Early Praise
The Xair Space Academy
Alain Brouseau's fast-paced sci-fi thriller The Xair Space Academy is set in a vividly crafted world, with diverse and compelling characters that spark the imagination and had me fully engaged from beginning to end. The interplay of cultures, skill sets, secrets, and conflicting emotions that Alex, Lupita, and the others must face to come together as a team is only overshadowed by the threat of a galactic enemy that is consuming the Confederation of worlds—this is a fun and exciting read that is hard to put down.
Alain Brousseau’s The Xair Space Academy is a unique work of science-fiction. Following Alex and Lupita through a harrowing journey against an alien race, Brousseau draws the reader in with fantastic, yet relatable characters. The tension of the story keeps the tried-and-true alien lifeform angle fresh and enthralling, all the way to the explosive conclusion!
Genius street hacker. Chosen by fate. Witness to something otherworldly. When he uncovers evidence of a highly advanced alien presence on Earth, he finds himself at the doorstep of the elite Xair Space Academy. But shadowy government powers seek to co-opt—and contain—him and several other academy hopefuls who also have secrets and special talents to hide. When their train ride to the academy is ambushed, the cadets must fight to survive and work together to solve a great mystery of science, conspiracy, and war.
The Jazan Conspiracy
Author Alain Brousseau does two things exceptionally well in The Jazan Conspiracy. First, Brousseau creates a vivid, fully realized world with no wasted words, and second, the story continues to move throughout with intriguing twists. The tight writing and compelling plot keep the reader engaged throughout.
In The Jazan Conspiracy, Alain Brousseau has crafted an action-packed sequel, filled with young-adult angst and questions of identity, which gleefully evokes settings like Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and Honor Harrington. While the diverse ensemble of characters navigates the difficulties of school life and cramped quarters, they’re never left to forget the huge threat looming at the far end of the galaxy, or those who want to sabotage both the ship they’re on, and the relationships they’re developing.
The Tiger Squad
Alain Brousseau combines fast-paced action with well-developed characters in this engaging companion book to the Jazan series. With richly descriptive prose and relentless momentum, The Tiger Squad’s dangerous missions come vividly to life, as “squad members pushed their limits as no commando had before”. Packed with awesome battles and grounded in a powerful theme of honor, this captivating story explores sacrifice, determination, and unwavering resolve. Brousseau once again proves his talent for creating an unforgettable read!
Such a captivating story about friendship and pushing past your limits. Together, Sven and Sabrina lead the trusted Tiger Squad, they battle what’s thought to be impossible to survive from. No matter the gut-wrenching risks of their choices, or threat of danger, they will stop at nothing to defeat the inevitable.
The Jazan Resistance
The Jazan Resistance has raised the stakes with the infestation spreading like wildfire. Through it all, this thrilling adventure redefines what it means to be a warrior with honor and unity. Brousseau ventures through the experiences of the costs it takes to survive.
The Jazan Resistance by Alain Brousseau is a gripping tale grounded in the harsh realities of war and survival. Brousseau’s writing style combines rich, evocative descriptions with authentic character development, drawing us into a world where every decision carries weight and consequence. The story’s credibility lies in its portrayal of the complexities of leadership and the resilience of a diverse group of characters facing staggering odds. Engaging from beginning to end!
The Marvelous Little Frog
This is a whimsical tale full of rich vocabulary for young readers, one of a curious boy and his fantastical friends navigating an adventure together inspired by the boy’s stellar discovery. Being as prepared as possible they travel through the unexpected, facing challenges and learning to trust each other along the way. But, will they bravely complete their mission? And what awaits them at journey’s end?
Did you ever want to go on a marvelous adventure? Well, Olivier the little boy, Lapinou the rabbit, Genouille the little green frog, and Tigrou the tiger travel through the magical forest in search of a mysterious light. They discover something completely unexpected from outer space. Immerse yourself into this wonderful journey. By the way, some good chocolate always helps for smoother travel.
The Zenei at War
In The Zenei at War by Alain Brousseau, the drama unfolds on every page. An engaging plot augmented by well-crafted prose eases readers into the worlds Brousseau creates, while personal details bring the characters to life. Although this offering is part of a series, this work can stand on its own as well.
From the moment the Zenei encounters a mysterious alien armada, Alain Brousseau creates a tale filled with danger, discovery, and unexpected emotion. As a crew of androids is forced to face war, we watch them struggle with fear, courage, loyalty, and feelings they were never meant to have. Brousseau tells it all with imagination and conviction, presenting us with an exciting science-fiction adventure that also leaves us thinking about what it means to be human. A thrilling reading experience!
The Jazan Reawakening
Alain Brousseau tells Lupita’s story in a way that quickly pulls us into her world and makes us want to know her deeply. Along the way, Brousseau expertly teaches us that courage can come from hard times, family is not always about blood, and “how we judge people reflects our true nature.” The Jazan Reawakening is an exciting and emotional adventure filled with danger, hope, and characters we come to care about. Wisdom is woven into every chapter!
Alain Brousseau
Alain Brousseau is the author of the Jazan sci-fi series, with eight novels currently under contract with Atmosphere Press and one children’s book, The Marvelous Little Frog, also under contract with the same publisher.
The adventure began in July 2002, just as I was about to move to Washington, DC, to work for an international organization. Progress was initially slow because my work visa didn’t allow me to earn any income beyond my employer's salary. In practice, that meant I couldn’t publish anything until I retired a quarter of a century later, which removed the urgency to complete the project. Nevertheless, for many years, I worked as an economist during the day and wrote fiction as a hobby at night and on weekends.
In 2008-2009, I took an 18-month unpaid leave, which allowed me to make significant progress on my first novel. During that time, I joined a fabulous writer group in Port Moody, BC. At my first meeting, I introduced myself and proudly told the group that I had already written more than 500 pages and planned to stop at about 1,000 pages. Consternation spread across the room, and my fellow writers dutifully informed me that, as a first-time author, I would never be published unless I shortened my novel to about 80,000 words.
Some writers even advised me to start over. To be honest, that advice left me deflated for quite a while. After several months of procrastinating, I grudgingly restructured the novel, moving some chapters into prequels and shifting others into future novels in the series. By the time I returned to work in 2009, I had completed the first draft of my first novel, The Xair Space Academy. Unfortunately, the accomplishment meant little because my work visa still prevented me from publishing it. I continued working on the series over the years, and by the time I retired in June 2026, I had completed eight novels.
The children’s book (The Marvelous Little Frog) began as a Christmas gift for my son in 2020. I bought a 26-page artist’s book (14” x 11”) on high-quality paper and began writing a story about a young boy living in a magical forest populated by talking animals. I illustrated the book copiously, with drawings filling entire pages and overlapping the handwritten text. One day, I mentioned the book to Atmosphere Press, and they suggested I send them a copy for evaluation. They agreed to publish it, and it will go on sale in October 2026.
After working on the Jazan series for a quarter of a century, my dream is finally coming true, and I am looking forward to sharing the adventure with my readers.