Red Twin is a character-driven science fiction novel about people who disappeared from Earth in the 1950s—only to wake up in an extraterrestrial colony where they are no longer the dominant species. When power, identity, and survival are on the line, they must adapt to a brutal reality ruled by three alien races.
The book is for readers who enjoy first contact, alien societies, morally gray areas, and science fiction with a strong human core.
Launch — April 29, 2026.
Quick facts
- Title — Red Twin
- Author — Thomas Kung
- Genre — Science fiction / First Contact / Space opera (character-driven)
- Tone — Dark, cinematic, realistic
- Length — approx. 114,500 words
- Language — Swedish
- Format — Hardcover, e-book, direct sales
- Launch date — April 29, 2026
- Audience — YA / Adult crossover
What makes Red Twin unique?
- A Swedish science fiction novel with an international feel.
- Female, Mongolian protagonist.
- People who aren’t heroes—just resources.
- Alien races with their own societies, hierarchies, and motives.
- Focus on identity, adaptation, and power rather than technology.
Ready angles & hooks
You’re free to phrase things however you like, but here are angles that often work well:
- “What if everyone who disappeared in the 1950s didn’t die—but was taken?”
- “Sci-fi where humans aren’t the dominant species”
- “First contact, but without heroes”
- “Alien colony, three races—and humans at the bottom”
- “For fans of The Expanse, Arrival, and character-driven sci-fi”
What I offer partners
- ARC / review copies via BookFunnel
- Exclusive excerpts from the book
- Q&A or background material on the world and the process
- Invitation to the launch event in Stockholm
- Opportunity for continued collaboration on upcoming parts of the universe
All feedback and all posts should be honest—no requirement for positive reviews.
Downloadable resources
Here you can download materials related to Red Twin:
- 📖 Advance Review Copy (ARC)—contact me for access
- 🖼️ Cover—front & back | mockup
- 🧑💼 Author photo
- Factsheet (PDF)—summary of the book
- Quotes & pull quotes for social media:
| Quote | Source | Recommended format |
|---|---|---|
| “Don’t you want to become a god?” | From Red Twin | Instagram quote image / TikTok text overlay |
| “A space adventure about identity…” | Pitch | Bio / press text |
| “I wanted to write Star Wars vs. Game of Thrones” | Thomas Kung | Interview / podcast |
| “Very exciting!! Great length! You’re really thrown into the world” | N. Daniel | Book trailer / stories |
🎨 Mood images from the Colony
About the author
Thomas Kung is a science fiction author focused on character-driven fantastical stories, first contact, and societies beyond human control.
Red Twin is the first part of a larger universe where the Colony, its races, and the role of humans are at the center.
Contact
- 🌐 Website — https://thomaskung.se
- 📸 Instagram — @thomas.kung.skriver
- 🎥 TikTok — @thomasskriver
- ✉️ Email — info@thomaskung.se
Feel free to reach out if you want to read, collaborate, or learn more.
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