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Starship of the Ancients #2
Lost Planet
Powerful players scheming from the shadows. An ancient alien starship. Who can be trusted with the most coveted technology in the Commonwealth?
Evan and Anya flee Aethos with a target on their backs. Unfortunately, the ship’s sentient AI is missing thousands of years of history and is just as surprised to be on the run.
As they search for the ship’s makers, Evan and Anya soon discover that the interstellar plot to transform the Commonwealth with alien tech runs much deeper than they’d ever imagined.
With two factions squaring off on Aethos, they must pick a side. In the face of powerful adversaries, Evan and Anya will need to use all their skills and contacts to decide who they can trust with the ancient ship’s powerful technology.
Can they keep the ship from falling into the wrong hands?
Lost Planet is the riveting second installment in the Starship of the Ancients series. If you like suspenseful space adventures filled with sci-fi action, vivid alien worlds, and interstellar intrigue, then you'll love this thrilling space opera by author A.K. DuBoff, creator of the Cadicle Universe.
Grab your copy now to continue the adventure!
Evan and Anya flee Aethos with a target on their backs. Unfortunately, the ship’s sentient AI is missing thousands of years of history and is just as surprised to be on the run.
As they search for the ship’s makers, Evan and Anya soon discover that the interstellar plot to transform the Commonwealth with alien tech runs much deeper than they’d ever imagined.
With two factions squaring off on Aethos, they must pick a side. In the face of powerful adversaries, Evan and Anya will need to use all their skills and contacts to decide who they can trust with the ancient ship’s powerful technology.
Can they keep the ship from falling into the wrong hands?
Lost Planet is the riveting second installment in the Starship of the Ancients series. If you like suspenseful space adventures filled with sci-fi action, vivid alien worlds, and interstellar intrigue, then you'll love this thrilling space opera by author A.K. DuBoff, creator of the Cadicle Universe.
Grab your copy now to continue the adventure!
- GenresScience FictionAudiobook
409 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 27, 2025
About the author
A.K. DuBoff
105 books132 followersA.K. (Amy) DuBoff has always loved science fiction in all its forms, including books, movies, shows, and games. If it involves outer space, even better!
She is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling indie author specializing in space-based science fiction and fantasy. Dubbed the modern “Queen of Space Opera” by her readers, she is most known for her acclaimed Cadicle Universe. Amy’s short fiction has been published by NewCon Press, Seventh Seal Press, and in numerous indie publications.
When she's not writing, she enjoys travel, wine tasting, binge-watching TV series, and playing epic strategy board games.
She is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling indie author specializing in space-based science fiction and fantasy. Dubbed the modern “Queen of Space Opera” by her readers, she is most known for her acclaimed Cadicle Universe. Amy’s short fiction has been published by NewCon Press, Seventh Seal Press, and in numerous indie publications.
When she's not writing, she enjoys travel, wine tasting, binge-watching TV series, and playing epic strategy board games.
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November 22, 2025
This was the 2nd book of a 4 book series, Starship of the Ancients. I enjoyed it for the most part. There are times when Duboff lapses into a YA mode, which is alright by itself, but I don't think it blends well when he moves up to a more classic space opera narrative.
The story has gotten more interesting as the main characters, Evan and Arya, have fleshed out a bit. We also have the conjunction of forces against 2 enemies. The fact that one of those enemies is their own government makes it more interesting. The alien technology, in the form of their ship and its AI director, Sam, have become a more integral part to the story. Right now, the things the alien technology can do seem more like magic than science.
The 3rd book is set to be released in December but so far only in Kindle form. That's ok but not to this bibliophile. I will wait. I have a good stack of TBR waiting for me.
The story has gotten more interesting as the main characters, Evan and Arya, have fleshed out a bit. We also have the conjunction of forces against 2 enemies. The fact that one of those enemies is their own government makes it more interesting. The alien technology, in the form of their ship and its AI director, Sam, have become a more integral part to the story. Right now, the things the alien technology can do seem more like magic than science.
