Into the BeanStalk: Book One of the Jack: Cyberpunk Series

by J. Paul Roe

FBT review:

Step into the immersive world of Into the BeanStalk, the first book in the Jack: Cyberpunk series by J. Paul Roe. Dive into a corrupt megacity filled with intrigue, danger, and a heroine determined to break free from the clutches of corporate control.

Jack, a gifted techie, embarks on a treacherous journey to save her father from servitude. To do so, she must enter the seedy underbelly of Hope Megacity, incurring a staggering debt with violent bikers. With cybernetic limbs as her only hope, Jack stumbles upon a shocking discovery— a colossal beam of light stretching towards the City of the Global Corporations.

In a world on the brink of collapse, Jack must team up with the city's most notorious hacker to uncover the dark secrets hidden above the clouds. Prepare for electrifying action, gripping suspense, and clever wit in this accessible cyberpunk adventure.

If you crave intricate world-building, dystopian struggles, and unforgettable characters, Into the BeanStalk is the perfect choice. Discover why avid readers are hailing J. Paul Roe as a rising star in the genre. Get your copy today!

Publisher Description:

Winner of the 2023 Best Indie Book Award in Cyberpunk!
Winner of the 2023 American Fiction Award in Sci-Fi / Cyberpunk!

A corrupt megacity. A broken world. A girl who can no longer afford to hide from her past.

Jack is a techie and long-time shut-in, driven to save her father from corporate servitude. That means getting her hands on scrip, and lots of it. Going into debt with the most violent bikers in Hope Megacity will get her the cybernetic limbs she needs to overcome her disabilities, but that's only the beginning.

A vicious betrayal, a lethal cyberattack, and some broken neural hardware has Jack seeing things -- namely a huge column of light climbing all the way to the Global Corporations' city in the clouds. She'll need to join up with the city's most notorious hacker to find out what the elite are hiding from the millions of people living under their feet.

Action, suspense, and wit, presented in an accessible take on the genre. If you like complex worlds of near-future tech, dystopian struggle, and memorable characters, you'll love Into the BeanStalk!

"Fully fleshed-out characters that are both interesting and unique drew me into this thrill-a-minute, absorbing read. J. Paul Roe’s plotting is razor-sharp and ingenious...I am sure we will see lots more from this highly talented author." - Tracy Traynor