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Chris Cwej. Once, a policeman, tasked with maintaining order through the galaxy. Once, a traveler through space and time, righting wrongs with his friends.

Now – an operative for powers far beyond humanity’s comprehension. A soldier in cosmic games, trying to obey the commands of his Superiors, but facing, time and again, heartbreak and sacrifice. Far from everything and everyone he once cared about, and drifting through an infinity of wars, conspiracies and betrayals…

These are his stories – tales of unlikely allies, of doomed loved affairs and of wild interventions in Earth’s history. From battlefields to cozy meetings with adventuress Iris Wildthyme: a chronicle of a man split down the middle.

CWEJ: DOWN THE MIDDLE is an officially-licensed anthology continuing the adventures of the character created for the Virgin New Adventures book line, featuring contributions from Doctor Who writers Andy Lane (Original Sin, All-Consuming Fire, A Thousand Tiny Wings) and Simon Bucher-Jones (The Death of Art, The Taking of Planet 5), alongside a vast panel of new and diverse talents.
​​Cwej: Down the Middle, A New Anthology from the Universes of Doctor Who
December 20th, 2019
Elkhart, Indiana

Since his introduction in a 1995 Doctor Who novel, Chris Cwej has become a beloved character in stories of all kinds. Now Arcbeatle Press is bringing him back with an all new fiction anthology: Cwej: Down the Middle, from editor Hunter O’Connell.
“Philosophically complex and motivated by truth, Chris has gone through trials and tribulations greater than many other companions, which is why I find this book such a passion project for me.” O’Connell has brought together a team of well known and new writers, including Cwej creator Andy Lane (Doctor Who), Simon Bucher-Jones (Doctor Who), Jeffrey Koval (EverymanHYBRID), Rachel Redhead (Faction Paradox), and James Wylder (WARS). 
Readers will also get to look forward to appearances from a few others: Iris Wildthyme, The Quoth, the Cyberons, Judy Collins, Praxis, and elements from the 10,000 Dawns series also appear. “There’s stories in here that will thrill you, move you, and challenge your expectations,” publisher James Wylder said.
Down the Middle will be Arcbeatle Press’ first book of adventures for Chris Cwej, but it won’t be the last, with more on the way.
“Please, check it out, and enjoy these stories of virtual gay innuendos, a teddy bear leading a cult, the Democratic primaries being done over, mushrooms, particle colliders being overrun with intelligent well-dressed weasels, alternate Earths, unlimited fun, and salt in cola. Cwej, along with his friends Larles and Kwol, will face all of this and more!" O’Connell said.
Cwej: Down the Middle will be available from Arcbeatle Press in late 2020.

Other writers in the collection include:
Hunter O'Connell, Sam Maleski, Matthew Sychantha, Charles Whitt, James Hornby, Greg Maughan, Michael Robertson, Vince Stadon, Evan Forman, Gerard Power, Tycho McPhee Letts

With original art by:
Bri Crozier, Mia Ashford-John, Brian Gorman, Emmeryn Telemain Reed, Callum and Stuart Brown, Dawn Rushim, Derek Dodebier, Newt Griffin, and Johannes Chazot

Inquiries can be sent to arcbeatlepress@gmail.com
Logo by Lucas Kovacs.