The 3rd book is set to be released in December but so far only in Kindle form. That's ok but not to this bibliophile. I will wait. I have a good stack of TBR waiting for me.
April 6, 2026
Whereas I found book one to be a little disappointing in how the mystery and wonder was pushed aside or resolved too quickly, the pacing in book two seemed more consistent throughout. Some questions remain, there's still some mystery going on, and I like that characters came to admire how cool Aethos was.
I was pleasantly surprised by the way that Chancellor Rostov's view had more depth to it and wasn't black and white cartoon villainy. The downsides of Conroy's plans were pointed out. Rostov ultimately still sounds like he sucks and is not a "good guy" by any means but I appreciate that he has some layers going on. I also appreciate both that Conroy is not a perfect guy and that Anya and Evan didn't immediately choose to support him, either.
The whole ongoing reveal with the alien artefacts and nanotech has been decently well done and enjoyable. I'm thankful with the way Sam was acknowledged and treated like a living sentient being with autonomy.
Speaking of the treatment of characters... WHAT does the author have against Anya?? What in the internalized misogyny is going on here? Below are the notes I took while reading and ALL of them are annoyances about the way Anya's character is treated.
Sidenote but I listened to the audiobook and it kinda sucks that:
1) Narrator Greg Tremblay has exactly one (1) "female voice" which he uses for all female characters so it was difficult to tell who was talking between Anya and Zaris(sp?).
2) This is roughly 60-75% of the way through book 2 and the first time I can remember two female characters were speaking to one another. And they pretty quickly are talking about Conroy or Evan so I don't think it even passes the Bechdel test. (I think briefly there may have been interaction between Anya and the PR woman with Conroy?)
I was pleasantly surprised by the way that Chancellor Rostov's view had more depth to it and wasn't black and white cartoon villainy. The downsides of Conroy's plans were pointed out. Rostov ultimately still sounds like he sucks and is not a "good guy" by any means but I appreciate that he has some layers going on. I also appreciate both that Conroy is not a perfect guy and that Anya and Evan didn't immediately choose to support him, either.
The whole ongoing reveal with the alien artefacts and nanotech has been decently well done and enjoyable. I'm thankful with the way Sam was acknowledged and treated like a living sentient being with autonomy.
Speaking of the treatment of characters... WHAT does the author have against Anya?? What in the internalized misogyny is going on here? Below are the notes I took while reading and ALL of them are annoyances about the way Anya's character is treated.
Sidenote but I listened to the audiobook and it kinda sucks that:
1) Narrator Greg Tremblay has exactly one (1) "female voice" which he uses for all female characters so it was difficult to tell who was talking between Anya and Zaris(sp?).
2) This is roughly 60-75% of the way through book 2 and the first time I can remember two female characters were speaking to one another. And they pretty quickly are talking about Conroy or Evan so I don't think it even passes the Bechdel test. (I think briefly there may have been interaction between Anya and the PR woman with Conroy?)
June 28, 2025
How many people could control themselves if they had virtually unlimited power at their command? Lost Planet, Book 2 of the Starship of the Ancients series, shows how 2 different types of individuals handle that opportunity. Evan Taylor, because of his previous undercover work with the Noche Syndicate, was unknowingly given the key to master alien technology. Roman Santano, a family member of that syndicate, quite accidentally became infused with some of that power, and they are diametrically opposed in their goals in using that power.
Evan and Anya Rojas were last seen being hijacked by an alien ship run by Sam, an AI, but with its help and amazing abilities, seek to find out what happened to the alien race that created it, and try to answer the perplexing questions of who they can trust and commit their allegiance to- former chancellor Thomas Conroy or current chancellor Victor Rostov- or neither one. Eventually they form an uneasy alliance with Zairis Alva, one of the Syndicate’s contractors. Will the manpower and weaponry she brings to the table be enough to penetrate the Syndicate’s control over the clandestine operation which may hold the key to the dispersal and application of the alien tech, which could have grave consequences for the Commonwealth?
