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The A.I. #6
A.I. Void Ship
Through desperate tactics and by deliberately keeping a low profile, we survived the machine assaults longer than any human or cybership thought possible. But now our luck has deserted us. The main A.I. brain-core has just given human extinction top priority. The robots are massing an armada to exterminate us.
We’ve done what we could in expectation of this grim day, grabbing enemy factory planets to mass produce warships. And we found an ally, the Star Lords of Roke. But it’s just not enough, damn it.
We need more…like the alien void ship Hawkins once saw. Or maybe we can make a deal with the treacherous Cog Primus. One thing’s sure. We’d better do it soon or we’ll join thousands of other extinct species obliterated by the hateful death machines.
We’ve done what we could in expectation of this grim day, grabbing enemy factory planets to mass produce warships. And we found an ally, the Star Lords of Roke. But it’s just not enough, damn it.
We need more…like the alien void ship Hawkins once saw. Or maybe we can make a deal with the treacherous Cog Primus. One thing’s sure. We’d better do it soon or we’ll join thousands of other extinct species obliterated by the hateful death machines.
- GenresScience Fiction
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 7, 2019
About the author
Vaughn Heppner
140 books576 followersYou can visit Vaughn at www.vaughnheppner.com
I was born in Canada and remember as a small boy crawling in my snow-fort. I closed my eyes, and when I tried to open them, they were frozen shut. I didn't panic, but wiped away the ice crystals, unglued my eyes and kept on building my tunnel. Those were great days! I moved to Central California before seventh grade and couldn't believe I lived in a land where oranges grew on trees and you could pick grapes from the vine.
I used to wonder what I wanted to do with my life, what kind of work specifically. I was miserable not knowing and bordering on desperate. Then one day a friend gave me his typewriter. I began working on a novel. A different person told me it was much easier on a computer, so I bought one and began getting up at 4:30 A.M. each morning before work, writing for three hours. My eyes were unglued once again as the pang of misery left my gut. I knew exactly what I wanted to do: write. So now that's what I do, I write, and write, and write, and I love it.
I was born in Canada and remember as a small boy crawling in my snow-fort. I closed my eyes, and when I tried to open them, they were frozen shut. I didn't panic, but wiped away the ice crystals, unglued my eyes and kept on building my tunnel. Those were great days! I moved to Central California before seventh grade and couldn't believe I lived in a land where oranges grew on trees and you could pick grapes from the vine.
I used to wonder what I wanted to do with my life, what kind of work specifically. I was miserable not knowing and bordering on desperate. Then one day a friend gave me his typewriter. I began working on a novel. A different person told me it was much easier on a computer, so I bought one and began getting up at 4:30 A.M. each morning before work, writing for three hours. My eyes were unglued once again as the pang of misery left my gut. I knew exactly what I wanted to do: write. So now that's what I do, I write, and write, and write, and I love it.
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August 7, 2019
Another rousing and epic space battle against the AI force intent on eliminating all biological species in the galaxy. Only Jon Hawkins stands in their way. And with a force that is miniscule compared to what the AI's can put forth it will talk a miracle for him and humanity to succeed.
A thrill ride of defeat and redemption this is a great book in a great series by a great author.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
A thrill ride of defeat and redemption this is a great book in a great series by a great author.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
September 3, 2020
Great expansion of the war with the AI's with introduction of the Enoy (Long time for of the Machines)
Fascinating continuation of the story of the AI's and John Hawkins. I enjoyed the enjoyed the expanded character development of the crew and hope to see more of it in the series. Will say that at around 2\3rd 's of the way through the story became a bit predictable and was losing excite!ent but then everything turned upside down for the crew and their new plan of action to save the human race (at least for a little while longer). Excited to learn more about the other life forms in the Orion Belt in the next book or two as how the Confederation builds to defend life against the machines. The emergence of the Enoy was thoughtfully placed and left me wanting to know more about them and the 20000 year was with the machines...but I still want to know who made the AI. At this point I am getting on the Enoy created their eternal enemy. Can't wait to continue the story.
Fascinating continuation of the story of the AI's and John Hawkins. I enjoyed the enjoyed the expanded character development of the crew and hope to see more of it in the series. Will say that at around 2\3rd 's of the way through the story became a bit predictable and was losing excite!ent but then everything turned upside down for the crew and their new plan of action to save the human race (at least for a little while longer). Excited to learn more about the other life forms in the Orion Belt in the next book or two as how the Confederation builds to defend life against the machines. The emergence of the Enoy was thoughtfully placed and left me wanting to know more about them and the 20000 year was with the machines...but I still want to know who made the AI. At this point I am getting on the Enoy created their eternal enemy. Can't wait to continue the story.
