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Joel Shepherd is an Australian author of science fiction and fantasy, known for series such as The Dead Realm, The Spiral Wars, The Cassandra Kresnov Series, and A Trial of Blood and Steel. He holds a degree in International Relations, serves with the South Australian Country Fire Service, and is an avid cyclist, traveler, and music enthusiast.

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Series

Cassandra Kresnov


A Science Fiction series (2001 - 2016)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • Combat androids wrestling with identity and morality
  • Futuristic cat-and-mouse chases through political dystopias
  • Loyalty under pressure in high-stakes military intrigue

A Trial of Blood and Steel


A Fantasy series (2007 - 2010)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • Warrior heroines torn between enemy cultures
  • Political fantasy shaped by ancient rivalries
  • Loyalty crises between family mentors and lovers

The Spiral Wars


A Science Fiction series (2015 - 2025)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • Fleet fugitives caught in galaxy-scale conspiracies
  • Shady AI power plays steering interstellar war
  • Mixed-species alliances under pressure from betrayal and old grudges

The Dead Realm


A Science Fiction series (2023 - 2023)

This series is for you if you're into...

  • Church-bred magical killers in covert supernatural wars
  • Revenge-driven fights against immortal wizards running modern cities
  • Darkly funny urban fantasy with street-level menace

Little Stacks of Science Fiction

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