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The Space Operetta Series
Chronology:
Novel 1: A Jack by Any Other Name 2017.
Story 1: Jackpot January 2018.
Novel 2: A Jack in the Dark April 2018.
Story 2: Jack Be Nimble February 2019.
Story 3: Jack In The Box August 2019.
Story 4: Jack Elopes February 2020.
Novel 3: A Jack For All Seasons August 2020.
Story 5: Jack Daddy February 2021.
Story 6: Jack and the Demonic Disco Ball of Doom September 2021.
Story 7: Beware the Ides of Hygge February 2023.
Story 8: Beware the Baby New Year January 2024.
Story 9: Beware the Fireworks July 2024.
Space Operetta Novel 1: A Jack By Any Other Name
Praise for A Jack By Any Other Name:
"A murdered secret agent is cloned and sent back to the stars to undertake more missions--including investigating his own killing--in the first installment of Smith's Space Operetta series.
...Overall, Smith serves up a lot of sex, derring-do, and Shakespeare references in this pulpy sci-fi title. It's certainly a lighthearted lark (complete with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles shoutout)...[T]here's a great last-act reveal regarding Jack's antagonist and even a concluding nonfiction essay on the physics used in the story, as polymath Smith has a doctorate in particle physics.
Skulduggery, sex, and Shakespeare abound in a sci-fi tale full of sound and fury, signifying fun."--
Kirkus Reviews
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A Jack By Any Other Name
The Space Operetta Series: Book 1.
April 2017
In space, a spy-in-training must solve his own murder.
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When interstellar singer spy Jack Jones has to solve his own murder on the Shakespeare things do not go smoothly.
First his clone body loses thirty years of memories, and then it starts experiencing strange urges and abilities. As he investigates he discovers brigands, space pirates and a secret faster-than-light drive, which could push the galaxy into war.
He would sing a song, solve the mystery, and save the day--if only he could remember how.
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Jack's story continues...
Space Operetta Story 1: Jackpot
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Jackpot
January 2018
Interstellar singer spy Jack Jones uncovers a nefarious bomb plot on planet Faspuayama. Can he protect an A.I., prevent murders and stop a civil war all in time to save The Shakespeare's performance of Cats?
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Space Operetta Series Novel 2: A Jack In The Dark
Praise for A Jack In The Dark:
Kirkus Reviews:
"First-person narrator Jack Jones Jr.--actually a clone--is a randy, sybaritic youth, ready for lovemaking with all genders and species on the starship Shakespeare. The crew members are supposed to be Earth cultural ambassadors to various alien races, performing the classics in the ship's theaters, but they are in reality conducting espionage on humanity's behalf.
...Smith's lighthearted sequel continues her sci-fi Space Operetta series.
...A satisfactory sci-fi sequel that promises more cues to send in the clones."--Kirkus Reviews
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A Jack In The Dark
The Space Operetta Series: Book 2.
April 2018
A lusty, newbie-spy uncovers the greatest secret in the galaxy.
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Interstellar singer spy Jack Jones is kidnapped!
When he's rescued by his crewmates on the Shakespeare (how embarrassing!) he's still in the dark... He accidentally has sex with what appears to be a ghost and is very surprised at what develops. When the resultant ghostly investigation leads him to the most secretive planet in existence, will what he finds there free or destroy the entire galaxy?
Armed only with his stunning good looks, amazing charm, superlative secret agent instincts and a special skill that seems to be on the fritz, Jack must get to the heart of the greatest unsolved mystery in the galaxy...even if it kills him.
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Space Operetta Story 2: Jack Be Nimble
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Short Story:Jack Be Nimble available, February 2019.
In the middle of a galactic war, on a ship with a broken FTL-drive, singer spy Jack Jones is challenged to a duel. Can he defeat his opponent in hand-to-hand combat and fix The Shakespeare's drive before it's too late?
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Space Operetta Story 3: Jack In The Box
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Short Story:Jack In The Box now available, August 2019!
In the middle of a galactic war, singer spy Jack Jones tries to solve a murder. Can he solve the mystery before the murderer gets to him, too?
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Get the first 3 stories together in Jack Trio 1 and save!
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Short Story Collection:Jack Trio 1 now available, March 2020!
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Space Operetta Story 4: Jack Elopes
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Short Story:Jack Elopes now available, February 2020!
Singer spy Jack Jones has a fun sexy Valentine's Day and decides to elope with his lady-love. As the marriage ceremony begins, things are not all as they appear...
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Space Operetta Series Novel 3: A Jack For All Seasons
Praise for A Jack For All Seasons:
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Fans of books in the style of Douglas Adams' The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy will find plenty to love in Smith's fanciful space saga. Sarcastic talking dogs, magic powers that only work when aroused, stranded humans forced to put on Broadway plays for barbaric alien audiences -- there's something whimsical and eccentric to tickle everyone's fancy.
A JACK FOR ALL SEASONS is a wacky and charmingly literary science fiction romp that combines sci fi, adventure, and humor in a story that's consistently lighthearted without being fluffy.
Read the whole review at Indie Reader
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A Jack For All Seasons
The Space Operetta Series: Book 3.
August 2020
Singer-, spy-, lover-extraordinaire Jack Jones is at war!
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Interstellar singer spy Jack Jones is at war!
When the nefarious octopi Quihiri sabotage the FTL-drives throughout the galaxy, it's Jack Jones to the rescue!
In his quest, Jack recruits a top-notch troupe of players, including a sentient dog, a baby cloud, and the crew of the Shakespeare.
Can he win the war and fix the FTL-drives while singing a song, making sweet, sweet love, and fighting off evil space pirates?
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Space Operetta Story 5: Jack Daddy
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Short Story:Jack Daddy now available, February 2021!
Singer spy Jack Jones has a sexy vacation break with a lovely new friend. As the magical escapade concludes, things are not all as they appear...
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Space Operetta Story 6: Jack and the Demonic Disco Ball of Doom
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Short Story:Jack and the Demonic Disco Ball of Doom now available, September 2021!
Posing as a disco dance instructor, singer spy Jack Jones is on special assignment to solve a murder! When a second body drops on the spaceship, he brings new meaning to Stayin Alive...
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Get the first 6 stories together in Jack Sextet 1 and save!
Space Operetta Story 7: Beware the Ides of Hygge
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Short Story:Beware the Ides of Hygge now available, February 2023!
Intergalactic singer spy Jack Jones' friendliness gets him into yet another jam...
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Space Operetta Story 8: Beware the Baby New Year
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Short Story:Beware the Baby New Year now available, January 2024!
Intergalactic singer-spy Jack Jones and his ship, the Shakespeare, are imperiled by a new life form.
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Space Operetta Story 9: Beware the Fireworks
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Short Story:Beware the Fireworks now available, July 2024!
Intergalactic singer-spy Jack Jones and his ship, the Shakespeare, are imperiled by a fireworks celebration.
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Space Operetta Story Collection:
Jack Nonet
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Short Story Collection:Jack Nonet now available, October 2024!
Save money! Get the first 9 Jack stories together!
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© Lesley L. Smith 2024
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