The Amber Crown

Astra Publishing House - Imprint: DAW 11th January 2022
ISBN: 9780756417710 - Trade Paperback or e-edition
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In this new standalone epic fantasy, three outcasts must work together to fulfill the orders of a dead king’s ghost or risk their nation falling to a usurper tyrant.

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.

Valdas, Captain of the High Guard, has not only failed in his duty to protect the king, but he’s been accused of the murder, and he’s on the run. He’s sworn to seek justice, but his 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, valued and feared in equal measure for her witchmark, her scolding tongue, and her ability to walk the spirit world. 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?

"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, well rounded and interesting people. All of them are messy and flawed in their own ways, and driven by their own issues and obsessions. The story is compelling and nicely paced." - Nimue Brown (The Amber Crown)

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The Psi-Tech Trilogy

Empire of Dust
Psi-Tech #1
DAW: 4th November 2014, Mass market paperback
ISBN 13: 9780756410162, ISBN 10: 0756410169

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Who to trust when your life is on the line? Is there anywhere in the known universe that is safe for a telepath who knows too much? Implant enhanced psi-techs, telepathy, foldspace, new worlds, megacorporations, corporate greed, lies, betrayal, fanatics, loyalty, love. Cara is on the run from her former lover. Ben Benjamin could provide the getaway that she needs, but Ben has his own troubles and soon they have a common problem. If they get it wrong a whole colony could pay the price.

"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 (Empire of Dust)

"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

"LOTS of great badass women of various kinds." - Wordnerdy

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Crossways
Psi-Tech #2
DAW 4th August 2015, Mass market paperback
ISBN-13: 978-0756410179,ISBN-10: 0756410177

Available from:Amazon.co.uk - Best for UK | Amazon.com

A search for survivors becomes a battle for survival.
Renegade psi-techs, struggle for independence, a coalition of crimelords, technical innovation, family in danger, something dark in foldspace that could change the future of humanity in space. Ben and Cara have promised to find a missing ark ship containing thirty thousand colonists frozen in cryo, but they are now on everyone's 'most wanted' list, their only refuge a renegade space station full of criminals.

"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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Nimbus
Psi-Tech #3
DAW 3rd October 2017, Mass market paperback
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Something is stirring in the cold depths of foldspace and if Cara and Ben can't convince the megacorps that they need to take notice, then humankind's time amongst the stars may be coming to an end.

"fascinating detail, overflowing with action, brimming with emotion (it even wrung a tear from me: that's very unusual for a book).

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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
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It's 1800, Ross (Rossalinde) Tremayne, cross-dressing privateer captain and witch, inherits two things from her embittered dying mother. One is David, a half-brother she never knew about, and the other is a task she doesn't want: to open a winterwood box, magically sealed by her distant ancestor. On Ross' side she has her rag-tag crew of barely reformed pirates, her conflicted new brother, the jealous ghost of her dead husband, a dashing piratical admirer, and a sexy wolf shapechanger. (Please don't ever call him a werewolf. Just dont!) Ranged against her are the Kingsmen, who would hang her for murder and piracy; the Mysterium, who would hang her for witchcraft, and a powerful agent of the Crown who fights magic with darker magic.

"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
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Magic is changing and the ripples are rolling outwards as the rowankind's awakening begins to have repercussions. The direction of the industrial revolution could be changed. Social and magical strife are affecting all levels of society, even as far as a landowner in Yorkshire whose third son happens to be a wolf shapechanger. Ross and Corwen are caught up in major events as they battle magical creatures let loose upon the countryside, and try to help Corwen's family after tragedy strikes. Corwen's brother Freddie has gone missing somewhere in London. Is he in hiding or has he been taken by the Mysterium?

As in the previous book, we see that all actions have consequences and can cause far-reaching repercussions, and, once again, I’m keen to find out what will befall our heroes next. 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
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The rowankind are free, but that's not an end to their problems. Nor is it an end to Ross and Corwen's. A troubled shapechanging brother; a task given to them by the Fae; a missing witch; a truce with France (yes that is a problem if you're a privateer) and a Fae marriage that's more than it seems; the return of an old enemy, and an old friend; a hunt for a dangerous book. More twists and turns in the story of Corwen and Ross.

"Gripping final Rowankind installment... a strong and satisfying wrap-up of the series" - Publisher's Weekly