The Fixers of KarmaCorp Series by Audrey Faye

Lakisha Drinkwater is the best Singer in the quadrant. Which means the last thing she was expecting is her latest assignment… The boss lady is sending her to an Inheritor-ruled backwater planet to babysit the heir apparent, for reasons that are about as clear as space mud. But the StarReaders have spoken, and Fixers do what they’re told – especially if they work for Yesenia Mayes. So Kish is headed for the boondocks, prepared to be a dutiful cog... moreLakisha Drinkwater is the best Singer in the quadrant. Which means the last thing she was expecting is her latest assignment… The boss lady is sending her to an Inheritor-ruled backwater planet to babysit the heir apparent, for reasons that are about as clear as space mud. But the StarReaders have spoken, and Fixers do what they’re told – especially if they work for Yesenia Mayes. So Kish is headed for the boondocks, prepared to be a dutiful cog. But Bromelain III isn’t going to make that easy – and neither is the heir apparent. ~ ~ ~ Meet the Fixers of KarmaCorp. Their job is to work on behalf of greater good in the galaxy. Their challenge is to figure out what that means. Destiny’s Song is the first book in the Fixers quartet, an offbeat science fiction series in which nothing explodes, nobody is at war, and life gets pretty interesting anyhow. less

Sometimes the right choice feels like anything but. Tyra Lightbody lives steeped in family, community, and promises made long before she was born. Her next mission will try to take all that away. She’s being sent to an experimental-species biome to see why the locals are having bad dreams and throwing beakers at each other. What she discovers will test her loyalties, her courage, and her ability to make the very hardest of decisions in the very darkest of nights... moreSometimes the right choice feels like anything but. Tyra Lightbody lives steeped in family, community, and promises made long before she was born. Her next mission will try to take all that away. She’s being sent to an experimental-species biome to see why the locals are having bad dreams and throwing beakers at each other. What she discovers will test her loyalties, her courage, and her ability to make the very hardest of decisions in the very darkest of nights. ~ ~ ~ Meet the Fixers of KarmaCorp. Their job is to work on behalf of greater good in the galaxy. Their challenge is to figure out what that means. Grower’s Omen is the second book in the Fixers quartet, an offbeat science fiction series in which nothing explodes, nobody is at war, and life gets pretty interesting anyhow. The series starts with Destiny’s Song, and reading them in order is probably a good idea. :) less

Ordinary moments that will one day reshape the galaxy... A Seer in a spaceport fleamarket and a StarReader in his ivory tower - both with messages for Yesenia Mayes. The first days on Stardust Prime for a very special assistant and a very important class of tadpoles. The birth of two daughters - and the terrible sacrifices of the mothers who love them. This is a volume of six short stories, companion tales that fit in my KarmaCorp world... moreOrdinary moments that will one day reshape the galaxy... A Seer in a spaceport fleamarket and a StarReader in his ivory tower - both with messages for Yesenia Mayes. The first days on Stardust Prime for a very special assistant and a very important class of tadpoles. The birth of two daughters - and the terrible sacrifices of the mothers who love them. This is a volume of six short stories, companion tales that fit in my KarmaCorp world. They can be read before the existing books or after them - they are meant to fill in some of the small, interesting nooks and crannies in a world that has many of them. (Existing readers will recognize one story from the Starbound anthology. All the rest are new!) less

Imogene Glass isn't a Fixer who makes waves - she leaves that part to her friends. They fight. She Dances the universe into harmony. Until she gets called onto the carpet for choosing the easy road instead of the right one. Her next assignment is an observation-only mission, one where she's supposed to keep her eyes open and her Talent off. Which only sounds mildly frustrating - until she gets there... moreImogene Glass isn't a Fixer who makes waves - she leaves that part to her friends. They fight. She Dances the universe into harmony. Until she gets called onto the carpet for choosing the easy road instead of the right one. Her next assignment is an observation-only mission, one where she's supposed to keep her eyes open and her Talent off. Which only sounds mildly frustrating - until she gets there. Fortune's Dance is the fourth book of the Karmacorp series, a unique blend of science fiction and paranormal fantasy. The series starts with Destiny’s Song, and reading them in order is a very good idea. :) A note from Audrey: I tell stories of hope, resilience, belonging, and finding what (and who!) matters. I do that in a lot of different genres, but you’ll always get those things in an Audrey Faye book. :) less

Raven grew up tribal, and she's never forgotten it. She was sent by the grandmothers to serve those who have no tribe. To walk with the darkness. To use her Shaman Talent to balance those who walk in the light. Which has never felt more important - because this time, the darkness comes for her friends. And for a certain golden-eyed teenager and the mother who isn't supposed to love her. Raven has been waiting for this assignment. Expecting it. But even she wasn't expecting this... moreRaven grew up tribal, and she's never forgotten it. She was sent by the grandmothers to serve those who have no tribe. To walk with the darkness. To use her Shaman Talent to balance those who walk in the light. Which has never felt more important - because this time, the darkness comes for her friends. And for a certain golden-eyed teenager and the mother who isn't supposed to love her. Raven has been waiting for this assignment. Expecting it. But even she wasn't expecting this. Meet the Fixers of KarmaCorp. Their job is to work on behalf of greater good in the galaxy. Their challenge is to figure out what that means. Shaman's Curse is the fifth book of the Fixers, an offbeat science fiction series in which nothing explodes, nobody is at war, and life gets pretty interesting anyhow. The series starts with Destiny’s Song, and reading them in order is a very good idea. :) less

A mother who violated her deepest needs - to keep her deepest promises. The daughter she has never been able to love. The four who wait for what comes in the dark. And a few more things I didn’t know were going to end up in here until I wrote the book. :) The final book in the Fixers of KarmaCorp. If you haven't read this far, don't start here. Go find Destiny's Song and start at the beginning.

Daughter’s Need finished the Fixers series, but it left quite a few hanging threads. And since I know my readers, I decided to knit a few of those and show you where things have ended up. :)
 A few of the stories in this collection began many books ago. Regalis and Tameka. Yesenia and a second trip to a certain Wanderer flea market... moreDaughter’s Need finished the Fixers series, but it left quite a few hanging threads. And since I know my readers, I decided to knit a few of those and show you where things have ended up. :)
 A few of the stories in this collection began many books ago. Regalis and Tameka. Yesenia and a second trip to a certain Wanderer flea market. A couple of them are here purely because they made me giggle (Kish facing the impending doom of a crown on her head) or because I simply couldn’t resist (there was just no way for this to end without a quick trip to Quixal.) The rest volunteered themselves as I sat with my knitting needles and checked in with each of the characters who made this series what it is. In case it's not obvious yet, if you haven't read this series, don't start here. Destiny's Song awaits you. less