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Spaced
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Expected 1 Apr 26Release day: 1 April. I’m offering a limited number of advance eBook copies to Goodreads members.
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Jas excelled at the academy, but only in clearing the biscuit plate and failing gracefully.
His first real assignment is simple: infiltrate Earth, assume a human identity, investigate a decades-old disappearance, and report back.
No emotional entanglements.
No collateral damage.
No improvisation.
Within twenty-four hours, he has crashed his spacecraft, witnessed a murder, blown his cover and accidentally befriended the man he was sent to impersonate.
Travis Lock is already under suspicion for murder. Now he’s being stalked by unknown agents, hunted by a corporation that sells stolen bodies across the galaxy, and taking life advice from an alien spy who insists this is all “well within acceptable mission parameters.”
It isn’t.
As intergalactic executives tighten their grip and covert operatives close in, Jas must choose between completing the assignment… or protecting the human he was trained to manipulate.
Because espionage is hard.
It’s even harder when you start catching feelings.
If you’d like one, click on my author name above and type ARC in the “Ask me a question” box. I’ll reply with the details.
Jas excelled at the academy, but only in clearing the biscuit plate and failing gracefully.
His first real assignment is simple: infiltrate Earth, assume a human identity, investigate a decades-old disappearance, and report back.
No emotional entanglements.
No collateral damage.
No improvisation.
Within twenty-four hours, he has crashed his spacecraft, witnessed a murder, blown his cover and accidentally befriended the man he was sent to impersonate.
Travis Lock is already under suspicion for murder. Now he’s being stalked by unknown agents, hunted by a corporation that sells stolen bodies across the galaxy, and taking life advice from an alien spy who insists this is all “well within acceptable mission parameters.”
It isn’t.
As intergalactic executives tighten their grip and covert operatives close in, Jas must choose between completing the assignment… or protecting the human he was trained to manipulate.
Because espionage is hard.
It’s even harder when you start catching feelings.
412 pages, ebook
Expected publication April 1, 2026
3 people want to read
About the author
Timothy Owen
8 books16 followersTim Owen writes character-driven fiction with sharp humour and emotional depth. His stories explore messy people making imperfect decisions, unexpected friendships, and the fine line between control and chaos.
He is the author of Spaced, a quirky science-fiction adventure that blends humour, suspense, and found family. Whether writing contemporary drama or speculative fiction, Tim focuses on voice, pace, and characters who feel real—even when their circumstances aren’t.
Based in New Zealand, he spends most of his time writing, revising, and trying to keep his characters from going off script.
He is the author of Spaced, a quirky science-fiction adventure that blends humour, suspense, and found family. Whether writing contemporary drama or speculative fiction, Tim focuses on voice, pace, and characters who feel real—even when their circumstances aren’t.
Based in New Zealand, he spends most of his time writing, revising, and trying to keep his characters from going off script.
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February 25, 2026
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This was a creative sci-fi story that focused on relationships, compassion, and sacrifice. There were several sweet and emotional moments throughout that really stood out, especially in how the characters connected and supported each other.
For me, the hardest part was getting started. The writing style, for me, took some adjusting, and it took a while before I fully connected with the characters. However, once the story actually picked up, I appreciated the direction it went and the heart behind it.
Overall, this book offers an imaginative storyline with meaningful themes. While it wasn’t entirely my usual type of read, I’m glad I gave it a chance and think fans of lighter sci-fi, with emotional elements, will enjoy it.
This was a creative sci-fi story that focused on relationships, compassion, and sacrifice. There were several sweet and emotional moments throughout that really stood out, especially in how the characters connected and supported each other.
For me, the hardest part was getting started. The writing style, for me, took some adjusting, and it took a while before I fully connected with the characters. However, once the story actually picked up, I appreciated the direction it went and the heart behind it.
Overall, this book offers an imaginative storyline with meaningful themes. While it wasn’t entirely my usual type of read, I’m glad I gave it a chance and think fans of lighter sci-fi, with emotional elements, will enjoy it.
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