Publication date: March 17, 2026. An 8” x 5” novella. 176 pages.

"...a fast-paced, action-packed romp..." -Publishers Weekly

In a far future New York City, Benjiro Ibn Benjiro Ayad Nakamura is about to ascend to leadership of the Nakamura Cybersinecure, a tech monopoly-government.

But his family's prized katana has been stolen.

So Benjiro recruits a team of thieves, led by the Nigerian refugee Amina and her girlfriend, Kiral, to recover the blade.

Part of the Neon Hemlock Novella Series.

Cover illustration by DOFRESH. Cover design by dave ring.

Print ISBN-13: 978-1-966503-20-0
Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-966503-21-7

PRAISE

“Cyberscion’s neon-slick setting and lovable cast of characters lured me in from the start, while the story’s emotional heart—conflict between tradition and upheaval—kept me hooked.”
—Dominique Dickey, author of Redundancies and Potentials

"A thrilling and kinetic cyberheist, pulled off by a queer crew I wish I could hire to solve all my problems, full of delicious meals, cyber-topology, expected betrayals, and unexpected loyalty."
—Ann LeBlanc, author of The Transitive Properties of Cheese

"Cyberscion is a delight, with engrossing worldbuilding, vivid characters, and a plot brimming with cyberpunk twists and turns. Jacobs delivers a heist narrative that’s propulsive, erudite, occasionally steamy, and always captivating."
—Izzy Wasserstein, author of All the Hometowns You Can't Stay Away From

"Cyberscion is everything Star Wars should be; painting a vivid, multicultural future in a short amount of time, with a scrappy cast you will love."
—TT Madden, author of The Cosmic Color

"...cyberpunk fans will find this a fast-paced, action-packed romp with plenty to hold their attention."
—Publishers Weekly