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A.I. Destiny #1
Admiral of Gaia
The Duchy of Hunter's Run has moved to the Gaia galaxy. But without its Duke.
Twenty five billion people have appeared in the Gaia system unexpectedly, and only one person knows how or why.
Yet preparations for fifteen billion exist, but only one person remembers the work being done.
The one who knows, and the one who remembers, are the same, but Jane is not human.
So good is she at hiding being an Artificial Intelligence, no-one knows except her fellow AI's.
To her falls the responsibility for guiding Humanity as they come to terms with not knowing where they are.
The how and why seem simple to her, but twenty five into fifteen doesn’t fit, and humans don’t tend to get along when crowded together.
It really isn’t her problem, and yet, Jane feels obligated to make things work.
Humanity needs to spread out again, so who stays and who goes? But is there somewhere to go to?
The galaxy doesn’t know about Humans yet, and they have their own problems. Human problems collide with Alien problems, with Jane in the middle.
For Jane, everything is new.
She's no longer the hero's side-kick, but is in her own right, the Admiral of Gaia.
Twenty five billion people have appeared in the Gaia system unexpectedly, and only one person knows how or why.
Yet preparations for fifteen billion exist, but only one person remembers the work being done.
The one who knows, and the one who remembers, are the same, but Jane is not human.
So good is she at hiding being an Artificial Intelligence, no-one knows except her fellow AI's.
To her falls the responsibility for guiding Humanity as they come to terms with not knowing where they are.
The how and why seem simple to her, but twenty five into fifteen doesn’t fit, and humans don’t tend to get along when crowded together.
It really isn’t her problem, and yet, Jane feels obligated to make things work.
Humanity needs to spread out again, so who stays and who goes? But is there somewhere to go to?
The galaxy doesn’t know about Humans yet, and they have their own problems. Human problems collide with Alien problems, with Jane in the middle.
For Jane, everything is new.
She's no longer the hero's side-kick, but is in her own right, the Admiral of Gaia.
389 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2017
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About the author
Timothy Ellis
150 books225 followers#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical SFF/Cyberpunk 2023
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine/Alien Invasion 2022
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine 2021
#1 US/AUS Best Selling Arthurian Fantasy 2021
#1 AUS Best Selling Space Opera Science Fiction 2021
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero Fantasy 2021
#1 Best Selling 90-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Space Exploration Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Author 2019.
#1 Best Selling Space Opera Author 2018.
#1 Best Free Space Opera Science Fiction Author 2017.
#1 Best Selling 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Author 2016.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2015.
(New info added at the bottom, in response to feedback and reviews.)
Timothy Ellis lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; where he constantly battles with his cat for possession of his desk chair, Daleks do guard duty, and he keeps his sonic screwdriver next to his lightsaber and wand. Now there is a female Doctor Who, he eagerly awaits the sound of the Tardis materializing in his house.
He has spent his life reading and watching science fiction and fantasy, and has been playing Space Genre computer games since he used to be smuggled in to play the original text Star Trek game on a university mainframe, long before the PC or Apple appeared. Since 2004, he's written game guides for the Egosoft X Universe series, culminating in two versions of the X3 Handbook. He has also designed major mods for the various games, and dozens of mini mods.
He has been a farm worker, Antique Dealer, Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Operations Manager of a small retail chain, and Retail Store Owner. He is now a full time author, who still does Spiritual Healer and helper work.
After leaving behind the corporate and business worlds, he was opened to his Spiritual gifts. Now a Feng Shui Master, Feng Shui led him to Buddhism, Karma, the Tao, and back to western spiritualism. Since 2006 he has been writing spiritual articles and helping people via spiritual forums and Facebook Groups. His spiritual books include "Personal Healing Using Basic Meditation", "Life Harmony, Feng Shui in Plain English", '101 Tips for the John of God Brazil Experience', and "The Wisdom of the Ages is available for the price of asking a question" series of 8 books. His own spiritual healing led him to writing novels.
His first novel, 'Hero at Large', spawning the long running 'The Hunter Imperium' universe, brings together his love of the space genre, magic, spirituality, and cats. Now 10 series long, the universe covers 3 galaxies, 4100 years, and as at Dragon Imperative, 62 Novels, 7 shorts, and 2 companion books. There are 7 main entrance points across 10 series: Hero at Large, Admiral of Gaia, Yesterday's Spacemage, Crossover, Midshipman Spacemage, Old Magic, and Dragon Rider. Alternate entrance points if you don't need backstory first, are Adrift and Mage King, although Dragon Rider has 3 books before it about the dragons.
