Starbirth Series by J.M. Johnson

Librarian's note: This is an Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B006TWGM6O.An illegal mind-restructuring drug threatens chaos. A black ops team searches for the source.Lock Harford is only one of two ‘Shifters’ – capable of moving through a different dimension using the power of thought and invaluable to military and intelligence organisations – at least until Starbirth appears on the streets of America and Britain... moreLibrarian's note: This is an Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B006TWGM6O.An illegal mind-restructuring drug threatens chaos. A black ops team searches for the source.Lock Harford is only one of two ‘Shifters’ – capable of moving through a different dimension using the power of thought and invaluable to military and intelligence organisations – at least until Starbirth appears on the streets of America and Britain.As distribution spreads across the world the results of a Starbirth pandemic are feared as criminal and insane Shifters wreak havoc. Lock and a small unit of covert operatives are given the task of finding the source of Starbirth and shutting it down, but their efforts are hindered by corrupt, ruthless people with their own agendas.Starbirth Assignment Shifter is the first book in J M Johnson’s Starbirth Series: fantasy adventures set within a contemporary military basis. less

Librarian's note: This edition's ASIN is in conflict with The Starbirth Assignment: Shifter.This book is out of print. For the full edition, including both part 1 and 2 of The Starbirth Assignment, see The Starbirth Assignment: Shifter.Lock Harford is exposed to an unknown drug as a teenager in South America. Its unique effects draw the attention of British intelligence, who undertake Lock’s development... moreLibrarian's note: This edition's ASIN is in conflict with The Starbirth Assignment: Shifter.This book is out of print. For the full edition, including both part 1 and 2 of The Starbirth Assignment, see The Starbirth Assignment: Shifter.Lock Harford is exposed to an unknown drug as a teenager in South America. Its unique effects draw the attention of British intelligence, who undertake Lock’s development. He has the ability to move his body through a different dimension using the power of thought. His enhanced senses detect living beings as energy pulses, making him invaluable to military and intelligence organisations. They employ him to work alongside elite taskforces, taking passengers using teleportation, ‘Shifting’ in and lifting operatives out of hostile situations. Lock’s handlers are put on red alert when a similar drug, Starbirth, appears in the United States and Britain sold as an illegal 'high'. Distribution spreads across the world and the results of a Starbirth pandemic are feared as criminal and insane teleporters (Shifters) wreak havoc. Lock and a small unit of covert operatives are given the task of finding the source of Starbirth and shutting it down, but their efforts are hindered by corrupt, ruthless people with their own agendas. Lock is joined in his quest by the powerful, infuriating and immensely likeable Jimmy Mackenzie, a Special Air Service trooper whose life is changed forever by events out of their control.In this first book in the Starbirth series, Jackie Johnson develops a brutal mix of suspense, humanity, command and action with a subtle vein of humour that keeps the reader rooting for Harford’s team. These books are crafted to stay with the reader long after the story is finished, a rare ability in these days of bubble gum fiction, and Starbirth sits confidently alongside the best Sci-fi thrillers. Her ability to merge Sci-fi and Special Forces intrigue are second to none. In true Lock Harford style, she infiltrates this Man’s World with impressive success.The series continues in the third book, The Shifter Dimension. less

This book is out of print and unavailable in e-book form. For the full edition, including both part 1 and 2 of The Starbirth Assignment, see Starbirth Assignment Shifter|30981718] information below:An illegal mind-restructuring drug threatens chaos. A black ops team searches for the source... moreThis book is out of print and unavailable in e-book form. For the full edition, including both part 1 and 2 of The Starbirth Assignment, see Starbirth Assignment Shifter|30981718] information below:An illegal mind-restructuring drug threatens chaos. A black ops team searches for the source.Lock Harford is only one of two ‘Shifters’ – capable of moving through a different dimension using the power of thought and invaluable to military and intelligence organisations – at least until Starbirth appears on the streets of America and Britain.As distribution spreads across the world the results of a Starbirth pandemic are feared as criminal and insane Shifters wreak havoc. Lock and a small unit of covert operatives are given the task of finding the source of Starbirth and shutting it down, but their efforts are hindered by corrupt, ruthless people with their own agendas.Starbirth Assignment Shifter is the first book in J M Johnson’s Starbirth Series: fantasy adventures set within a contemporary military basis. less

An inescapable conflict. A weapon with devastating capabilities.Lock has a choice – stay at home and develop a team of enhanced-ability operatives like himself, or help his fellow fighters as they face the greatest threat they have ever seen. He opts to save his colleagues, but events take an unexpected turn and the danger of the battlefield is soon felt closer to home... moreAn inescapable conflict. A weapon with devastating capabilities.Lock has a choice – stay at home and develop a team of enhanced-ability operatives like himself, or help his fellow fighters as they face the greatest threat they have ever seen. He opts to save his colleagues, but events take an unexpected turn and the danger of the battlefield is soon felt closer to home.Aided by SAS trooper Jimmy Mackenzie, and MI6 officer Steven Stringer, Lock fights to stay one step ahead of the enemies who want to put them all out of action.The Shifter Dimension is the second book in J M Johnson’s Starbirth series: fantasy adventures set within a contemporary military basis. less

When teleporters (Shifters) attack Buckingham Palace and set their sights on military installations in Britain, the need for a team of enhanced-ability operatives to counter the threat becomes urgent. Lock needs the best candidates, but those who are sent fall far short of his expectations.Before Lock can change the situation, the candidates, and his own family, come under attack... moreWhen teleporters (Shifters) attack Buckingham Palace and set their sights on military installations in Britain, the need for a team of enhanced-ability operatives to counter the threat becomes urgent. Lock needs the best candidates, but those who are sent fall far short of his expectations.Before Lock can change the situation, the candidates, and his own family, come under attack. Confronted by enemies old and new in a fight on two fronts, Lock has to rely on help from Jimmy, the only experienced member of the newly-formed Shadow team. The team must be kept safe while Lock tries to rescue his family, but the battles and foes faced by both Lock and Jimmy are far more deadly than either of them could have imagined.Shadow Team GB is the third book in J M Johnson’s Starbirth series: fantasy adventures set within a contemporary military basis. less