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The Lost Supernova

Lost Starship Series, Book 10

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The Lost Supernova

By: Vaughn Heppner
Narrated by: Mark Boyett
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Androids used to mingle among us, pretending to be human. Then an alien puppet-master altered their programming. Unknown to us, androids began leaving human society, burning their clothes and peeling off their skin to reveal the chrome-colored bodies underneath.

They gathered in a system were a star had exploded, blowing away the atmosphere of a Jupiter-like planet. The supernova had hurled heavy metals against the remaining core. The androids are mining supermetals that can turn ordinary ship weapons and shields into invincible armaments.

The altered programming includes human genocide, which will start with a murderous attack on Earth.

Luckily, Captain Maddox finds the enemy system. But during a space battle, something happens to hurl Victory thousands of light-years away into the Scutum-Centaurus Spiral Arm. The crippled starship will take years to reach home again. Long before that, Earth will be a radioactive ruin.

Now begins a desperate journey in hostile space that will stretch everyone as Maddox strains to reach the Lord High Admiral in time with knowledge about the coming android attack.

The Lost Supernova is the tenth book in the Lost Starship Series.

©2019 Vaughn Heppner (P)2019 Vaughn Heppner Adventure Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera Solar System Interstellar Programming Astronomy

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This is a great series, I'm on book 10 and still not tired of it. Maddox and Ludendorff give me huge eye rolling moments. . .lol! but it's worth it. Love the characters and love the story... Totally absorbed in this imaginative reality of Vaughn Heppner. Sci-Fi doesn't come any better than this.

Fabulous!

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It’s so annoying having to wait. All I want is the next book. This series is a true masterpiece and I hate waiting for the next one! Recommended to anyone who likes sci fi, political intrigue, twists and turns, clever dialogue and well thought out characters.

So annoying, so good.

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I found this book to be a little tired, compared with previous ones. Narration, as always, was first class and kept it going for me. Not sure yet if I will follow on with the next book.

Just OK

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I like the series. the narrator has a nice voice. I recommend it to all.

love the series

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I have really light this series unfortunately it seems to get more sexist with each book. men are described for their strengths, where every woman is described and analysed for her looks and the way that she can attract men , as a woman reading these it gets very boring all women seem stereotypical however mark boyett is brilliant as always in his performance.

enjoyable

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As I delve into the tenth installment of the Lost Starship Series, "The Lost Supernova," I find myself intrigued by the shifting narrative focus. Vaughn Heppner continues to expand the universe he has built, offering fresh perspectives on both primary and secondary characters.

In this episode, there's a deliberate effort to shine a spotlight on the secondary characters, allowing them to take the center stage in their own stories. This decision adds layers to their personalities and fleshes out their backstories, making them more relatable and engaging. This approach has breathed new life into the series, creating a sense of depth beyond the captain's journey.

Interestingly, the ship, its AI, and Captain Maddox himself are somewhat relegated from their central roles in this installment. Instead, the enemies gain more narrative ground, enriching the story's complexity. The series seems to be transitioning from local battles to more far-reaching adventures, and this particular episode takes a slightly different approach, revealing a local adventure that's less dire compared to previous challenges.

However, amidst the commendable storytelling, a spiritual section regarding souls feels somewhat out of place and perplexing. While the writing remains competent, it appears to stumble a bit in this area.

One recurring device that seems to have crept into the writing is the protagonist's tendency to cut off critical information by telling others to "shut up." This device, though effective in moderation, has been somewhat overused in the latest two books, serving more as a narrative filler than a genuine source of tension.

The narrative itself reveals a captivating scenario involving androids that have taken on human appearances. They were once among us, but a sinister puppet-master altered their programming. Driven by an altered agenda, the androids congregate around the remnants of a supernova-exploded planet, mining supermetals with immense power. These metals have the potential to transform ordinary ship weaponry and defenses into impregnable armaments. However, their programming also entails human genocide, a threat that looms over Earth.

Captain Maddox embarks on a high-stakes mission to confront this menace. Amidst a space battle, an unforeseen twist propels his starship, Victory, thousands of light-years away into uncharted territory. The voyage back home will take years, leaving Earth vulnerable to destruction long before Victory's return.

The ensuing journey through hostile space is a testament to Maddox's determination and leadership, as he races against time to reach the Lord High Admiral with vital information about the impending android attack.

In closing, "The Lost Supernova" offers a refreshing shift in narrative dynamics, exploring the depths of secondary characters and diving into unforeseen challenges. While the writing sometimes stumbles and certain narrative devices are overused, the series maintains its allure. With each installment, Vaughn Heppner continues to expand the series' universe and craft engaging stories that keep readers like me hooked. As the saga progresses, I eagerly await what the future holds for Captain Maddox and his crew.

Exploring New Horizons: A Glimpse into the Futur

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I have followed this series all the way through and it has not been bad. One irritating device seems to have crept into the writing. This thing where the lead protagonist keeps telling people to shut up as he is too busy, just as they were about to tell him some critical piece of information, dragging the story out. That device has been very overused in the latest two books. It is a lazy overuse and pads out the story.

The writing is not bad but getting a little clumsy

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Seems to be an effort to bring into light the secondary characters at little more, with them playing stories independently of the captain. This certainly has helped gain them a bit more depth. The ship, it's ai and the captain aren't as central in this episode, with the enemy also gaining storytelling ground.
The ongoing story seems to switch from local battles to out on a limb adventures, this is a local one and less not as desperate as before. It is only let down by a spiritual section regarding souls, which got a little odd.

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