Jase and the Katon Books in Order

Jase and the Katon leans into one of the friendliest premises in Foxworthy's later science fiction. Ten thousand Katons, alien arrivals who look human in many ways but have their own habits and emotional rules, have been living on Earth for three years. The story begins when one man signs up for a government matching program that pairs human companions with Katons.

The meeting place is a Kat Cafe.

That detail tells you almost everything about the tone. This is not invasion fiction or grim first-contact horror. It is integration fiction, about orientation sessions, awkward introductions, bureaucratic programs, and the comedy of trying to build genuine connection across a species gap that is close enough to be charming and far enough to stay strange. The books seem interested in the small, social side of science fiction.

At the same time, the premise carries some real tension. The human characters are not just choosing dates. They are stepping into a system built to help a large alien population find footing in a society that was not made for them. That means every personal bond also has a cultural dimension.

If you like softer science fiction that uses aliens to talk about companionship, adaptation, and the weirdness of modern social life, this should be appealing. It is a warm concept with plenty of room for awkwardness, curiosity, and genuine affection.