If you wish to be kept up to date with new releases and information in The Hunter Legacy Universe series, subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/bqMgVz, and follow on Amazon, Goodreads, or BookBub.
The fastest way to find out about a new release is my Facebook group/page, which get advance warning about 2-4 days before release, and again when the book is uploaded to Kindle; and my email list which goes out as soon as I have an Amazon page for the new book. Bookbub will let you know about 3-4 days after I remember to tell them.
I normally will release in advance of the specified release date whenever possible, so if you are a Kindle Unlimited reader, you will want another method to be notified of the actual release date, so you can read on day 1.
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine/Alien Invasion 2022
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero/Metaphysical & Visionary/Space Marine 2021
#1 US/AUS Best Selling Arthurian Fantasy 2021
#1 AUS Best Selling Space Opera Science Fiction 2021
#1 UK Best Selling Superhero Fantasy 2021
#1 Best Selling 90-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Space Exploration Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2020.
#1 Best Selling Cyberpunk Author 2019.
#1 Best Selling Space Opera Author 2018.
#1 Best Free Space Opera Science Fiction Author 2017.
#1 Best Selling 45-Minute Teen & Young Adult Author 2016.
#1 Best Selling Metaphysical Science Fiction Author 2015.
(New info added at the bottom, in response to feedback and reviews.)
Timothy Ellis lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia; where he constantly battles with his cat for possession of his desk chair, Daleks do guard duty, and he keeps his sonic screwdriver next to his lightsaber and wand. Now there is a female Doctor Who, he eagerly awaits the sound of the Tardis materializing in his house.
He has spent his life reading and watching science fiction and fantasy, and has been playing Space Genre computer games since he used to be smuggled in to play the original text Star Trek game on a university mainframe, long before the PC or Apple appeared. Since 2004, he's written game guides for the Egosoft X Universe series, culminating in two versions of the X3 Handbook. He has also designed major mods for the various games, and dozens of mini mods.
He has been a farm worker, Antique Dealer, Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Operations Manager of a small retail chain, and Retail Store Owner. He is now a full time author, who still does Spiritual Healer and helper work.
After leaving behind the corporate and business worlds, he was opened to his Spiritual gifts. Now a Feng Shui Master, Feng Shui led him to Buddhism, Karma, the Tao, and back to western spiritualism. Since 2006 he has been writing spiritual articles and helping people via spiritual forums and Facebook Groups. His spiritual books include "Personal Healing Using Basic Meditation", "Life Harmony, Feng Shui in Plain English", '101 Tips for the John of God Brazil Experience', and "The Wisdom of the Ages is available for the price of asking a question" series of 8 books. His own spiritual healing led him to writing novels.
His first novel, 'Hero at Large', spawning the long running 'The Hunter Imperium' universe, brings together his love of the space genre, magic, spirituality, and cats. Now 10 series long, the universe covers 3 galaxies, 4100 years, and as at Dragon Imperative, 62 Novels, 7 shorts, and 2 companion books. There are 7 main entrance points across 10 series: Hero at Large, Admiral of Gaia, Yesterday's Spacemage, Crossover, Midshipman Spacemage, Old Magic, and Dragon Rider. Alternate entrance points if you don't need backstory first, are Adrift and Mage King, although Dragon Rider has 3 books before it about the dragons.
If you wish to be kept up to date with new releases and information in The Hunter Legacy Universe series, subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/bqMgVz, and follow on Amazon, Goodreads, or BookBub.
The fastest way to find out about a new release is my Facebook group/page, which get advance warning about 2-4 days before release, and again when the book is uploaded to Kindle; and my email list which goes out as soon as I have an Amazon page for the new book. Bookbub will let you know about 3-4 days after I remember to tell them.
I normally will release in advance of the specified release date whenever possible, so if you are a Kindle Unlimited reader, you will want another method to be notified of the actual release date, so you can read on day 1.
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March 28, 2017
Yes!
