Jacey's Books
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Psi-Tech Series
Who can you trust when your life is on the line? Is anywhere in the galaxy safe for a telepath who knows too much? Cara Carlinni's flight from Alphacorp has landed her on a backwater space station near the galaxy's rim, and her enemies are closing in fast. Enter Reska (Ben) Benjamin, agent for the Trust, Alphacorp's biggest rival. Cara needs a bolt-hole. Ben can provide one, but he has his own troubles. Soon they have a common problem. If they get it wrong a whole planet could pay the price. Expect implant-enhanced psi-techs, telepathy, foldspace, new worlds, megacorporations, psi-phobic fanatics, corporate greed, lies, betrayal, loyalty, and love. Cover by Bryan Ledgard. Purchase options
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What starts as a hunt for survivors turns into a battle for survival. Ben Benjamin, psi-tech Navigator, and Cara Carlinni, Telepath, can never go home again. To the Trust and Alphacorp alike they are wanted criminals. Murder, terrorism, armed insurrection, hijacking, grand theft and kidnapping are just the top of a long list of charges they'll face if they're caught. So they'd better not get caught. These are the people who defied the megacorporations and saved a colony, relocating ten thousand colonists somewhere safe, and they're not saying where that is. They've made a promise to find a missing space ark with thirty thousand settlers aboard. But to do that Ben and Cara have to confront old enemies. Cover by Bryan Ledgard. Purchase options |
The third Psi-Tech book, Nimbus, is due for publication Easter 2027
"Who doesn't love a far-future novel of evil megacorps and their telepathic agents? Nobody, that's who. In this one, there's a fun twist: the "Psi-Tech" implants drive you insane unless you stay connected to the company that put them in you. Until one agent, Cara Carlinni, figures out how to go rogue without losing her mind." - io9.com
Previously published in the USA
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The Amber Crown
| The king is dead, his queen is missing. On the amber coast, the usurper king is driving Zavonia to the brink of war. A dangerous magical power is rising up in Biela Miasto, and the only people who can set things right are a failed bodyguard, a Landstrider witch, and the assassin who set off the whole sorry chain of events in the first place. Valdas, former Captain of the High Guard, is on the run. He’s sworn to seek justice, but his murdered king sets him another task from beyond the grave. Valdas doesn’t believe in magic, which is unfortunate as it turns out. Mirza is the healer-witch of a Landstrider band. When she’s given a task by Valdas’ dead king, she believes that the journey she must take is one she can never return from. Lind is the clever assassin. Yes, someone paid him to kill the king, but who is to blame, the weapon or the power behind it? Lind must face his traumatic past if he’s to have a future. Can these three discover the real villain, find the queen, and set the rightful king on the throne before the country is overcome? |
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"The skill of this book lies in Bedford’s ability to seamlessly combine intrigue-heavy, multi-viewpoint plotting with human stories featuring characters you care about – a rare feat in this genre." - Jaine Fenn (Tales from the Garrett)
“Bedford confidently mixes magic and romance in this spellbinding fantasy.” - Publishers Weekly (The Amber Crown.)
"I always enjoy stories that make me complicit with problematic characters, and Jacey does an excellent job of persuading us to like the assassin. All of the characters are engaging, messy and flawed in their own ways. The story is compelling and nicely paced." - Nimue Brown
"Bedford builds a taut story around the dangers of a new world.... Readers who crave high adventure and tense plots will enjoy this voyage into the future." - Publishers' Weekly
"LOTS of great badass women of various kinds." - Wordnerdy
"The science is cool and can be played with and used in many different ways, although it does have its limits, which create their own problems." Joshua Palmatier on the DAW Books Blog
"Loved the complex characters, the strong female lead, and the twists & turns. Looking forward to the next!" — Cedric de Coning
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The Rowankind Trilogy
"I love the world-building in the Rowankind trilogy, drawing so strongly on real history and actual historical figures, especially since that’s backed up by excellent characterisation, believable character relationships, and strong plotting." Stevie Carroll (via The Good, the Bad and the Unread.)
Winterwood
Rowankind #1
DAW, February 2016,
Mass market paperback
Available from: Amazon.com /
Amazon.co.uk
"Winterwood is a perfect blend of magic, historical fiction, and romance—it truly has something for every reader." Barnes & Noble.
"A sexy , thrilling , enchanting, magical story. After reading this book I cannot wait to get my hand on the next Rowankind book." - JoDean Anderson
"A finely crafted and well-researched plunge into swashbuckling, sorcery, shape-shifting and the Fae! Highly entertaining." - Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
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Silverwolf
Rowankind #2
DAW, 3rd January 2017,
Mass market paperback
Available from:Amazon.com / Barnes & Noble /
Amazon.co.uk
As in the previous book, we see that all actions have consequences and can cause far-reaching repercussions. A worthy second instalment in the series that will particularly appeal to fans of the first book, but won’t be completely impenetrable to those readers who are new to Ross and Corwen’s version of Regency England. - The Good, the Bad and the Unread.
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Rowankind
Rowankind #3
DAW 27th November 2018, Mass market paperback
Available from:
Amazon.com /
Amazon.co.uk /
Barnes & Noble
"Gripping final Rowankind installment... a strong and satisfying wrap-up of the series" - Publisher's Weekly