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Thom Bedford

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Science Fiction

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Jasper T. Scott, Jack Campbell, David Weber ...more

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Thom grew up in suburban Cheshire, England with his parents and brother. Since childhood he has had a propensity for creativity, whether it be writing, building models, painting, designing graphics and technology, or programming.

After studying Computer Science at The University of Manchester, he started working as a Software Developer. Following in his father’s footsteps, he worked as a Technical Consultant in London for several years, then in Data Warehousing back in Manchester.

In his spare time, Thom still writes, build models, paints, and programs, but nowadays he also listens to a lot of music, watches a lot of films, reads, and enjoys playing video games.

His love for science fiction comes from blockbuster films like Starship Troopers, ...more

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Thom Bedford’s books

Average rating: 4.26 · 78 ratings · 46 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Sandorn's Command 4.23 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sandorn's Prison 4.22 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Blackheart 4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by Thom Bedford

Sandorn's Allegiance (2 books)
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4.23 avg rating — 62 ratings

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Thom Bedford is now friends with Jan Foster
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Thom Bedford is now following Jan Foster Author of Disrupting Destiny (Naturae, #1)
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Thom Bedford liked J. D. Ashley's review of The Blackheart: "I received this as a free copy through Voracious Readers, first I must say I am honored the author and or his team chose me to read it. I am making this review honesty and with integrity, simply because I choose to do so. I devoured this book, and mu" Read more of this review »
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Thom Bedford liked Hmya's review of Sandorn's Prison: "I am invested in this military space opera filled with intrigue and battles. The well-written story features an engaging cast of characters, and I enjoy watching our hero and his crew in action. The fast-paced plot keeps me hooked, and I look forward" Read more of this review »
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Thom Bedford and 1 other person liked Stephanie (Bookfever)'s review of The Blackheart: "Set in the 29th century in the year of 2815 in a galaxy poised for war. The story introduces us to Felysta Sandorn, captain of the Blackheart. After receiving the order to persue and eliminate a group of space pirates, she has no doubts this will be " Read more of this review »
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Thom Bedford is now following John Scalzi Author of Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1)
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