that threatens to ignite a war between parallel worlds in this powerful, layered debut.

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 ready to show me everything.

Now I’m in a parallel universe where America conquered the globe. Here, robots enforce the law, they keep a superintelligent machine in a cage, and you can make anything you want out of thin air—so long as you have the energy.

We came here to steal their technology, but I’ve caught the attention of people I shouldn’t—a scheming politician’s daughter whose eyes make my heart race, a celebrated athlete who sees something in me I don’t understand, and a hard-nosed detective and his robot sidekick who believe I’m the key to a unraveling a government conspiracy.

And my father? The man who brought me here? He’s hiding something.

If I trust the wrong person, I might never make it home.

If I make the wrong move, I could start a war between worlds.

But the longer I’m here, the more I wonder if I have something special to offer this world...

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A Note From the Publisher

J.M. Bradley is a former Silicon Valley startup founder and CEO who sold his company and retired to write. In his debut novel, he delivers a first-hand, timely exploration of Silicon Valley’s expanding grip on government—and how decades of technocratic rule might reshape America’s future, for better or worse.

J.M. Bradley is a former Silicon Valley startup founder and CEO who sold his company and retired to write. In his debut novel, he delivers a first-hand, timely exploration of Silicon Valley’s...

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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.”

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...

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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.

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.

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