T. J. Berry – författare

Humanity joining the intergalactic community has been a disaster for Bala, the magical creatures of the galaxy: they've been exploited, enslaved and ground down for parts. Now the Century Summit is approaching, when humans will be judged by godlike aliens.When Jenny Perata, disabled Maori shuttle captain, is contracted to take a shipment to the summit, she must enlist half-unicorn Gary Cobalt, whose horn powers faster-than-light travel. But he's just been released from prison, for murdering the wife of Jenny's co-pilot, Cowboy Jim... When the Reason regime suddenly enact laws making Bala property, Jenny’s ship becomes the last hope for magic.File Under: Science Fiction

Reasonspace is in shambles after the disappearance ofall magical creatures. Without faster-than-light travel, supply andcommunication routes have dried up, leaving humankind stranded and starving.Cowboy Jim and his complement of Reason soldiers search for the relocated Balausing the only surviving FTL drive. On their new utopian planet, the Bala areon the brink of civil war between those who want peace under old-fashionedunicorn rule and those who seek revenge on their human oppressors. Only CaptainJenny and her new brain parasite can stop the Reason plan to enslave the Balaagain.File Under: Science Fiction [ Elves on the Brain | Lust for Magic | Best Served Hot | FTL Hell ]