Rushlights

The Secret History meets The Ministry of Time in this dizzyingly brilliant literary speculative debut, which follows a group of college friends who find each other across time

Jude has never felt at ease navigating the world, like she’s missing a piece of herself she’s still waiting to find. When she meets Marceline, a fellow student studying the ways in which memory structures lived reality, Jude feels like they’ve always been in each other’s lives. Marceline seems to know Jude better than she knows herself.

As the semester goes on, Jude quickly falls into the orbit of Marceline’s world and friends: the charismatic Professor Safie, the elusive Kerr, the aloof Cash, the mysterious and absent Oliver. This tight knit circle’s histories are long and tangled, and Jude slowly realizes that they extend far beyond the bounds of campus and even reality.

What binds them together is a special, expanded relationship to time itself; anchored by each other, they’re able to slip across places, bodies, and centuries. They’ve met each other in so many times and lives that inviting someone else in is unimaginable.

Until Jude. As she discovers secrets about her own past and future, Jude realizes she holds a key to a door she’s not sure she’s ready to open.

Spanning from a college campus in 2008, to seventh century Wales, thirteenth century Turkey, a post-Civil War American west, a Victorian asylum, the year 2111, and an elusive distant future, Rushlights is an expansive, dazzling novel that introduces a major new voice.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs