Jaques Smit

Jaques Smit was born in Rundu Namibia, grew up in South Africa, and lived in Asia and Europe working as a game developer before settling with his family in Wellington, New Zealand. While still working in game development, he became a master transformational coach and now supports leaders in creating effective teams wherever he can. Jaques writes fantasy laced with Positive Psychology, aspiring to create compelling stories that touch readers. And where better to do that than the harsh setting of a fantasy world, showcasing ideas that can support individuals through challenging times? 

Books by Jaques Smit

  • The Eye of Winter - Book 1 - Tearing the Darkveil

    Jaques Smit (in Fantasy/Science Fiction)

    Epic Fantasy meets Positive Psychology

    A reckless young thief lands himself in a team of misfit spies. Their mission, to stop an apocalyptic war bearing down on his home. But at what cost?

    “The Eye of Winter” by Jaques Smit is a gripping action-adventure set in the world of Ayrul. Birger, a brash young thief and his eager accomplice Wynn, rob the wrong merchant, stumbling upon a plot to ignite a devastating war.

    Pursued by cutthroats, Birger sets off on a journey to stop it from happening. But he gets more than he bargained for when he meets Renate Couture. She helps him cope with loss, tame his emotions, and settle in with a team of spies as they explore the complex political landscape of Azrea.

    With epic battles, magic, and richly drawn characters, Jaques brings his love for fantasy and positive psychology to life in the… Read more

    • "Absolutely loved it, the d&d vibes and all the races, great storyline. It had me hooked and invested." – Stephen Logan 5 stars
    • "Renate is awesome, as a coach myself I could see what she was doing the whole way through, and her reveal caught me by surprise. Everything before around her suddenly made sense." – Mariska du Preez 5 stars
    • "Wow! What an exciting finish...but wait, there's more...!" – Earlie Rose 5 stars