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Welcome to

THE LOST IN TOWN UNIVERSE

Where British Noir Meets Craft Beer Culture

A bold graphic novel. Monthly chapters. Exclusive brewery perks. Step into The Capitol — a city built on secrets, loyalty, and the perfect pint. Three characters. Three beers. One story that will change everything.

MEET THE CAST

Three characters. Three beers. One city.

HARD
ACE

Johnny Ace — The Detective

The reluctant heir to a powerful brewery dynasty, Johnny Ace turned his back on wealth to become the Capitol's best detective. Then he started asking the wrong questions. Now he's on the run, hunted by corrupt cops and crime lords alike — with nothing but his instincts and a cold pint to keep him alive.

HEART
BREAKER

Jessica Kelly — The Siren

The mysterious singer whose voice could save — or destroy — everything. Jessica Kelly knows how to work a room. Behind the beautiful voice and stunning smile lies a network of secrets that could topple empires. In the Crown District's glittering penthouses, she plays a dangerous game of loyalty and betrayal.

KINGPIN

Viktor Kratonski — The Crime Lord

A stranger to the Capitol at a young age, Viktor Kratonski now sits at the head of the table of crime. He built his empire from the Docks up, one shipment at a time. He controls everything — the breweries, the politics, the streets. But the king's throne is never secure.

A NOIR LEGEND BEGINS

Lost in Town is more than a graphic novel — it's a universe where British noir storytelling collides with craft beer culture. Set in The Capitol, a city that never sleeps and never forgives, three intertwined stories unfold across monthly chapters. Each character comes with their own signature brew, exclusive content, and a story that pulls you deeper into the darkness. This is where fiction meets flavour.

"I wanted to build a world where every pint tells a story and every shadow hides a secret. Lost in Town isn't just something you read — it's something you live. The Capitol is waiting."
— Danny James King, Writer & Creator

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Choose your path.

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DETECTIVE
FREE
Full Game Access
The full Capitol experience. No card required.
  • All chapters & future volumes
  • Full 3D city — all 4 districts
  • All interiors & NPC conversations
  • Branching dialog & skill checks
  • Dead Drops with shop discounts
  • Walk mode & evidence board
  • Case Board missions
  • Pub loyalty stamps & rewards
BEER + GAME
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KINGPIN CLUB
£19.99
Per Month
Beer delivered. Exclusive access.
  • Everything free, plus:
  • Monthly beer box (6 beers delivered)
  • The Kingpin Lounge (exclusive)
  • Early chapter access (2 weeks)
  • Exclusive Dead Drop discount codes
  • Case Intelligence dossier rewards
  • Quarterly merch drops
  • Behind-the-scenes commentary
INCLUDES BEER & MERCH
CASE FILE ACTIVE

