Bad Asstronauts

About the book

Grady Hendrix, the New York Times bestselling author of My Best Friend's Exorcism, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, and The Final Girl Support Group, shifts gears from horror to sci-fi in his latest novella. The story follows a group of backyard rocket enthusiasts in their quest to reach low earth orbit.

Melville, South Carolina is facing serious challenges - no money, no jobs, and no astronauts left. With one astronaut stranded on the abandoned International Space Station, everyone is content to let him perish due to NASA's lack of funding. However, his cousin, Walter Reddie, is determined to save him.

Inspired by vodka and fueled by determination, Walter, a former Shuttle Program reject, embarks on a daring mission to build a rocket and rescue his cousin. Despite breaking all rules and defying all odds, Walter becomes a beacon of hope for a motley crew of space enthusiasts who refuse to give up on their dreams of reaching the stars.

Transforming his rundown farm into a hub for misfits and dreamers, Walter and his team face numerous challenges as they strive to defy the odds and make their way into orbit. With humor, heart, and a touch of insanity, BadAsstronauts (originally published as Occupy Space) is a gripping tale of determination, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of the impossible.