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Wings of Freedom

Book 2 of The Jackrabbit Series

Status: Published

Synopsis

In a vast galaxy controlled by ruthless megacorporations, a young boy named Jack Abbott escapes the brutal mining colony where he was born with nothing but his wits and an unusual AI companion named Aggie. Aboard the ancient courier ship Jackrabbit, Jack discovers a universe both more wondrous and more dangerous than he ever imagined. As he develops his natural talent for piloting and forms unexpected friendships, Jack must navigate treacherous space politics, uncover the truth about his family's past, and protect Aggie's secret identity—all while confronting the harsh reality that freedom comes with its own price.

"The stars and the infinite mysteries of SnapSpace weren't barriers like the boundary of the mine had been, they were possibilities. One thing was certain... He would never go back to his old life."

Key Characters

Jack Abbott

Protagonist

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Aggie

Deuteragonist

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Foreman Oswald ("Ozzy")

Supporting Character

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Captain Marcus Hale

Supporting Character

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Burke

Supporting Character

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Chas Drayton

Antagonist

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Veronica Bennett

Supporting Character

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Commodore Razer

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Key Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery Freedom vs Security Artificial Intelligence and Personhood Corporate Exploitation and Resistance

Setting

A future where humanity has spread across countless star systems, connected by SnapSpace technology that allows near-instantaneous travel between distant points. Society is largely controlled by megacorporations that exploit human labour and resources, while independent outposts like Horizon maintain tenuous autonomy. The technological landscape is uneven—cutting-edge advancements exist alongside preserved antiques—and artificial intelligences are feared, hunted, and strictly controlled by corporate interests.