
Jamie McFarlane
9 SeriesJamie McFarlane is an American author renowned for his science fiction series, Privateer Tales, which debuted in 2014 with "Rookie Privateer." He is also recognized for his Junkyard Pirate series. McFarlane's works have established him as a notable figure in the science fiction genre.
In "Junkyard Pirate," the first book in Jamie McFarlane's series, Vietnam veteran Albert Jenkins contemplates ending his life until a bizarre accident involving rocket parts introduces him to a snarky alien parasite. The alien offers Jenkins a deal: share his body in exchange for a renewed life, to which he agrees. Instantly, Jenkins' life improves, but he soon discovers he is unwittingly involved in a galactic conspiracy aimed at plundering Earth's unknown resources. As Jenkins navigates this new reality, he must confront the implications of his decision and the alien's true intentions.