Find out in this exciting sequel to Stranded by A. K. DuBoff, as the adventure and mystery continue and deepen. I am very much hooked on this series.
Evan and Anya Rojas were last seen being hijacked by an alien ship run by Sam, an AI, but with its help and amazing abilities, seek to find out what happened to the alien race that created it, and try to answer the perplexing questions of who they can trust and commit their allegiance to- former chancellor Thomas Conroy or current chancellor Victor Rostov- or neither one. Eventually they form an uneasy alliance with Zairis Alva, one of the Syndicate’s contractors. Will the manpower and weaponry she brings to the table be enough to penetrate the Syndicate’s control over the clandestine operation which may hold the key to the dispersal and application of the alien tech, which could have grave consequences for the Commonwealth?
Find out in this exciting sequel to Stranded by A. K. DuBoff, as the adventure and mystery continue and deepen. I am very much hooked on this series.
June 27, 2025
The adventure continues and new challenges abound!
Now that an ancient alien starship has whisked them away, Evan and Anya are facing plenty new challenges as they are searching for allies and trying to untangle the secret plot(s) they find themselves caught up in.
I found this second installment just as engrossing and entertaining as the first. A.K. DuBoff has truly created an intriguing world I thoroughly enjoy getting lost in (as a reader, at least - I imagine Evan and Anya feel differently about their ordeal…).
Now that an ancient alien starship has whisked them away, Evan and Anya are facing plenty new challenges as they are searching for allies and trying to untangle the secret plot(s) they find themselves caught up in.
I found this second installment just as engrossing and entertaining as the first. A.K. DuBoff has truly created an intriguing world I thoroughly enjoy getting lost in (as a reader, at least - I imagine Evan and Anya feel differently about their ordeal…).
July 2, 2025
Powerful dynamics on a universe begging for more
The saga continues with double dealing on a grand. Worthy of PG rating clean without the usual bedroom scenes. I look forward to the next chapter.
The saga continues with double dealing on a grand. Worthy of PG rating clean without the usual bedroom scenes. I look forward to the next chapter.
May 15, 2026
Very Good.
June 29, 2025
The Plot Thickens.
Picking up from where book one ended, we are thrust into a fast paced world of intrigue, survival, AI and all things alien. I was drawn into the suspense surrounding the elusive alien technology as Evan and Anya try to figure things out. As always, politics and the quest for control provide a very morally grey area in the story. I really enjoyed descriptions of the settings, action and even the very realistic conversations where characters struggle with trusting each other. I think the whole concept surrounding this missing alien race is fascinating as it is presented. I am looking forward to where the next novel will lead the characters.
Picking up from where book one ended, we are thrust into a fast paced world of intrigue, survival, AI and all things alien. I was drawn into the suspense surrounding the elusive alien technology as Evan and Anya try to figure things out. As always, politics and the quest for control provide a very morally grey area in the story. I really enjoyed descriptions of the settings, action and even the very realistic conversations where characters struggle with trusting each other. I think the whole concept surrounding this missing alien race is fascinating as it is presented. I am looking forward to where the next novel will lead the characters.
February 18, 2026
Lost Planet - a review by Rosemary Kenny
AK DuBoff's second book in her great Starship of the Ancients series, Lost Planet sees Evan and Anya aboard Asamar, an alien AI-starship, after surviving a sabotaged colonisation mission to Aethos.
Lost Planet is an all-action space adventure, with a dynamic storyline full of secrets, lies and a spellbinding cliff-hanger ending... don't miss it!
AK DuBoff's second book in her great Starship of the Ancients series, Lost Planet sees Evan and Anya aboard Asamar, an alien AI-starship, after surviving a sabotaged colonisation mission to Aethos.
