Adventures in Writing: J.A. Jaken
The Pathfinder series
by J.A. Jaken
In a futuristic world where power is measured by utility and freedom is always conditional, the Pathfinder series explores what it means to be hunted, needed, and ultimately—owned.
From the institutional manipulation of the Agency to the fractured power dynamics of Mosaic, this series delves into characters who navigate systems designed to exploit them—and those who learn to exploit the system in return.
Each story balances psychological intrigue, atmospheric tension, and the sharp edge of control and vulnerability, with pathfinders at its heart: individuals whose existence alone can tip the balance of power.
But this isn't just a story about escape or conquest. It's about the in-between—the spaces where consent falters, survival demands compromise, and the bond between captor and captured becomes anything but simple.
(M/M, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thriller)
by J.A. Jaken
Novel (76,000 words)
Genres: M/M, Science Fiction, Thriller
(Content advisory: nonconsensual sex)
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Shai discovers he is a pathfinder and is desperate to find a genetically suitable partner to prevent his extrasensory talents from running amok. Unfortunately those talents make him a target for the brutal crime lords and other violent denizens who inhabit the city of Nhil-Rhar. Shai needs to learn how to use his pathfinder senses—no matter how much they terrify him—before he's trapped in a partnership that will enslave him for the rest of his life.
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by J.A. Jaken
Novella (35,000 words)
Genre(s): M/M, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thriller
Available in eBook and Audiobook
A pathfinder is invaluable. A captured pathfinder is unstoppable.
In a world where survival is measured not by fortune but by utility, Timothy Ross understands the game better than anyone. His tenure within Mosaic isn't built on morality—it's forged through calculation, influence, and the unwavering ability to stay useful.
Shai would be the perfect conquest—an unbonded pathfinder, ready to be molded into whatever Ross desires. But as power shifts and alliances tighten, the battle for control is never truly won. And as the hunt for Shai moves forward, one question remains: who will hold the reins when the dust finally settles?
by J.A. Jaken
Novel (147,000 words)
Genre(s): Science Fiction, M/M Romance
Available in eBook, Paperback, and Audiobook
A vision drawn from the mind of a dying member of an Outrider clan draws Shai and Lorne back into the city of Nhil-Rhar, where they are pulled into a deadly conspiracy. Pathfinders are having dreams of destruction and chaos, criminal factions are battling openly in the streets, and a mysterious virus has been unleashed in the Agency's computers. On the fringes of it all lurks a dark figure that Shai can sense but not see, a figure that is neither pathfinder nor guide yet somehow--impossibly--more powerful than both. Time is running out, and if he doesn't solve the mystery of the ouroboros prophecy, not only his life but the lives of the Outriders and everyone in Nhil-Rhar will be forfeit.
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Pathfinder series by J.A. Jaken
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"Pathfinder was remarkably good! I enjoyed every minute of this fast-paced, somewhat dark science fiction story. J.A. Jaken can write! [...] if you’re into a fast-paced, science fiction story with a dash of angst and twistedness, then definitely give Pathfinder a shot. I know I look forward to reading more from this author."
"This is a great science fiction story of a lost science which scientists are trying to revive. [...] The characters are all well written and the storyline is brilliant."
"Pathfinder is jam-packed with a cocktail of adventure, world-building, action, angst and hints of love, and kept me on the edge of my seat constantly."
"I couldn't stop reading... I can't and I won't give less than 5 stars."
"This is an excellent story, set in an anarchic world not too removed from our own ... a damn good read, making me miserable and hopeful in turns."
"Excellent read; the world building was fantastic!"
"A wonderful book which left me with a warm glow and a smile when I turned the last page. Well worth 5 stars!"
"This book is now one of my favs, one I am sure to reread again. Loving how JA Jaken delivers her story."
"I really loved this story. I just could not put it down, and read the entire thing in one sitting."
