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Dan Batchelor, Author of Jack Palmer: A New Order to appear at UK Comic Cons and festivals this summer and autumn
Drawing on his personal experience as a teacher and his own late dyslexia diagnosis, Batchelor has created an engaging, fast-paced young adult novel that blends moral complexity with extraterrestrial intrigue — and is set to become a standout title in UK science fiction this year.
The novel, which is available to pre-order now and released 24th June 2025, explores what happens when aliens make contact — and humanity doesn’t come together to save the world. Instead, Jack Palmer: A New Order offers a grounded, thought-provoking spin on the classic invasion story.
Speaking about the novel and his motivations, Dan Batchelor said: “Drawing upon my own struggles with a late dyslexia diagnosis and my experience as a teacher, I wanted to show my pupils that anything is possible. With Jack Palmer, I set out to create a relatable and engaging protagonist in a story that’s fun, a little wild, and a perfect introduction to science fiction — but one that still stays rooted in reality and tackles serious questions about how we treat each other and what we do with power.”