JADE BLACK
THE DETERMINED ONES Compendium
The Determined Ones is an eight book compendium of thrillers telling the story of eight extraordinary people who fight for their dreams and the good of society no matter what they face. Take a journey to a diverse alternate world stuck in a medieval-inspired time to meet:
Haru Nakagami, a human rights specialist fighting for equal rights
Ai Nagashima, a veteran fighting for a better future
Hanzou Aoyama, a politician fighting for stability
Koni Minegashi, a diplomat fighting for a better life
Shinichi Miyamoto, a soldier fighting to protect his home
Isamu Fujimoto, a jazz musician fighting for peace
Helga Olvirdottir, a leader fighting to prevent a genocide
Curtis Amir, a prince fighting for his people
And many more colourful characters.
With no linear timeline, The Determined Ones can be read in any order. The full story will grow with how much you read.
Mister Nakagami, THE DETERMINED ONES Compendium 1, will be released from
Shadow Spark Publishing on May 27, 2025
Jade Black is a writer, artist, composer and game designer. She likes to try her hand in as many of the darker genres as possible, but spends most of her time writing thrillers and composing world jazz fusion. She is probably best known for her compendium The Determined Ones. She is also the host of the Adventures Elsewhere Podcast.
When not quietly plotting to take over the world from her home in Yorkshire, Jade enjoys cooking, playing games and solving puzzles.
She can be found on Twitter @JadeBlack21, on Instagram @jade_black21, & on her YouTube channel