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Heather Texle

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Heather Texle is an American science-fiction author who writes sci-fi crime novels featuring high-stakes investigations, spacefaring adventure, and complex characters. Her work blends science fiction and mystery into gritty, fast-paced stories with competent but flawed characters facing difficult choices.

She didn’t begin writing until her thirties—proof that it’s never too late to start telling bold, imaginative stories. Inspired by a chance encounter at an author event, she went on to pen her award-winning Reliance Sinclair series, beginning with On Impulse. Drawing on a background in philosophy, law, and martial arts, she brings authenticity and depth to her futuristic worlds.

Heather lives in Minnesota where she’s usually busy plotting h ...more

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Average rating: 4.35 · 301 ratings · 72 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	On Impulse (Reliance Sinclair Space Opera, #1) 4.43 avg rating — 225 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Impact (Reliance Sinclair Space Opera, #2) 4.26 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Now I Have a Raygun, Ho-Ho-Ho!: Sci-Fi Holiday Stories with Recipes! (CROOKED Book 4) by Jessie Kwak (Goodreads Author), Heather Texle (Goodreads Author), Peter J. Foote (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2025 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	CROOKED V.3: A Sci-Fi Crime Anthology by Jessie Kwak (Goodreads Author), K. Gorman (Goodreads Author), Audrey Sharpe (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Instinct (Reliance Sinclair #0.5) 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A fugitive and a thief team up to save a friend from a mob boss and stumble into a galactic rebellion. What's not to love? ...more
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I thoroughly enjoyed This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me. I’d been saving it to read while on a trip, and the engaging plot, fun characters, and political intrigue carried me through many long hours at the airport, on a plane, and relaxing between events, ...more
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A dynamic husband and wife duo flying around the solar system, collecting a ragtag crew, and trying to take down the evil rulers? Rosario and Liam gave me series Zoe and Wash vibes, and I’m here for it!
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Heather Texle rated a book it was amazing Encrypted Starpath (Jupiter's Eye Book 1) by Peter J. Foote (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Heather Texle rated a book it was amazing Still Chosen: Another Unwanted Adventure by Stephanie G. Olson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I picked up Still Chosen: Another Unwanted Adventure at a book fair pretty much for the cover. Fierce FMC? Magical cat? Pointy sword? I’m in! And I’m so glad I got it. This was a delightful story following Phoebe, a slightly older chosen one who thou ...more
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This was another score from a local book fair! It was also the first book I’ve read based on genies/djinn (how is that even possible?). It’s a fun, adventure-filled urban fantasy with a healthy side of romance. I found myself looking for extra time t ...more
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Mining, magic, and mayhem. I picked up this book at a local book fair and flew through it over the next weekend. What really stood out to me was the unusual setting. It takes place in an underground town, where the main character Lees works mining hy ...more
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I don’t know how a 250-page books feels like a short story in a series, but here we are. Rysn and Lopen were extremely fun to follow, and I thought this story added a lot of depth to the main storyline. Don’t skip it, even if it’s tempting to jump ri ...more
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I don’t know how a 250-page books feels like a short story in a series, but here we are. Rysn and Lopen were extremely fun to follow, and I thought this story added a lot of depth to the main storyline. Don’t skip it, even if it’s tempting to jump ri ...more
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I was in the mood for a light sci-fi romance, and Stardusted fit the bill perfectly. A small-town waitress, a sexy bartender with a secret, and other-worldly forces pushing them together. If you liked the early 2000s TV show Roswell, this might be a g ...more
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