HARD ACE

CASE #001-HA — CHAPTER 1

Chapter cover
Subject
Johnny Ace
Location
Fabric District
Status
ACTIVE
Johnny Ace was the best detective the Capitol ever had. Then he started asking the wrong questions. Now he's on the run from the very department he once served, hunted by corrupt cops and crime lords alike. In the shadows of the Fabric District, Johnny races against time to expose a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power.
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CASE INTELLIGENCE
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DETECTIVE'S MANUAL
THE STORY
You are Johnny Ace, son of the legendary brewer John Ace. Your father has been missing for five years. DCI Stephens has offered you a deal: investigate the missing persons cases plaguing The Capitol, and your charges go away. Explore three districts, interrogate NPCs, collect evidence, and uncover Viktor Kratonski's grip on the city.
CONTROLS
W A S D
Move (auto-enters walk mode)
MOUSE
Look around
SHIFT
Sprint
E
Interact / Enter buildings / Talk to NPCs / Collect items
V
Open Stash (promo codes & rewards)
TAB
Open HQ (evidence board, achievements, stats)
M
Exit walk mode (return to map)
ESC
Close any panel / Exit walk mode
P
Open settings
Walk near any parked car and press E to enter. Press E again while stopped to exit.
W
Accelerate
S
Brake / reverse
A / D
Steer left / right
E
Enter / exit vehicle
THE FOUR DISTRICTS
CROWN DISTRICT Viktor's headquarters. Club Zero nightclub. Corrupt wealth. Police station.
FABRIC DISTRICT Working class. Aces Pub. Johnny's apartment. Ernest's house. Local diner.
BREWERY DISTRICT Industrial. Aces Brewery (now under Viktor's control). The family legacy.
THE DOCKLANDS Waterfront. Cargo shipments. Dock workers with secrets. Ernest's old workplace.
SKILL CHECKS
When you choose a dialogue option tagged with a skill, a check is rolled: 2d6 + your skill bonus vs a Difficulty Class (DC). Roll equal or above to pass. Your skills improve as you progress through the story.
PERCEPTION Notice details others miss. Find hidden evidence.
PERSUASION Win trust. Talk your way through locked doors.
INTIMIDATION Apply pressure. Make people uncomfortable enough to talk.
STREETWISE Know the city. Read the room before it reads you.
TRUST
Build trust with NPCs through respectful dialogue choices and successful skill checks. Higher trust (0–5) unlocks deeper conversation branches and hidden information. Some critical intel is only available at trust level 3+.
EVIDENCE & THE CORK BOARD
Find glowing evidence items in interiors. Collect them by pressing E. Evidence is tracked on your Cork Board in HQ. Connect evidence pieces to build your case against Viktor. Each piece awards XP and advances the investigation.
COLLECTIBLES
BEER BOTTLES 36 bottles hidden across the city (12 Kingpin, 12 Hard Ace, 12 Heartbreaker). Milestones at 6, 12, and 36 bottles unlock promo codes.
DEAD DROPS Hidden reward stashes with promo codes for the Lost in Town Brewery shop. Look for glowing amber objects.
PUB STAMPS Visit Aces Pub daily. Walk to the bar and press E to stamp your card. Milestones: 7, 14, 21, 28 stamps.
MINI-GAMES
DARTS 501 rules at Aces Pub. Count down from 501. Must finish on a double. 3 darts per turn. Play against Alfred.
SHARK'S TELL Read Viktor's behavioural tells at the Kingpin Lounge. He claims a poker hand — decide if it's TRUTH or BLUFF. 5 rounds. Win to earn Case Intelligence.
RANKS & PROGRESSION
Earn XP from evidence, skill checks, mini-games, and reading chapters.
ROOKIE0 XP — Starting rank BEAT COP100 XP PRIVATE EYE300 XP DETECTIVE600 XP SR. DETECTIVE1000 XP CHIEF INSPECTOR1500 XP
FAST TRAVEL
Find Johnny's motorcycle in the Fabric District. Press E near it to fast travel between districts.
PROMO CODES
Codes earned from Dead Drops, Bottle Milestones, and Loyalty Stamps can be redeemed at lostintown.co.uk during checkout. Press V at any time to open your Stash and view collected codes.
THE KING'S DOSSIER
King-tier operatives earn Case Intelligence (CI) through field work — collecting evidence, passing skill checks, winning the card game. CI accumulates against classified reward tiers, from digital files to physical shipments from the brewery. Access your Dossier from HQ.
MAP LEGEND
●Club Zero — Crown District ●Kingpin Lounge — King exclusive ●Aces Pub & Kingpin Brewery ●The Docks — Dockside District ●Neon signs — Crown District nightlife ●Lit windows — occupied buildings ◆Dead Drop — hidden reward stash (amber) ●Beer Bottle — Kingpin / Hard Ace / Heartbreaker △Motorcycle — Fabric District fast travel

HARD ACE - CHAPTER 1

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TO BE CONTINUED...
The story is just getting started.
Johnny's been seized. Viktor's watching from the shadows. Jessica's caught in the middle. Chapter 2 picks up where the sirens left off.
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THE ARREST — CHAPTER 5