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2187. Earth is cold, dead and divided. The rich hide away while the rest will do anything to survive.Humanity have only one hope: crossing hostile alien territory to reach a habitable planet. (It''s lucky that for some, fighting their way through space is just a way of life . . .) Jinnifer Blue is on the run. An expert pilot, she apprehends criminals on behalf of the government and keeps her illegal genetic modifications a closely guarded secret. But when a particularly dangerous job goes south, Jinn is left stranded on a prison ship with one of the most ruthless criminals in the galaxy. Now she must decide if she can trust her co-prisoner - because once they discover what the prison ship is hiding, she definitely can''t trust anyone else . . .A gripping space adventure for fans of Elizabeth Moon and Rachel Bach.Join other readers in discovering the thrill of the Second Species''I just had seen the Last Jedi when I read this and was looking to read something that had similarly strong female characters, this didn''t disappoint. I read it within a day because each chapter left me desperate to find out what happened next. It''s sexy, action packed and it was easy to get sucked into the world created'' Amazon reviewer''A really fun, fast-paced read in an interesting universe'' Cat Rambo, author of Beasts of Tabat''I was addicted from the first page! An intriguing story line with interesting characters and a different view of the future and of space travel'' Amazon reviewer''This is one fabulous Sci-Fi story with a brilliantly well realised futuristic world'' Reading Revelations''A thrilling adult sci-fi adventure set in 2187 with a backdrop of a dying earth, space travel, aliens, technology and fabulous space pirates. The cast of characters are an eclectic mix of personalities with questionable morals, hang-ups and conflicts that are brought to life with vibrant description, thrilling action and humour'' Amazon reviewer

Date: 27th September 2188Vessel: The Alcatraz 2. Prison Ship Location: UNKNOWNJinnifer Blue opens her eyes to find herself in a nightmare. Her plan to expose the horrific truth behind the government''s secret Second Species programme has failed, and now she''s being turned into a weapon by her worst enemy . . . her mother. At the other end of the galaxy Caspian Dax, ferocious space pirate and Jinn''s sometime lover, is facing an even more terrifying fate. He''s being forced to fight in the arena on Sittan, a pitiless, ruthless alien landscape where blood is the only prize that matters. They will use him, destroy him, change him. Jinn has only one chance - to go to Sittan and find Dax before his mind is completely destroyed. She must rely on her friends and one old enemy, leave her beloved ship the Mutant behind, and travel to a hostile planet. But hardest of all, she must keep faith that when she finds Dax, there will be something left of the man she knew. One thing''s for sure: the fight has only just begun. Join other readers in discovering the thrill of the Second Species''I just had seen the Last Jedi when I read this and was looking to read something that had similarly strong female characters, this didn''t disappoint. I read it within a day because each chapter left me desperate to find out what happened next. It''s sexy, action packed and it was easy to get sucked into the world created'' Amazon reviewer''A really fun, fast-paced read in an interesting universe'' Cat Rambo, author of Beasts of Tabat''A lot of fun . . . lives and breathes through its characters - burdened as they are with loves and hatreds, guilt, fears . . . Sets things up for an explosive finale'' Blue Book Balloon''I was addicted from the first page! An intriguing story line with interesting characters and a different view of the future and of space travel'' Amazon reviewer''This is one fabulous Sci-Fi story with a brilliantly well realised futuristic world'' Reading Revelations''A thrilling adult sci-fi adventure set in 2187 with a backdrop of a dying earth, space travel, aliens, technology and fabulous space pirates. The cast of characters are an eclectic mix of personalities with questionable morals, hang-ups and conflicts that are brought to life with vibrant description, thrilling action and humour'' Amazon reviewer

It''s 2208 and the universe is on the brink of war. Only a few brave outlaws stand between our world and annihilation - and frankly they''ve been in better shape . . . Dax and Jinn may be together again in body, but Jinn fears that the distance between them will never be bridged. Her love for Dax remains strong, but their experiences on Sittan cannot easily be forgotten, and the tension between them threatens everything she holds dear. Luckily, there''s no time to dwell on her failings - for they are running out of time . . . The Sittan are rampaging through neutral space, coming ever closer to Earth, and the government does nothing, frozen by bureaucracy, ignorance and fear. Ferona may be down, but she''s far from out - and she is as ruthless and determined as ever. Meanwhile, the deadly Shi Fai wait for a chance, any chance, to claim more of their shared universe. With enemies on all sides, Jinn is driven to embrace the extraordinary power she''s been holding at bay. The mysterious living metal Virena may well hold the secret to ending the war and saving her species . . . but in letting herself go, will Jinn lose her own humanity?Join other readers in discovering the thrill of the Second Species:''I read it within a day because each chapter left me desperate to find out what happened next. It''s sexy, action packed and it was easy to get sucked into the world created'' Amazon reviewer''A really fun, fast-paced read in an interesting universe'' Cat Rambo, author of Beasts of Tabat''A lot of fun . . . lives and breathes through its characters - burdened as they are with loves and hatreds, guilt, fears . . . Sets things up for an explosive finale'' Blue Book Balloon''I was addicted from the first page! An intriguing story line with interesting characters and a different view of the future and of space travel'' Amazon reviewer''This is one fabulous Sci-Fi story with a brilliantly well realised futuristic world'' Reading Revelations''A thrilling adult sci-fi adventure set in 2187 with a backdrop of a dying earth, space travel, aliens, technology and fabulous space pirates. The cast of characters are an eclectic mix of personalities with questionable morals, hang-ups and conflicts that are brought to life with vibrant description, thrilling action and humour'' Amazon reviewer*Perfect for fans of Jessie Mihalik and Tricia O''Malley*

Eleven-year-old Cooper Cameron likes things to be in order. When he eats, he chews every bite three times on each side. Sometimes he washes his hands in the air with invisible water. He invented these rituals after the death of his beloved grandfather to protect others he loves from terrible harm. But when Cooper''s behavior drives a wedge between his parents, and his relationship with his older sister, Caddie, begins to fray, his mother''s only solution is to take Cooper and Caddie to the family cabin for the summer. Armed with a collection of rocks, his pet frog, and his notebook, Cooper vows to cure himself and bring his damaged family back together.