Lost Planet is an all-action space adventure, with a dynamic storyline full of secrets, lies and a spellbinding cliff-hanger ending... don't miss it!
July 12, 2026
Evan Taylor and Anya Rojas have been throw together in a wildly unexpected way. They were supposed to be part of a new colony being established on planet Aethos. Except their colony ship was destroyed while approaching the planet and only a few of the passengers manages to escape via escape pods. They and the other survivors gathered in a central location and tried to make out what exactly they had left to survive. Most all of the pods had some survival tools, food and other equipment, but nothing to build or sustain a new colony.
It wasn’t long before Evan and Anya became separated from the original crash survivors only to wind up in the camp of another group of survivors. Included in that group was former Chancellor Thomas Conroy who was believe to have died in a shuttle accident some five years ago. But he was very much alive and needed Evan to help him find an alien ship. His group had found what appeared to be an underground alien facility, but they couldn’t enter it since they were missing some kind of alien DNA or other feature. Evan has already experienced that he has some kind of interaction with the planet and alien artifacts due to his use of an alien sphere that he had discarded since he felt it was unsafe.
But he agreed to go to the alien site and see if he could get the door open. That’s when he had the fight with Roman Santano, a brother of the Noche Syndicate leader. Roman had found the sphere and wanted to use its power to control everything. He and Evan fought with Roman falling off a cliff along with the sphere. Evan was able to activate the door to the alien facility and they entered not sure of what they might find.
What they did find was the alien starship. It allowed them to board and after some adjustment, it identified itself as *Sam*, an intelligent, almost sentient AI. It told them that they could leave this underground chamber if they wanted. So, they figured they’d go find Conroy’s people and see what they wanted the ship to do.
Unfortunately, the ship had its own intentions. It immediately lifted through the roof of the cavern and reached space without Evan or Anya know they had even moved. This was when *Sam* said that he had been dormant some 6,281 years and needed to go home! So off they go.
This ship has the ability to jump through space like no other ship in the universe. Humans after colonizing over eighty worlds have to use stargates to get anywhere. So along the way, Evan and Anya try to learn more about this starship and the planet he was taking them to. *Sam* likewise is learning more and more about humans. He and Evan share a telepathic link so he can almost read Evan’s thoughts. Additionally, *Sam* can and does begin to configure the ship to accommodate the human form which is somewhat different than his creators but not that different.
Soon they arrive a *Sam’s* home planet only to be vastly disappointed. What should have been a thriving civilization with space-stations in orbit and spacecraft all about, they find nothing! *Sam* takes Evan and Anya down to the planet where the capital city once sat. Evan and Anya begin a ground search for artifacts or anything resembling a city or civilization at this location. They again find nothing. *Sam* eventually tells them that his people were known as the Korani. But there’s nothing here to find. It appears that if the Korani were here, everyone has fled or something catastrophic has happened. Where once sat huge buildings, now are only glassed surfaces buried beneath tons of dirt. The planet is dry. Even *Sam* can’t figure out where his people have gone.
And that’s starts the rest of the story. Evan, Anya and *Sam* are on a mission to find the Korani. They only know of one possible place to start and that is the planet Pavia, which is under control of the Noche Syndicate. It is rumored that they have also found alien artifacts including the serum that they inject into only those in the highest levels of the organization. Evan believes they need to go there and search for more clues on where the Korani might have gone. But, that means confronting the powerful Syndicate that, due to his undercover exploits, want him very dead!
There’s a lot more in this book and most of it is real exciting. Finding the Korani is really important, but they also need to protect Aethos. The Syndicate is already there and a threat to Evan and his alien powers is already growing. More will be forthcoming in book 3, “Rebel Worlds”, now available on Amazon.
[Note 1 (12/23/2025): I’m no longer associated with Amazon and will no longer provide any links to books from that website. You can usually find books that you like at your usual source.]