I had my doubts about the next series after hunter. So many possibilities with all of the new characters. Very exciting. Im still waiting on the cats. I heard the growl and purring. Cant wait. Great job. Thx
I had my doubts about the next series after hunter. So many possibilities with all of the new characters. Very exciting. Im still waiting on the cats. I heard the growl and purring. Cant wait. Great job. Thx
March 22, 2017
Not so sure about this one - spoilers. Prank the readers redux?
Kindle Unlimited - Yay!
I'm still dealing with rating indecision relative to "The Hunter Legacy" ending in a gamer reset. Authors get to take their work wherever they want, but when a reader has invested the time to read a long series, feeling like you've been pranked at the end isn't a great finish.
So, the author deletes all the characters and events pre-sequel, and then does a deux ex machina to support a sequel where characters, circumstances, evacuations, resettlement, technology, relationships, etcetera only make sense from a deleted timeline? There was no Jon, so there shouldn't be an Admiral Jane, Duke Michael, Baron Fred, bastard royalty, ships, structures, tech etcetera that existed because Jon existed. This author takes suspending disbelief and then totally jumps the shark.
"Admiral Jane" started out with a decent recovery, and the main storyline was fun. Full rights for AI sentients is an interesting trope. But then, at the end it looks like Jon's concerns were justified and that Duke Michael is going to be totally screwed over, or considerably diminished, by the time Baron Fred indulges his personal ambitions? The selfish regent trope? Really?
In spite of Jon's warning about Fred, Jane doesn't do the one thing Jon has asked of her? Fred's comment about solving "a problem" relative to him and Michael didn't set off warning alarms in stereo and technicolor? She's going to deliver a duchy, a planet, and a financial empire on a silver platter to a literally entitled Fred? Such a true example of the worst of a ruling class noble. Just another style of pirate. First he takes after the AIs, usurps those holdings, then cuts out his cousin? So much for a spiritual dynasty. Not my idea of a happy place to spend time....
Sorry, but just not sure I'm up for a boatload of connected unconnectable dots, RL ugliness or the potential of another resolution by reset.
Kindle Unlimited - Yay!
I'm still dealing with rating indecision relative to "The Hunter Legacy" ending in a gamer reset. Authors get to take their work wherever they want, but when a reader has invested the time to read a long series, feeling like you've been pranked at the end isn't a great finish.
So, the author deletes all the characters and events pre-sequel, and then does a deux ex machina to support a sequel where characters, circumstances, evacuations, resettlement, technology, relationships, etcetera only make sense from a deleted timeline? There was no Jon, so there shouldn't be an Admiral Jane, Duke Michael, Baron Fred, bastard royalty, ships, structures, tech etcetera that existed because Jon existed. This author takes suspending disbelief and then totally jumps the shark.
"Admiral Jane" started out with a decent recovery, and the main storyline was fun. Full rights for AI sentients is an interesting trope. But then, at the end it looks like Jon's concerns were justified and that Duke Michael is going to be totally screwed over, or considerably diminished, by the time Baron Fred indulges his personal ambitions? The selfish regent trope? Really?
In spite of Jon's warning about Fred, Jane doesn't do the one thing Jon has asked of her? Fred's comment about solving "a problem" relative to him and Michael didn't set off warning alarms in stereo and technicolor? She's going to deliver a duchy, a planet, and a financial empire on a silver platter to a literally entitled Fred? Such a true example of the worst of a ruling class noble. Just another style of pirate. First he takes after the AIs, usurps those holdings, then cuts out his cousin? So much for a spiritual dynasty. Not my idea of a happy place to spend time....
Sorry, but just not sure I'm up for a boatload of connected unconnectable dots, RL ugliness or the potential of another resolution by reset.
May 8, 2017
I found the beginning of this book a bit strange with all the main characters from the previous books missing, however it turned into a very enjoyable read and I look forward to the next book in the series.
I did have a couple of minor criticisms, having recently read the ‘Hunter Legacy’ books I found the re-introduction of numerous admirals, generals, colonies and ship types etc a bit tedious, but I suppose the author has to do this for readers who are new to the author.
I also found myself wondering about the increasing number of clones, especially when Darlene sudden made three more clones of herself. Are they copies of Darlene, do they think they are all married to Walsh? The author tends to gloss over the problem.
I did have a couple of minor criticisms, having recently read the ‘Hunter Legacy’ books I found the re-introduction of numerous admirals, generals, colonies and ship types etc a bit tedious, but I suppose the author has to do this for readers who are new to the author.
