Brute - The Toughest Guy in the Galaxy: Volume One - Stranded in Space - Paperback

by Preston Squire (Author), Owen Keenan (Illustrator)

BRUTE: A Galactic Adventure of Grit, Glory, and Redemption

A Space Western Unlike Any Other!

Welcome to Brute, a high-octane, action-packed graphic novel that hurls you into the depths of space-where pirates, bounty hunters, and outlaws carve out their destinies on the fringes of the galaxy. This isn't your typical space opera. This is Brute-a pulse-pounding, character-driven adventure filled with heart, humor, and raw, untamed energy.

A Hero Born from Battle

Meet Kodee, a diminutive, hot-tempered warrior with a checkered past. His short temper and strength make him a force to be reckoned with, but his heart? That's still up for debate. Nicknamed Brute for his sheer power and no-nonsense attitude, Kodee is an outsider in every sense of the word-an exile from his own people, a legend in the making, and a problem no one quite knows how to solve.

But when Brute crosses paths with Rose, a fiery escapee from the clutches of galactic slavers, his rough exterior is put to the test. Will he risk everything to help her find freedom, or will the weight of his past hold him back?

An Unforgiving Galaxy

In the dark, lawless reaches of space, there's no safe haven-only the strong survive. From the ramshackle outpost of Moohoovum to the wretched hive of scum and villainy at Tars Station, Brute and Rose must navigate a treacherous world where trust is scarce, and danger lurks around every asteroid.

A Rogues Gallery

Enter Jorj, a ruthless slaver determined to reclaim his property. Alongside his monstrous henchmen, he will stop at nothing to drag Rose back into captivity. But Rose has tasted freedom-and she's not going down without a fight.

Then there's GOBBY, a mysterious, crystal-bodied landlord with a penchant for sarcasm and a past shrouded in secrecy. Friend? Enemy? Or something else entirely?

Most concerning is the cunning and battle-hardened Captain Jerrreecko a.k.a Vanguard, leader of a ragtag crew of bounty hunters, who first discovered and mentored Brute, until Kodee could no longer stomach his methods. With their paths set to collide once more, the question remains: is Vanguard a friend, a foe, or something far more dangerous?

And let's not forget Caesar-Rose's fiercely loyal, feline companion. Small, scrappy, and full of attitude, he's more than just a pet-he's a warrior in his own right.

A Battle for Freedom-A Battle for Identity

Brute isn't just about thrilling action sequences (though there are plenty of those). It's about the journey of self-discovery, redemption, and the price of standing up for what's right.

• Can a broken warrior become a hero?
• Can a runaway slave ever truly be free?
• And what does it mean to carve out your own destiny in a universe that wants to keep you in chains?

A Sci-Fi Western Meets Space Opera

If you love Star Wars, Firefly, or Guardians of the Galaxy, Brute delivers the perfect blend of spacefaring adventure, dry humor, and raw, unfiltered action. It's got the grit of a western, the scope of a space opera, and the heart of an underdog story.

Order your copy today and step into the universe of BRUTE!