[Note 2: As of 12/03/2023, this will not be posted on Amazon since I have been banned from posting reviews for some unknown reason. ]
It wasn’t long before Evan and Anya became separated from the original crash survivors only to wind up in the camp of another group of survivors. Included in that group was former Chancellor Thomas Conroy who was believe to have died in a shuttle accident some five years ago. But he was very much alive and needed Evan to help him find an alien ship. His group had found what appeared to be an underground alien facility, but they couldn’t enter it since they were missing some kind of alien DNA or other feature. Evan has already experienced that he has some kind of interaction with the planet and alien artifacts due to his use of an alien sphere that he had discarded since he felt it was unsafe.
But he agreed to go to the alien site and see if he could get the door open. That’s when he had the fight with Roman Santano, a brother of the Noche Syndicate leader. Roman had found the sphere and wanted to use its power to control everything. He and Evan fought with Roman falling off a cliff along with the sphere. Evan was able to activate the door to the alien facility and they entered not sure of what they might find.
What they did find was the alien starship. It allowed them to board and after some adjustment, it identified itself as *Sam*, an intelligent, almost sentient AI. It told them that they could leave this underground chamber if they wanted. So, they figured they’d go find Conroy’s people and see what they wanted the ship to do.
Unfortunately, the ship had its own intentions. It immediately lifted through the roof of the cavern and reached space without Evan or Anya know they had even moved. This was when *Sam* said that he had been dormant some 6,281 years and needed to go home! So off they go.
This ship has the ability to jump through space like no other ship in the universe. Humans after colonizing over eighty worlds have to use stargates to get anywhere. So along the way, Evan and Anya try to learn more about this starship and the planet he was taking them to. *Sam* likewise is learning more and more about humans. He and Evan share a telepathic link so he can almost read Evan’s thoughts. Additionally, *Sam* can and does begin to configure the ship to accommodate the human form which is somewhat different than his creators but not that different.
Soon they arrive a *Sam’s* home planet only to be vastly disappointed. What should have been a thriving civilization with space-stations in orbit and spacecraft all about, they find nothing! *Sam* takes Evan and Anya down to the planet where the capital city once sat. Evan and Anya begin a ground search for artifacts or anything resembling a city or civilization at this location. They again find nothing. *Sam* eventually tells them that his people were known as the Korani. But there’s nothing here to find. It appears that if the Korani were here, everyone has fled or something catastrophic has happened. Where once sat huge buildings, now are only glassed surfaces buried beneath tons of dirt. The planet is dry. Even *Sam* can’t figure out where his people have gone.
And that’s starts the rest of the story. Evan, Anya and *Sam* are on a mission to find the Korani. They only know of one possible place to start and that is the planet Pavia, which is under control of the Noche Syndicate. It is rumored that they have also found alien artifacts including the serum that they inject into only those in the highest levels of the organization. Evan believes they need to go there and search for more clues on where the Korani might have gone. But, that means confronting the powerful Syndicate that, due to his undercover exploits, want him very dead!
There’s a lot more in this book and most of it is real exciting. Finding the Korani is really important, but they also need to protect Aethos. The Syndicate is already there and a threat to Evan and his alien powers is already growing. More will be forthcoming in book 3, “Rebel Worlds”, now available on Amazon.
[Note 1 (12/23/2025): I’m no longer associated with Amazon and will no longer provide any links to books from that website. You can usually find books that you like at your usual source.]
[Note 2: As of 12/03/2023, this will not be posted on Amazon since I have been banned from posting reviews for some unknown reason. ]
July 4, 2025
I just finished "Lost Planet" the second book in A.K. DuBoff's "Starship of the Ancients" series. It was every bit as good as the first book. Evan and Anya continue their quest to right the wrongs committed by a corrupt government and a criminal syndicate that plan to use alien technology to rule the galaxy. Evan and Anya have teamed up with some alien technology of their own, in the form of a sentient alien starship that was part of an advanced race that seems to have disappeared.