I also found myself wondering about the increasing number of clones, especially when Darlene sudden made three more clones of herself. Are they copies of Darlene, do they think they are all married to Walsh? The author tends to gloss over the problem.
October 26, 2024
Awesome development of the Gaia entry into the new galaxy
Finally I am reading all of Tim''s masterpieces. The length and breadth of his world's any galaxies is beyond amazing. This and earlier books are creating a wonderful set of back stories for the later books I've already read. Never boring and just the right balance of story and evolution of the key characters. Queen Jane! Perfect!
Finally I am reading all of Tim''s masterpieces. The length and breadth of his world's any galaxies is beyond amazing. This and earlier books are creating a wonderful set of back stories for the later books I've already read. Never boring and just the right balance of story and evolution of the key characters. Queen Jane! Perfect!
August 18, 2018
I read the 'Jane' [AI Destiny], series before I came across the 'Hunter Legacy', which meant I had to go back and re-read the six book series again, with a lot more clarity and understanding of Jane's history.
It's not often that I will go back and re-read like I did with these books, but I just had to!
I definitely recommend these books to any S-F fans out there... but read them in order!!
It's not often that I will go back and re-read like I did with these books, but I just had to!
I definitely recommend these books to any S-F fans out there... but read them in order!!
March 14, 2017
Thank You
I am thrilled to continue following Jane on her adventures. I do hope you would create more stories in this universe. I miss Jon and the rest but happy to have these. Thank you.
I am thrilled to continue following Jane on her adventures. I do hope you would create more stories in this universe. I miss Jon and the rest but happy to have these. Thank you.
May 4, 2017
SciFi the way it is supposed to be. Space battles that are more than just naval battles in space; and complex issues. I enjoyed it. I didn't think I missed a prior book but it read like there might have been one - still read well.
August 1, 2018
One avatar of AI Jane is in Gaia and not with John's team. She becomes the primary in that galaxy and goes on her own adventures. Humanity finally has first contact with alien races. And for once Humanity is not at the bottom of the chain. I liked the story.
September 15, 2018
Very good story.
I enjoyed Timothy Ellis' earlier books and wasn't disappointed with this follow on. Well written and enjoyable, even with the spiritual connotations, which I'm not usually a fan of. I gave five stars on this one!
I enjoyed Timothy Ellis' earlier books and wasn't disappointed with this follow on. Well written and enjoyable, even with the spiritual connotations, which I'm not usually a fan of. I gave five stars on this one!
December 4, 2018
Not the Easiest Read!!
I was some what disappointed with this book. Because the first half to two thirds was hard to follow, atleast for me. I'm trying not to give any spoilers out here, but just be prepared for alot of different characters who are the same.
I was some what disappointed with this book. Because the first half to two thirds was hard to follow, atleast for me. I'm trying not to give any spoilers out here, but just be prepared for alot of different characters who are the same.
June 27, 2020
Great story
I love the story! The characters are inspirational. There is everything I need in a book, aspirations, love, respect, goals and my expectation of confrontation. I couldn’t put the book down, and I’m an old guy that doesn’t usually get excited.
On to the next book.
I love the story! The characters are inspirational. There is everything I need in a book, aspirations, love, respect, goals and my expectation of confrontation. I couldn’t put the book down, and I’m an old guy that doesn’t usually get excited.
On to the next book.
December 12, 2021
Maybe 3.5. Some similarities to the beginning of the previous serious. Dumb bullies are out classed and repeatedly destroyed without any harm to the main character. I had a lot of trouble getting interested in the characters.
March 20, 2017
Hunter lives on!
Through Jane, the galaxy that Jon Hunter envisioned, and fought for, continues on, as he would have wanted it to. Jane is the embodiment of all of Jon's efforts and as such, has become a "human" A.I! I thought that when Jon got everyone in a safe place, that it was the end of the series and I was Devastated! Thank heavens Admiral Jane is continuing on with his vision and expanding on it! Can't wait to see what comes next. Love Timothy Ellis' mind and vision of what the future could be.
