The Killing Machine: Book One of the Hand of God Volume 1 - Paperback

by Darin S. Cape (Author), Michel Fortin (Author)

A thrilling fusion of classic sci-fi storytelling and modern graphic novel artistry, The Killing Machine delivers a gripping tale of war, identity, and first contact. As scientists unravel a mystery that defies the known laws of physics, humanity finds itself lured into a deadly encounter with an alien race--one, igniting a crisis of ethics, identity, and survival among Earth's leaders. Blending philosophical depth with explosive military space battles and richly imagined alien contact, The Killing Machine will appeal to fans of Star Trek, The Expanse, and classic sci-fi literature. Featuring vivid, cinematic artwork and a tightly woven narrative, this is a must-read for readers who crave substance with their spectacle.

Author Biography

Shawn Hainsworth is a publisher, author and producer who writes under the pen name Darin S. Cape. SHP Comics was launched in 2021 as an independent publisher focused on delivering genre-bending stories combining horror, science fiction, adventure, and reimagined classics into daring, intelligent and unique comic books and graphic novels. Shawn produced the award-winning short film, Technical Support based on the SHP Comics series, EroTech. He lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife, two kids and a hound dog mix. Michel spent his childhood on his family's farm in Quebec. He worked in construction for many years before reinventing himself as a comic book artist where he can express his love of drawing and science fiction.