This is a classic good guys versus bad guys story, complete with honorable heros and less than honorable villians (but the characters are much more complicated than that). The story began on a single mysterious planet and has expanded throughout the galaxy as the humans attempt to discover the fate of the aliens and to understand the secrets that they left behind.
A.K. DuBoff excells at world-building, which is evident in the universe that she has created for this adventure. She is aslo, adept at developing each character so the reader gets to know each player in this saga, understanding thier motivations and goals, and their strengths and weaknesses. Even the AI/Spaceship has a personality,as well as its own motivations and goals. The story is well crafted and is exciting to read. Every page advances the adventure and entices the reader to read the next. My only misgiving is that I will have to wait for book #3 but, I understand that a quality product takes time.
These books should be read in order so, start with "Stranded", then read "Lost Planet", and then wait, along with me, with anticipation, for the release of "Rebel Worlds".
This is a classic good guys versus bad guys story, complete with honorable heros and less than honorable villians (but the characters are much more complicated than that). The story began on a single mysterious planet and has expanded throughout the galaxy as the humans attempt to discover the fate of the aliens and to understand the secrets that they left behind.
A.K. DuBoff excells at world-building, which is evident in the universe that she has created for this adventure. She is aslo, adept at developing each character so the reader gets to know each player in this saga, understanding thier motivations and goals, and their strengths and weaknesses. Even the AI/Spaceship has a personality,as well as its own motivations and goals. The story is well crafted and is exciting to read. Every page advances the adventure and entices the reader to read the next. My only misgiving is that I will have to wait for book #3 but, I understand that a quality product takes time.
These books should be read in order so, start with "Stranded", then read "Lost Planet", and then wait, along with me, with anticipation, for the release of "Rebel Worlds".
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July 1, 2025Book 2 of the Starship of the Ancients series. Where the characters are introduced in the first book, Lost Planet stands on its own and expands the universe. I like that the two protagonists are not some exiled royalty or semi-retired super soldier. While one was a soldier, they're in hiding, exiled and trying to start a new life when disaster stikes. Teaming up with another survivor they overcome the odds (book 1). Now with their own ship and an AI that acts in many ways like modern computers (if you don't ask the right question it doesn't tell you what you want), Evan and Anya go in search for what's happened to the ancient civilization. Every answer seems to bring two more questions and at some point Evan and Anya must choose a side in the galactic conflict. The past of both is center to their current predicament and I'm looking forward to the 3rd as I await (hopefully) answers to why they've both become the focus of a galactic struggle.
Definitely worth the read!
Definitely worth the read!
November 29, 2025
Awesome
This series is absolutely amazing and incredibly exciting, providing a level of entertainment that is truly unparalleled. It delves deep into the complexities of humanity, prompting me to reflect on our journey and remarkable evolution we have undergone over the centuries. The narrative is so immersive that it ignites a profound sense of adventure within me, compelling me to imagine the possibility of discovering the advanced technology presented in this book. It stirs a hopeful curiosity, making me wonder if such groundbreaking technology might actually exist somewhere out there in the vast expanse of the cosmos. I am thoroughly captivated and would highly recommend this series to anyone seeking an exhilarating and thought-provoking experience. Five Stars.
This series is absolutely amazing and incredibly exciting, providing a level of entertainment that is truly unparalleled. It delves deep into the complexities of humanity, prompting me to reflect on our journey and remarkable evolution we have undergone over the centuries. The narrative is so immersive that it ignites a profound sense of adventure within me, compelling me to imagine the possibility of discovering the advanced technology presented in this book. It stirs a hopeful curiosity, making me wonder if such groundbreaking technology might actually exist somewhere out there in the vast expanse of the cosmos. I am thoroughly captivated and would highly recommend this series to anyone seeking an exhilarating and thought-provoking experience. Five Stars.
