"Venture into a world where “Hi-Tech” rules the world with its fancy variety of gizmos and gadgets loaded with the latest…" — David L Davis ✓ Verified
"I think I got picked this book up because of the cover. And was blown over by the writing. Fresh, moving very fast, but …" — ChickJ ✓ Verified
"Great for fans of the cyberpunk aesthetic! I loved the quick wit and banter (internal and external). Great cast of chara…" — David Hettema ✓ Verified

Into the BeanStalk

Science Fiction Released High Intensity Gritty Dark

Jack is a techie and long-time shut-in, driven to save her father from corporate servitude. That means getting her hands on scrip, and lots of it. Going into debt with the most violent bikers in Hope Megacity will get her the cybernetic limbs she needs to overcome her disabilities, but that’s only the beginning.

Into the BeanStalk
Into the BeanStalk
GenreScience Fiction
MoodDark
IntensityHigh Intensity
FormatNovel
StatusReleased

Winner of the 2023 Best Indie Book Award in Cyberpunk! Winner of the 2023 American Fiction Award in Sci-Fi / Cyberpunk! Winner of the 2024 Readers’ Favorite Award in Science Fiction!

A corrupt megacity. A broken world. A girl who can no longer afford to hide from her past. Jack is a techie and long-time shut-in, driven to save her father from corporate servitude. That means getting her hands on scrip, and lots of it. Going into debt with the most violent bikers in Hope Megacity will get her the cybernetic limbs she needs to overcome her disabilities, but that’s only the beginning. A vicious betrayal, a lethal cyberattack, and some broken neural hardware has Jack seeing things — namely a huge column of light climbing all the way to the Global Corporations’ city in the clouds. She’ll need to join up with the city’s most notorious hacker to find out what the elite are hiding from the millions of people living under their feet.

Action, suspense, and wit, presented in an accessible take on the genre. If you like complex worlds of near-future tech, dystopian struggle, and memorable characters, you’ll love Into the BeanStalk!

“Fully fleshed-out characters that are both interesting and unique drew me into this thrill-a-minute, absorbing read. J. Paul Roe’s plotting is razor-sharp and ingenious…I am sure we will see lots more from this highly talented author.” – Tracy Traynor

"Venture into a world where “Hi-Tech” rules the world with its fancy variety of gizmos and gadgets loaded with the latest software updates! A place where Corporations grow ever powerful by expanding and battling it out hidden in the shadows for control of the World’s countless vital commodities. As their insatiable lust for Data grasps tighter upon every aspect of day-to-day life for those living below and above. While watching safely in a Cloud...tracing and mining everyone’s movement and storing that information for their own future personal use for pleasure, power, and wealth.

Then enters “Jack” a gal oddity born without an arm and a leg. Whom is set to “Rock Their Corporate World!”

Discover along with her, hidden secrets, as they’re revealed to her through many strange encounters and events. (Personally, I can’t wait for “Book 2” to be released!)"
— David L Davis ✓ Verified Authentic
"I think I got picked this book up because of the cover. And was blown over by the writing. Fresh, moving very fast, but still rounding out the characters. The technology is very advance but people are still people. Who do you believe? Who do you trust? And of course it ends with a cliff hanger. And I will be getting the next book, next week. High satisfactory! Get the book and the next one. You won't want to wait."
— ChickJ ✓ Verified Authentic
"Great for fans of the cyberpunk aesthetic! I loved the quick wit and banter (internal and external). Great cast of characters and engaging plot. The world dynamics and politics were easy to comprehend. The book wasn't bogged down with exposition. J. Paul Roe did a great job of crafting an interesting and deep background while keeping great pace.

It felt like it was just the right length for a fairytale retelling in a cyberpunk setting. Some scenes felt short but I realize that the book is rightfully bite sized and omitted unnecessary fluff.

Great read. I'll be reading book 2 and any others that may come after."
— David Hettema ✓ Verified Authentic