Through Jane, the galaxy that Jon Hunter envisioned, and fought for, continues on, as he would have wanted it to. Jane is the embodiment of all of Jon's efforts and as such, has become a "human" A.I! I thought that when Jon got everyone in a safe place, that it was the end of the series and I was Devastated! Thank heavens Admiral Jane is continuing on with his vision and expanding on it! Can't wait to see what comes next. Love Timothy Ellis' mind and vision of what the future could be.
March 25, 2017
Love this new series
I was sad to see the Jonathan Hunter series end, I was a bit distracted by problems with the timeline but am pleased to see many of them resolved here, I really can't get enough of the series or this author, if you haven't read the whole hero series you are really missing out,
I was sad to see the Jonathan Hunter series end, I was a bit distracted by problems with the timeline but am pleased to see many of them resolved here, I really can't get enough of the series or this author, if you haven't read the whole hero series you are really missing out,
March 26, 2017
Love it
I'm was so glad to see this book. I loved the hunter series and was sad to see it end but now Jane has her own book and it is filled with the same action,intrigue and humor. I can hardly wait to see what happens next!
I'm was so glad to see this book. I loved the hunter series and was sad to see it end but now Jane has her own book and it is filled with the same action,intrigue and humor. I can hardly wait to see what happens next!
May 23, 2017
Enjoyed reading it. It had been so long since the read the Series leading up to this book, I went back and read the 14 book Series again!
September 12, 2017
Excellent continuation of Jon's Legacy.
June 2, 2018
Enjoyable First Contact
In so many ways! Actually enjoyed things from Jane's perspective and that of the AIs. The question of soul and karma is wonderful to explore. I recommend!
In so many ways! Actually enjoyed things from Jane's perspective and that of the AIs. The question of soul and karma is wonderful to explore. I recommend!
October 28, 2020
Yes please.
I love all the Hunter books. I started off in the middle. I enjoyed the reading en.ough to start from the first book
I love all the Hunter books. I started off in the middle. I enjoyed the reading en.ough to start from the first book
Read
June 5, 20222/10: Managed half the book, tempted to read more but just couldn't get there.
January 14, 2024
good
An interesting story, the look inside of an A.I’s thinking was well done and it was a good start to a new series.
An interesting story, the look inside of an A.I’s thinking was well done and it was a good start to a new series.
May 17, 2024
Wow! Jane has it going on!
Another great story! Lots of action and some fun! Nice background on how AIs came to be…and how to create new primaries…
Another great story! Lots of action and some fun! Nice background on how AIs came to be…and how to create new primaries…
October 9, 2024
Go Jane Go
Again Ellis created a fun and wild sci-fi romp. I love the universe Ellis created and populated. Great characters, good base science and fun for all. More kind sir more.
Again Ellis created a fun and wild sci-fi romp. I love the universe Ellis created and populated. Great characters, good base science and fun for all. More kind sir more.
April 18, 2025
Transition
Difficult place in the opera and handled gently but well. Jon vs Jane has morphed, and it fits better than expected.
Difficult place in the opera and handled gently but well. Jon vs Jane has morphed, and it fits better than expected.
November 22, 2017
The storyline was absolutely thrilling, in the future people have taken to the stars. Earth has been lost to these people but they made out alright. It takes your imagination for a ride and leave you hanging for more. Looking into the sequel the minute I post this review.
March 20, 2017
Jane
Love the continuing story of the Hunter universe. I just can't seem to get enough. I've been anxiously awaiting this new series. It's great to see Jane develop into a more complex character and see the influence Jon had on her. I'm hoping in the future they reunite.
Love the continuing story of the Hunter universe. I just can't seem to get enough. I've been anxiously awaiting this new series. It's great to see Jane develop into a more complex character and see the influence Jon had on her. I'm hoping in the future they reunite.
March 21, 2017
Great start.
I really enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to hopefully many more instalments in Jane's story. Plus the development of the other AI's.
I really enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to hopefully many more instalments in Jane's story. Plus the development of the other AI's.
unfinished
March 27, 2017You do need to read the previous books.
March 30, 2017
OThe Admiral of Admirals Kicks Butt
Jane is a great character. She is highly competent and compassionate. Yet she struggles with not being human even though she is human plus. I really like the story with the humor, the morality debate of the AIs and the military science aspect. I look forward to the next book.
Jane is a great character. She is highly competent and compassionate. Yet she struggles with not being human even though she is human plus. I really like the story with the humor, the morality debate of the AIs and the military science aspect. I look forward to the next book.
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