May 26, 2019
Against all odds
When the odds are stacked so high against you, conventional wisdom tells you to abandon all hope and, in this case, many people chose to flee.
Hawkins knee it’s better to die trying than to flee and live a horrible life of fugitives.
But he was a lucky man, or should I say, god sides the man who tries the hardest and helps the man who helps himself. In this case other sentient aliens have taken notice and they are extending their help which makes the plot believable.
When the odds are stacked so high against you, conventional wisdom tells you to abandon all hope and, in this case, many people chose to flee.
Hawkins knee it’s better to die trying than to flee and live a horrible life of fugitives.
But he was a lucky man, or should I say, god sides the man who tries the hardest and helps the man who helps himself. In this case other sentient aliens have taken notice and they are extending their help which makes the plot believable.
June 7, 2022
This will be my last A.I. novel. I have listened to the first 6 on Audible, and they switched narrators after 6 books. That is a no-no, so I'll complete the series here.
I am a fan of Vaughn Heppner's but I think he takes a story too far. Both the Lost Starship and this series should have concluded by books 5 or 6. Taking a story arc into book 11 or 12 or whatever is harmful to the overall story, and you lose readers along the way.
I am a fan of Vaughn Heppner's but I think he takes a story too far. Both the Lost Starship and this series should have concluded by books 5 or 6. Taking a story arc into book 11 or 12 or whatever is harmful to the overall story, and you lose readers along the way.
March 14, 2019
What an awesome twist! No spoilers here!
The story continues. What an ingenious idea. I love how Hawkins relies on those around him, seeking inspiration. The mark of a true leader. Love the direction this story is headed and the unique characters presented. Look forward to the next book in this series. Great job Vaughn!
The story continues. What an ingenious idea. I love how Hawkins relies on those around him, seeking inspiration. The mark of a true leader. Love the direction this story is headed and the unique characters presented. Look forward to the next book in this series. Great job Vaughn!
February 20, 2019
Enjoyable
It was easy to talk back into this series. The continuation of the battle goes on for all. The progression of the story is well done. I like the fact that he has others coming in with solutions and not just the main character of the series.
It was easy to talk back into this series. The continuation of the battle goes on for all. The progression of the story is well done. I like the fact that he has others coming in with solutions and not just the main character of the series.
May 7, 2019
The saga continues
Action and character-filled book that leaves the reader wanting the next volume in the series and feeling frustrated that it does not yet exist! Keep writing, please!
Action and character-filled book that leaves the reader wanting the next volume in the series and feeling frustrated that it does not yet exist! Keep writing, please!
June 4, 2019
Humanity wins again, barely!
Vaughn Heppner continues to delight me in his imagination.
In the book Jon Hawkins inspires me to fight and never give up on life’s struggles.
He has a moral code and always tries to do the right thing in his life.
Well done, Vaughn
Vaughn Heppner continues to delight me in his imagination.
In the book Jon Hawkins inspires me to fight and never give up on life’s struggles.
He has a moral code and always tries to do the right thing in his life.
Well done, Vaughn
June 8, 2019
Gong steady
Enjoy able read with some twists, although the main one was pretty obvious. I guess the next one will introsuce fresh narratives and take on how Alien culture may be more alien than we can think of.
Enjoy able read with some twists, although the main one was pretty obvious. I guess the next one will introsuce fresh narratives and take on how Alien culture may be more alien than we can think of.
August 1, 2019
It’s a great series in between some of the other larger series of books I read. Vaughn is great at releasing books in a timely manner.
Easy read, fits it with the rest of the series. Character are enjoyable. Plot was good.
Easy read, fits it with the rest of the series. Character are enjoyable. Plot was good.
August 12, 2021
Great series! If you’re a SciFi fan you will really like this one!
I usually look for a longer series like this one as I read constantly. Usually by this point, book 6, they start to get repetitive and boring, not this one!
I usually look for a longer series like this one as I read constantly. Usually by this point, book 6, they start to get repetitive and boring, not this one!
July 28, 2022
Void Ship
A thoroughly good read!
Even being a way through the series, this still has excitement and interest
Perhaps things might have slowed down a bit in terms of action and adventure,
but no, this has been a very good read
A thoroughly good read!
