Jack Sextet 1
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Singer spy Jack Jones tries to stop a bomb, win a duel, have a romance, have a baby, and solve a couple of murders in six short stories.
Lesley L. Smith
All right, I confess! I love physics. I blame my misspent youth reading science fiction by the likes of Asimov, Heinlein, and Clarke. Not surprisingly, I also love science fiction. I grew up in Missouri, in a family of overeducated overachievers. Following in their footsteps, I've earned far too many degrees including an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Elementary Particle Physics and an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction. Hmm? I may have a split personality. The evidence shows I've authored or co-authored many scientific articles, and am a longtime member of the American Physical Society. I'm also a founder and editor of the speculative fiction ezine http://www.electricspec.com and a longtime member of the Science Fiction/Fantasy Writers of America. Both sides of my personality live in Boulder, Colorado where I do physics by day and science fiction by night. Please visit me on the web at http://www.lesleylsmith.com.
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Jack Sextet 1 - Lesley L. Smith
JACK SEXTET 1
Books by Lesley L. Smith
Temporal Dreams
Neutrino Warning
Kat Cubed
Reality Alternatives
Conservation of Luck
The Quantum Cop Series:
Book 1: The Quantum Cop
Book 2: Quantum Murder
Book 3: Quantum Mayhem
The Space Operetta Series
Book 1: A Jack By Any Other Name
Book 2: A Jack In The Dark
Book 3: A Jack By Any Other Name
Jack Sextet 1
By Lesley L. Smith
Quarky Media
Boulder Colorado
Jack Sextet 1
ISBN: 978-1-950198-58-0 (e-book)
Published by Quarky Media, PO Box 3332, Boulder, CO 80307
www.quarkymedia.com
Jackpot © 2018 Lesley L. Smith
Jack Be Nimble © 2019 Lesley L. Smith
Jack In The Box © 2019 Lesley L. Smith
Jack Elopes © 2020 Lesley L. Smith
Jack Daddy © 2021 Lesley L. Smith
Jack and the Demonic Disco Ball of Doom © 2021 Lesley L. Smith
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Making or distributing electronic copies of this book constitutes copyright infringement and could subject the infringer to criminal and civil liability.
Table of Contents
Jackpot
Jack Be Nimble
Jack In The Box
Jack Elopes
Jack Daddy
Jack and the Demonic Disco Ball of Doom
Message from the Author
A Jack By Any Other Name Chapter One
This was the first short story I wrote in the Space Operetta world. It takes place soon after the events of A Jack By Any Other Name, so Jack has discovered his powers and is figuring them out. As a reader and a writer, I really enjoy quantum physics, superpowers, space opera, music, theater, and romance. Jack's stories combine all of them.
Jackpot
On the most fabulous starship in the galaxy, the Shakespeare, I was walking to the gym to meet up with my trainer, enchanting Eva.
Of course, I was still reveling in my promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade. I totally deserved it. I had saved the day, after all. Heck, I'd foiled a nefarious plot--I'd probably averted a war.
I reached the gym and spied enticing Eva standing inside, doing something or other. She had about the nicest, shapeliest ass I'd ever seen. She didn't spy me, so I snuck up behind her and reached my hands out, meaning to cover her eyes and say sexily, 'guess who?'
Suddenly, I was on the ground. Ow. And speaking of ass… Pain radiated out from my gluteus maximus, where I'd landed.
Oh, Jack!
Eva laughed. I didn't know it was you.
She looked so beautiful, with warm brown eyes looking down at me on the ground, I couldn't be angry with her. Sorry.
She held a hand out to help me up. You really shouldn't sneak up on me.
I took her hand and jumped up in a dignified and handsome manner-- of course.
You really need more self-defense training,
she said, the corners of her delectable lips turning down a little.
Jackpot! I smiled. I assume that's code for one of our private training sessions? Where do you want me?
I'd come to the gym hoping for some private 'tutoring.'
But she said, No,
and didn't smile back. She did turn to a very large (and handsome) man across the gym and wave at him. Thor!
He started lumbering our way.
Come train Jack,
Eva said to Thor. He still needs help with the basics.
Thor nodded. When he reached us, he was even larger than I'd initially surmised. He had to be at least seven feet tall and pushing three hundred pounds.
I smiled up at him. Very nice to meet'cha, big guy.
I held out my hand for a shake. Hi. I'm Jack.
How was it we hadn't met before? Where had this hunk been hiding? And how could such a large fellow hide so effectively?
He shook my hand very briefly as if it was made of glass. Thor.
His voice was a deep bass.
That's some voice you've got there,
I said. Do you ever do any singing?
He nodded but turned to Eva with a questioning look.
Training. Start at the beginning,
she said. He needs all the help he can get.
Hey!
I said. I have some skills.
In that delicious deep voice, he said, Show me.
I'd barely moved a muscle when suddenly I was on the ground again. Ouch!
Eva snickered at me lying on the floor. You do have some skills,
she said. When you concentrate. Concentrate, Jack.
She turned and walked off towards her office.
I scrambled up. I could meet this challenge; I was Jack Jones, intergalactic singer-spy!
Thor put me through my paces. Suffice it to say, it was a long afternoon.
Towards evening, my fon chirped.
I held up my hand. Just a sec, Thor.
I answered my fon. Jack, here.
I know it's you, Jack,
Gina, aka Captain Gomez, said. I called you.
She paused, and I imagined her trying to calm down. For some reason, talking to me often riled her up. I didn't think it was entirely sexual tension. We just entered orbit around Faspuayama. I need you to sneak down there and check out some rumors before we officially arrive.
Now, that was more like it. Jack Jones super-spy to the rescue! Rumors? What kind of rumors?
She exhaled loudly. I'd rather have you snoop around and see what you can find out. Do your Jack thing.
I can do that,
I said. But, come on. Not even a hint?
Okay,
she said. "Supposedly, there's a civil war brewing: isolationists versus galactists. Our performance of Cats might set them off. Check out the situation. I'll send your fon some basic info about the planet, etc."
That sounded like the perfect job for a Lieutenant Junior Grade. Yes, ma'am.
I saluted her even though she couldn't see me.
It might be dangerous,
she added. You should take Eva or someone with you to protect you.
My excitement deflated a little. Why did everyone think I needed protection? Fine.
This is a secret mission,
she said. If you get into trouble, I can't help you. Keep a low profile. Do not contact the ship.
It definitely sounded exciting.