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Deadly Relations – Bester Ascendant

Babylon 5: The Psi Corps Trilogy #2 / 3
by Greg Keyes
Deadly Relations – Bester Ascendant (Babylon 5: The Psi Corps Trilogy #2) by Greg Keyes
★ 4.00 / 1
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The child of their greatest heroes – he was destined to become their darkest enemy... In the twenty-second century, the discovery of human telepaths led to terror and bloodshed, and to the creation of the Psi Corps – a government agency of elite telepaths who were used to control their own kind. Under the command of a power-mad politician, the Corps became a ruthless tool of oppression, and the telepath underground was formed. Matthew and Fiona Dexter led the resistance to its greatest victories. But when they were martyred for the cause, their only child was claimed by the very forces they had died opposing. Raised from infancy within the Psi Corps, Alfred Bester was a telepath of exceptional ability, determined to make his mark by transforming himself into a master of deceit. Schooled in hate but tormented by shards of conscience, he wrestled with the seductiveness of the sinister cause he served. But slowly stripped of humanity by the war between decency and betrayal, he surrendered his soul – and rose to become the most dreaded figure of his time... Book two in the gripping new epic trilogy that uncovers the secret history of the Psi Corps.
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Release date: March 1999

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Greg Keyes

Greg Keyes

Greg Keyes doesn’t just write fantasy—he builds mythologies that feel like they’ve existed for centuries. His worlds are intricate, his characters fierce with purpose, and his stories hum with the tension between ancient forces and deeply human choices. Whether he’s delving into dynastic battles in The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone or breathing new life into beloved universes like Star Wars or The Elder Scrolls, Keyes brings a scholar’s mind and a storyteller’s soul to every page.

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Born in Mississippi in 1963, Keyes grew up surrounded by the rhythms of Southern storytelling, a background that subtly echoes in the cadence of his prose. He studied anthropology and history—two disciplines that shaped his understanding of myth, culture, and the unspoken rules that govern societies, both real and imagined. This depth of knowledge bleeds into his fiction, grounding even the most fantastical elements in a sense of believable tradition and lived-in history.

His breakout series, The Briar King and its sequels, offers more than swordplay and sorcery—it wrestles with prophecy, politics, and the ghosts of a past that refuses to stay buried. Keyes crafts stories where magic has consequences and where ancient legends collide with fragile mortal ambition. His characters are rarely chosen heroes, but rather complex figures forced to grow into their roles amid crumbling empires and rising darkness.

Alongside his original work, Keyes has written extensively in shared universes, including the Babylon 5, Star Wars, and Planet of the Apes franchises, as well as The Elder Scrolls novels The Infernal City and Lord of Souls. These tie-in works aren’t mere adaptations—they’re textured expansions, handled with respect for the original lore and a creative spark that makes them resonate with fans and newcomers alike.

A lesser-known detail? Keyes once trained in fencing and capoeira, a Brazilian martial art blending dance and combat—both disciplines that mirror the grace and grit of his fight scenes. This physical awareness lends a visceral quality to his action, where battles are felt not just seen.

Today, Greg Keyes remains a steady and inventive presence in the fantasy landscape—a writer who doesn’t chase trends, but quietly shapes the genre through layered narratives, sharp worldbuilding, and a deep understanding of how myths are made. His books invite readers not just to escape, but to immerse, to question, and to journey into the heart of the story.

Babylon 5: The Psi Corps Trilogy

Babylon 5: The Psi Corps Trilogy consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Dark Genesis – The Birth of the Psi Corps (Babylon 5: The Psi Corps Trilogy #1)
★ 4.00 / 1
Deadly Relations – Bester Ascendant (Babylon 5: The Psi Corps Trilogy #2)
★ 4.00 / 1
Final Reckoning – The Fate of Bester (Babylon 5: The Psi Corps Trilogy #3)
★ 4.00 / 1


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