September 13, 2025
Waffling leaders
Alternate universe, SF advanced technology, aliens, save humanity
The leader of what the English call "the loyal opposition" was by turns decisive and waffling; he kept trying to broker deals with opponents that not only tried to kill him and others, even when the hit team sent to eliminate him and his allies, and did a fair job of severely reducing their numbers. Seems the good guys have a serious shortage of possible allies. And, they're linked to both a major corporation and the most brutal and dangerous crime syndicate.
Excellent editing. All right, I'm in two books. One book to wrap things up.
Alternate universe, SF advanced technology, aliens, save humanity
The leader of what the English call "the loyal opposition" was by turns decisive and waffling; he kept trying to broker deals with opponents that not only tried to kill him and others, even when the hit team sent to eliminate him and his allies, and did a fair job of severely reducing their numbers. Seems the good guys have a serious shortage of possible allies. And, they're linked to both a major corporation and the most brutal and dangerous crime syndicate.
Excellent editing. All right, I'm in two books. One book to wrap things up.
July 13, 2025
Thank you for the continuing story from book one. This book picks right up and continues the narrative and the characters continue their various struggles. Again, this volume is well done with characters continuing to grow and change although in one character's case the change in mostly for the worse, but interesting things happen in his case also. This series has excellent universe making, interesting characters, foul villains and lots of action. Read the first book in the series then this one. Highly recommended.
July 10, 2025
Lost Planet
A compelling narrative that follows the protagonists Evan and Anya, complemented by a meticulously developed supporting cast. The sophisticated world-building provides an engaging reading experience that progressively captures the reader's attention. This series represents an essential literary work for discerning readers seeking a nuanced exploration beyond conventional genre boundaries.
A compelling narrative that follows the protagonists Evan and Anya, complemented by a meticulously developed supporting cast. The sophisticated world-building provides an engaging reading experience that progressively captures the reader's attention. This series represents an essential literary work for discerning readers seeking a nuanced exploration beyond conventional genre boundaries.
August 10, 2025
The conspiracy gets even crazier, and I'm loving it. So now we're engaging a crime syndicate to fight a regime which took over by coup from a supposedly dead chancellor, all of whom are trying to glean power from alien technology from a now-missing civilization.
Character development continues to be good. World-building makes sense.
Recommended for lovers of sci-fi thrillers and conspiracies.
Character development continues to be good. World-building makes sense.
Recommended for lovers of sci-fi thrillers and conspiracies.
August 17, 2025
Excellent
It kept me reading... Not scanning... And that's a bigger complement than you realize. I've read over 500 sci-fi books and most of them bore me enough that I find myself scanning to get to the end. Someone once said that a good book is one that you can't wait for it to end, and then when it does you don't want it to. I didn't want this one to end, so that means I'll be buying the next one. 🙂
It kept me reading... Not scanning... And that's a bigger complement than you realize. I've read over 500 sci-fi books and most of them bore me enough that I find myself scanning to get to the end. Someone once said that a good book is one that you can't wait for it to end, and then when it does you don't want it to. I didn't want this one to end, so that means I'll be buying the next one. 🙂
February 12, 2026
Engaging entertainment
I have enjoyed the sweeping epic nature of the series. The different worlds, the slow reveal of aspects of the alien mystery, and the shift in the characters thinking too larger and weightier matters. My one complaint is that I would like more depth to the conversations between the two main protagonists. I thoroughly enjoy their banter, but with this installment it started to feel a little shallow.
I have enjoyed the sweeping epic nature of the series. The different worlds, the slow reveal of aspects of the alien mystery, and the shift in the characters thinking too larger and weightier matters. My one complaint is that I would like more depth to the conversations between the two main protagonists. I thoroughly enjoy their banter, but with this installment it started to feel a little shallow.
July 29, 2025
Surprises abound.
But our heroes are steadfast and honorable. The technology that Evan has harnessed from an alien culture has saved his and Anya's lives. It looks as though they are making headway putting Conroy back into control. But we all have to wait for the next installment to see how things shake out.
