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Jay Michael Jones


Biography

Jay Michael Jones lives in a small Southern town and is the proud parent of three. Jay holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater, a fancy way of saying “he learned something along the way” since Jay developed a pronounced case of stage fright shortly before graduation. Jay is the author of the Science Fantasy Romance series "Flight of the Armada", a Young Adult novel "Mr. Nice Guy", Southern Humor Fiction "A Chatterstrip at the End of Civilization" and the based-on-a-true-fable tale "The Biggest Little Fan of the Red Ball Express". When not writing Jay sings, draws the online comic strip Just Peachy and collects anything and everything to do with goats.

Where to find Jay Michael Jones online

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Books

8 The Reprobate    by Jay Michael Jones
Price: $2.99 USD. 101720 words. Published on January 16, 2013. Fiction.
As the Lost Crew works to build a ship to return to the Armada, Erich and Glendon help Hartin control a political problem for the fleet. Stuart faces Ossili attacks, disinterested Earthian scientists, and a personal crisis no one foresees. Yjarnnah grows up on Senga under Queen Oriel’s guidance, Darien creates chaos along the wormholes and Sandan's interest in Carrol grows.
7 To Live Again    by Jay Michael Jones
Price: $2.99 USD. 100950 words. Published on June 27, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
The Thuringi Armada limps through space, hampered by damaged ships and followed by a mysterious cadre of vessels. King Stuart Phillipi is unable to leave Earth without risk of losing his outpost to the Ossili. Gareth Duncan and the Solenil crew are slaves for the Gharadee. Darien outwits the Shargassi and gains a D’tai ally. Maranta Shanaugh makes a decision that will change history.
6 Adrift on an Outpost    by Jay Michael Jones
Price: $2.99 USD. 112440 words. Published on April 28, 2012. Fiction.
Book 6 in the Flight of the Armada series. Enslaved by the Gharadee, Gareth struggles to keep his small crew alive. Darien sells addictive potions at outposts, convincing the Stellar Council worlds he has gone mad. Stuart and the scouts remain on Earth to guard their outpost and Spence reaches the Armada but cannot return to Earth yet. Carrol awaits the birth of Gareth's baby.
5 Fury in the Dark of Space    by Jay Michael Jones
Price: $2.99 USD. 108180 words. Published on March 3, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
5th Book in the Flight of the Armada series. In a terrible combination of bad timing, selfish interests of malcontents and betrayal, the Armada is struck a terrible blow by an old enemy, the Shargassi. The course of history for Thuringa is forever altered as far-flung friends scramble to survive in hostile circumstances.
4 Alien Life Form    by Jay Michael Jones
Price: $2.99 USD. 117280 words. Published on February 4, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Book 4 “Alien Life Form” continues the Flight of the Armada series, with Stuart and Carrol Phillipi slowly fitting in at Michael’s school. As they make contacts with classmates, they learn as much about themselves as they do their friends. Back with the Armada, Asa Mennar continues to plot against the throne with other malcontents, spelling trouble for Aura and the royals.
0 Fields of Fire    by Jay Michael Jones
Price: $2.99 USD. 129780 words. Published on December 18, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
The prequel to the Flight of the Armada series, Fields of Fire tells of the last days of the planet Thuringa, and the survivors who set out on the journey of their lives. The Thuringi depend on the power of the royal Phillipi family as they adjust to life in space, fighting off enemy ships and the uncertainty of which Known Worlds still befriend them and which will betray them.
3 A Crack in the Facade    by Jay Michael Jones
Price: $2.99 USD. 108250 words. Published on October 23, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
The royal Phillipi family face the burden of duty in Book 3. Laying the groundwork for future contact, Stuart and Carrol attend Michael Sheldon's school where they are accepted but obviously 'not from around here.' Gareth constructs a transportal from Earth to the Armada. Darien and Echo continue their secret romance. Lycasis keeps the fleet safe but malcontents seek to undermine the crown.
2 Noble Hour    by Jay Michael Jones
Price: $2.99 USD. 95270 words. Published on July 30, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
Once the scouts of Thuringa establish an outpost on Earth, Brent remains on behind to man the outpost while the other five return to the Armada to report. As Brent faces loneliness, native dangers and a threat by other aliens, Stuart returns to an unhappy marriage, Gareth and Carrol face disapproval of their romance and Darien is attracted to Glendon's daughter. Sounds like Brent's got it easy.
1 Flight of the Armada    by Jay Michael Jones
Price: $2.99 USD. 119890 words. Published on July 17, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
In "Unknown Territory" Earth is just a rest stop on the way to a future home for six Thuringi scouts in 1961. But mysterious habits and rituals of the natives amuse and confuse the starborn warriors, noblemen who have never heard of 'rock and roll' or 'oil rig'. Their first Earthian contact Michael Sheldon must balance introducing his world and protecting the advanced yet oddly naive newcomers.

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Smashwords book reviews by Jay Michael Jones

  • Pandora's Children on Dec. 31, 2012
    (no rating)
    This excellent sequel to Pandora's Genes continues the exploits of the heroic warrior Zach, his charismatic brother Will known as the Principal and leader of the surrounding territory, and the beautiful learned girl they both love, Evvy. The breakdown of society has left the world with little pockets of civilization such as the one Will rules. Machinery and knowledge are rare and misunderstood, and mutations caused by pre-event experimentation threaten the future. The book starts off with a bang as Will and Evvy's wedding ceremony is attacked and Evvy is stolen away by religious zealots known as Traders. Will is badly injured and Zach sets out to get her back. From there the story splits and each of the three deal with his or her own problems. Lance explores the sociological aspects of this post-apocalyptic world in a realistic way, artfully portraying both the positives and negatives of the different factions. The scientific community of the Principal is ruled through logic, hard-won research and tough rules, but the seamy underside that is a part of any society is revealed proving nothing is perfect. While the religious zealots are obviously the antagonists, they are not simply cardboard enemies propped up only by the plot. There are reasons the religious Traders fear science and knowledge, and these reasons are explained in a very realistic, plausible way. Like human nature itself, it is possible to be sympathetic and repulsed by a character at the same time, and Lance shows us how it's done. When a third group appears called the Road Men, we are suddenly reminded of the wider world of which this story is only a piece, the unknown on the horizon. The Principal now faces a larger threat to his community even as he faces ongoing personal peril. Will's search for Evvy is stymied by foul men and foul creatures alike, and Evvy fights for her very life against zealots who would sacrifice her to their God. All these exciting story lines are braided together quite satisfactorily in the end, but I am surprised there is no third book. There is still a fascinating world to explore, a fantastic setting with intriguing characters.