Jackson Ford

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Jackson Ford

7 books2 series

Jackson Ford is the kind of writer who doesn’t just break the rules—he tosses them out a window, sets them on fire, and then makes you laugh while watching them burn. Under this pseudonym, South African author and journalist [author_link_9114] lets loose with the Frost Files, a genre-blurring rolle…

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Jackson Ford is the kind of writer who doesn’t just break the rules—he tosses them out a window, sets them on fire, and then makes you laugh while watching them burn. Under this pseudonym, South African author and journalist [author_link_9114] lets loose with the Frost Files, a genre-blurring rollercoaster of science fiction, psychic powers, and relentless, razor-sharp humor. The series stars Teagan Frost, a telekinetic with a chip on her shoulder and a knack for finding trouble in every corner of Los Angeles, all while cracking jokes you’ll still be laughing at three chapters later.

Before conjuring up high-octane telekinetic mayhem, Ford sharpened his storytelling skills as a journalist, writing for outlets like The Guardian, Wired, and the BBC. That background brings a kind of grounded intensity to his fiction—his worlds feel lived-in, his action precise, and his dialogue as fast and cutting as a live-wire exchange on deadline day.

Based in Vancouver but hailing originally from South Africa, he writes with the pulse of someone who knows how to chase a story and isn’t afraid to let his characters dive headfirst into chaos. Whether you're here for the snark, the supernatural stunts, or the deeply human heart buried under all the telekinesis and explosions, you’ll find something electric in every page he writes.

Ford’s work under this alias has carved out a distinct space in the realm of superpowered thrillers—wildly original, compulsively readable, and never, ever boring.

AUTHOR CAREER

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2019–20277 cataloged publications

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THE AUTHOR’S WRITING

Writing profile

Genres are based on books catalogued in Risingshadow’s English-language database. A book may belong to multiple genres.

Main classification

Fantasy2 (29%)
Science Fiction5 (71%)

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Genres and themes

Science Fiction5 / 7 books
Fantasy2 / 7 books