But our heroes are steadfast and honorable. The technology that Evan has harnessed from an alien culture has saved his and Anya's lives. It looks as though they are making headway putting Conroy back into control. But we all have to wait for the next installment to see how things shake out.
October 13, 2025
A great continuation of Stranded! This book really pushes the readers deeper into the galaxy of Evan and Anya. You find out more about the different groups as well as some backstory to key players. I really enjoy the story building around the aliens and can't wait to see more from A.K. DuBoff. I would highly recommend this series if you are looking for a spacefaring, sci-fi adventure.
May 11, 2026
Lost planet
This book is as excellent as the first book for some reason I couldn’t write a review through Kindle last time. I am very much enjoying this series. I am especially enjoying the sub plots that go with it. I can’t wait to finish reading the whole series, thank you for writing such an excellent set of books.
This book is as excellent as the first book for some reason I couldn’t write a review through Kindle last time. I am very much enjoying this series. I am especially enjoying the sub plots that go with it. I can’t wait to finish reading the whole series, thank you for writing such an excellent set of books.
June 29, 2025
great series
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
July 13, 2025
Great Read
When real life and science fiction meet, there's bound to be fantastic action. This story brings a lot to the person who enjoys being surprised by new and astounding ideas. Ideas that we often consider in our own fantasies.
When real life and science fiction meet, there's bound to be fantastic action. This story brings a lot to the person who enjoys being surprised by new and astounding ideas. Ideas that we often consider in our own fantasies.
July 23, 2025
A captivating read!
Lost Planet is the beginning of a sci-fi space opera which was captivating from the beginning. The author has a talent for character development which makes the story easy to follow. Highly recommended.
Lost Planet is the beginning of a sci-fi space opera which was captivating from the beginning. The author has a talent for character development which makes the story easy to follow. Highly recommended.
August 16, 2025
Finished this one in two days!
Another great story that kept me wanting to keep reading. Alien technology has essays intrigued me and I love AI. that add to the plot. Sam was one of the best!
Another great story that kept me wanting to keep reading. Alien technology has essays intrigued me and I love AI. that add to the plot. Sam was one of the best!
September 15, 2025
Alien Technology
As the story move along, it was interesting to read all the various avenues for using said technology. The cast of characters continues to adapt to the situation they find themselves in, both the good and the bad.
Thank you for another great read.
As the story move along, it was interesting to read all the various avenues for using said technology. The cast of characters continues to adapt to the situation they find themselves in, both the good and the bad.
Thank you for another great read.
October 18, 2025
Enjoyable and clever read
I continue to enjoy this series. The plot is creative and the main characters are intelligent and very human, with positive traits and flaws. (Even Sam seems to be getting very human)
I look forward to continuing the series…
I continue to enjoy this series. The plot is creative and the main characters are intelligent and very human, with positive traits and flaws. (Even Sam seems to be getting very human)
I look forward to continuing the series…
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October 30, 2025A fun second story
As the series and characters developed, the overall story keeps me interested. But the character perspective shifts are sometimes a bit jarring and distract from the overall work.
As the series and characters developed, the overall story keeps me interested. But the character perspective shifts are sometimes a bit jarring and distract from the overall work.
January 16, 2026
Excellent and exciting space opera
Great characters in a nonstop action space opera. Numerous plot twists make you unable to put this series down. Cannot wait to read the next book.
Great characters in a nonstop action space opera. Numerous plot twists make you unable to put this series down. Cannot wait to read the next book.
March 10, 2026
Nice Space Adventure
Just like book 1, I'm very impressed with this book and adventureso far. The world building is remarkable, the ancient alien mysteries are well worth the read. The adventure progresses smoothly and doesn't stagnate. Looking forward to book 3.
Just like book 1, I'm very impressed with this book and adventureso far. The world building is remarkable, the ancient alien mysteries are well worth the read. The adventure progresses smoothly and doesn't stagnate. Looking forward to book 3.
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