Zanzibar's Rings by Jemima Pett A galactic crisis: the entire comms system destroyed. No waypoints, no navigation aids, no database access. And how will spaceships in flight get home - or to any destination? Dolores is stuck in warp with a very dangerous passenger, Pete gets his shuttle back home on manual. But why does anything in close contact with pure orichalcum fix itself? Just flying through Zanzibar's Rings solves the problem - as the Federation's Fighters find, when they descend … [Read more...] about Zanzibar’s Rings by Jemima Pett
Curved Space to Corsair by Jemima Pett
Curved Space to Corsair by Jemima Pett Corsair: a planet in thrall to the Imperium. The Imperium: a dictatorial oligarchy which likes to think it's benevolent. The remnant of Corsair's population have sent out a message for aid, for someone to rescue them... and Pete Garcia is ready to answer their call. Big Pete and the Swede, as they call the two Viridian System asteroid miners, decide to take Dolores and Maggie on holiday, and give Dolores more practice in how to be a space pilot. A … [Read more...] about Curved Space to Corsair by Jemima Pett
The Perihelix by Jemima Pett
The Perihelix by Jemima Pett Big Pete and the Swede. Two miners, made rich by their excavation of the asteroid belt. Maggie, Dolores and Aramintha. Three women, making a living in the Viridian System any way they can, and mostly with miners. It's a long way from anywhere, and especially from the domineering Imperium and their foes, the Federation. Our miners have secret destinies, secret from each other, and even themselves. So who’s leaving the strange messages that lead the five of them … [Read more...] about The Perihelix by Jemima Pett
The Princelings of the East by Jemima Pett
The Princelings of the East by Jemima Pett The first book of the Princelings of the East series introduces us to Princelings George and Fred. Imagine them scurrying around the castle using secret passages, carrying out scientific experiments that occasionally blow up in their faces, or quaffing ale at their favourite tavern. But there is trouble in their world. They may not use much energy, but when they do, it is usually for important occasions. Energy draining to a halt to ruin the … [Read more...] about The Princelings of the East by Jemima Pett