Even being a way through the series, this still has excitement and interest
Perhaps things might have slowed down a bit in terms of action and adventure,
but no, this has been a very good read
February 3, 2024
Capt Jon
Great manuever....enjoyed the suspense.... Looking forward to next decisions...amazing how situations from your novel can assume a sort of reality to present day occurrences.... Hmmmm
Great manuever....enjoyed the suspense.... Looking forward to next decisions...amazing how situations from your novel can assume a sort of reality to present day occurrences.... Hmmmm
February 11, 2019
Keep it up
This is kind of a "glue" book in the series and gives it new, rather unexpected direction. Writing is as usual for Heppner, lite and easy to read.
This is kind of a "glue" book in the series and gives it new, rather unexpected direction. Writing is as usual for Heppner, lite and easy to read.
February 17, 2019
Awsome
This is the best A.I. book yet! I am insane waiting for the next one. I hate writing reviews. But this book was too good not to post a review.
This is the best A.I. book yet! I am insane waiting for the next one. I hate writing reviews. But this book was too good not to post a review.
February 17, 2019
Great book
I have been reading the while series and really enjoy it. Waiting to see what happens next in the story
I have been reading the while series and really enjoy it. Waiting to see what happens next in the story
February 20, 2019
Must read
Looking forward to series continuing, is riveting, could not put down. Recommended to all friends to start reading and follow vaughn heppner series.
Looking forward to series continuing, is riveting, could not put down. Recommended to all friends to start reading and follow vaughn heppner series.
March 6, 2019
Please write more of this series.
This has been great and more can be written. The ideas are interesting and new at least to me. I love wifi admonishes been a great one.
This has been great and more can be written. The ideas are interesting and new at least to me. I love wifi admonishes been a great one.
March 12, 2019
A twisting tale
The plot twists well from book to book. It will be interesting to see how the next confrontations are handled.
The plot twists well from book to book. It will be interesting to see how the next confrontations are handled.
March 16, 2019
Great story!
I've thoroughly enjoyed this series of stories. The vast distances described and the relative time it takes to get there are staggering. Great stories!
I've thoroughly enjoyed this series of stories. The vast distances described and the relative time it takes to get there are staggering. Great stories!
May 4, 2019
Thumbs up
Great book. .Please keep the story going. I am looking forward to the next book. It says I have 5 more words to write. There you go.
Great book. .Please keep the story going. I am looking forward to the next book. It says I have 5 more words to write. There you go.
June 5, 2019
Great Book
Wow... the twists and turns in this series are amazing. This book is a great read. I'm really looking forward to the next
Wow... the twists and turns in this series are amazing. This book is a great read. I'm really looking forward to the next
June 21, 2019
OK
Fun read. Good characters, decent plotting a and tempo. Read on and enjoyed it rather well. Entertaining and exciting enjoyment
Fun read. Good characters, decent plotting a and tempo. Read on and enjoyed it rather well. Entertaining and exciting enjoyment
June 22, 2019
Love the series
Its great to find a series that keeps you coming back for more and more. Big fan of AI. Keep them coming.
Its great to find a series that keeps you coming back for more and more. Big fan of AI. Keep them coming.
July 9, 2019
Great read....
I really enjoy the books in this series, I hope they continue. I like the way the characters have built over the series.
I really enjoy the books in this series, I hope they continue. I like the way the characters have built over the series.
August 17, 2019
Great book
The series has been great fun. I hope for several more books about Jon Hawlins and the conflict with AIs.
The series has been great fun. I hope for several more books about Jon Hawlins and the conflict with AIs.
December 12, 2019
Great
Interesting series. The author's situations are very real in appearance and the reader actually feels as if it is really happening.
Interesting series. The author's situations are very real in appearance and the reader actually feels as if it is really happening.
December 13, 2019
Pretty good towards the end. The starting was so and so but it picked up after the introduction of new characters.
April 1, 2021
Too read
Very good story line hard to put down can't wait for the next book i would recommend to anyone who loves space books
Very good story line hard to put down can't wait for the next book i would recommend to anyone who loves space books
September 12, 2023
fun series
I’ve enjoyed reading the books and look forward to the remaining books in the series. I would recommend the series to anybody that’s looking for an easy escape.
I’ve enjoyed reading the books and look forward to the remaining books in the series. I would recommend the series to anybody that’s looking for an easy escape.
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