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Starhunter
My name is Kane Hunter, and I never asked to become humanity's last line of defense.
It started with a strange feeling along Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway—someone watching me. Within hours, my Harley was stolen, I was tossed into a ghost town's jail by a sheriff who wasn't quite human, and an old Paiute chief was whispering about ancient visitors from the stars.
Then I found the Theron—a dormant alien scout ship buried in the desert, waiting for someone with the right genetic markers. Someone like me.
Now I know the an artificial intelligence called the Mindship has infiltrated Earth, using Area 51 as its foothold before a full-scale invasion from Tau Ceti. With a crew of unlikely aliens and androids, I’ll take the fight beyond the solar system’s edge—into enemy territory.
I'm no soldier, just a drifter with an unexpected legacy. But when humanity's survival is on the line, running isn't an option.
It started with a strange feeling along Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway—someone watching me. Within hours, my Harley was stolen, I was tossed into a ghost town's jail by a sheriff who wasn't quite human, and an old Paiute chief was whispering about ancient visitors from the stars.
Then I found the Theron—a dormant alien scout ship buried in the desert, waiting for someone with the right genetic markers. Someone like me.
Now I know the an artificial intelligence called the Mindship has infiltrated Earth, using Area 51 as its foothold before a full-scale invasion from Tau Ceti. With a crew of unlikely aliens and androids, I’ll take the fight beyond the solar system’s edge—into enemy territory.
I'm no soldier, just a drifter with an unexpected legacy. But when humanity's survival is on the line, running isn't an option.
- GenresScience Fiction
365 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 22, 2025
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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June 19, 2025
Book of 2 halves
It takes a long time to get going, the first half based on earth, where you trawl through pages of what I can only describe as dullness. It's not bad, it just seems to take a lot of words to say not a lot.
Thankfully the 2nd half makes up for this, things move along a lot quicker, storyline develops at a fast clip and the story itself starts to be of more interest.
The ending is strange, one minute they don't trust someone, but the next minute they do. The person has been deceptive all along, yet one incident and suddenly trust worthy.
It's obviously going to be a series of books and if it continues along the same lines as the 2nd half, it should be a really good ome
It takes a long time to get going, the first half based on earth, where you trawl through pages of what I can only describe as dullness. It's not bad, it just seems to take a lot of words to say not a lot.
Thankfully the 2nd half makes up for this, things move along a lot quicker, storyline develops at a fast clip and the story itself starts to be of more interest.
The ending is strange, one minute they don't trust someone, but the next minute they do. The person has been deceptive all along, yet one incident and suddenly trust worthy.
It's obviously going to be a series of books and if it continues along the same lines as the 2nd half, it should be a really good ome
June 1, 2025
Another great book
I always enjoy ebook written or co written by Vaughn Heppner. Hopefully this will be the start of a short series. If so, its off to a good start with another adventure. I would like to mention one problem that many sci-fi authors fail to recognize, which occurred in this book twice, is that in space, there is no atmosphere, so there can be no pressure waves caused by explosions. I hope you find this helpful.
I always enjoy ebook written or co written by Vaughn Heppner. Hopefully this will be the start of a short series. If so, its off to a good start with another adventure. I would like to mention one problem that many sci-fi authors fail to recognize, which occurred in this book twice, is that in space, there is no atmosphere, so there can be no pressure waves caused by explosions. I hope you find this helpful.
May 12, 2025
Evolving storyline
andyslater55@outlook.com I like the way the characters and storyline are evolving from a single player to the 4 at the end of the book. The actual development of the characters is obviously not anywhere near complete but I am enjoying there development so far. Next book please.
andyslater55@outlook.com I like the way the characters and storyline are evolving from a single player to the 4 at the end of the book. The actual development of the characters is obviously not anywhere near complete but I am enjoying there development so far. Next book please.
May 12, 2025
Actually much better than I thought it would be
Lots of action with an unlikely hero. Our hero is not perfect which helps the story line a lot. Not much in the way of errors and the author actually did research on other planets and star systems. So if you like a hero with faults that gets the job done without some weird twist in the story line, I think you will like this.
Lots of action with an unlikely hero. Our hero is not perfect which helps the story line a lot. Not much in the way of errors and the author actually did research on other planets and star systems. So if you like a hero with faults that gets the job done without some weird twist in the story line, I think you will like this.
August 8, 2025
Drifter to Starship Captain!
Kane Hunter isn’t the kind of man a nice lady brings home. He’s been in jail, learned from poor experiences, and is cruising to San Diego on a bike he won in a card game. The story of how Kane awakens a starship, finds a crew, and declares war on the Mindships is worth the read!
Kane Hunter isn’t the kind of man a nice lady brings home. He’s been in jail, learned from poor experiences, and is cruising to San Diego on a bike he won in a card game. The story of how Kane awakens a starship, finds a crew, and declares war on the Mindships is worth the read!
July 14, 2026
Fun adventure
The Captain Hunter of the Star ship escaped earth chasing aliens with a two thousand years old ship and android. He is trying to save earth from an invasion of
Mind stealers.
A week ago he was riding his Harley to the beach.
He has a rather layed back attitude but steps up to pilot the ship to the next universe.
Rather fun story.
The Captain Hunter of the Star ship escaped earth chasing aliens with a two thousand years old ship and android. He is trying to save earth from an invasion of
Mind stealers.
A week ago he was riding his Harley to the beach.
He has a rather layed back attitude but steps up to pilot the ship to the next universe.
Rather fun story.
May 5, 2025
Good story interesting characters
I enjoyed reading Star Hunter. The characters were interesting and somewhat complex. The hard Sci-fi elements were a bit clunky and could be more refined. I’ll read the next installment.
I enjoyed reading Star Hunter. The characters were interesting and somewhat complex. The hard Sci-fi elements were a bit clunky and could be more refined. I’ll read the next installment.
May 14, 2025
Wordy
Not a bad story. Tends to over explain things (mansplain). Several times when main character needs to make a decision supposedly under a time crunch he has to talk it out before he does. Have read better and definitely read worse.
Not a bad story. Tends to over explain things (mansplain). Several times when main character needs to make a decision supposedly under a time crunch he has to talk it out before he does. Have read better and definitely read worse.
May 20, 2025
looks like another great adventure in “SPACE “
Well looks like I have gotten some pretty good reading ahead of me,especially if this crew of misfits engages in a fight against the evil Mindships!
So yes please to additional episodes of this series!
Well looks like I have gotten some pretty good reading ahead of me,especially if this crew of misfits engages in a fight against the evil Mindships!
So yes please to additional episodes of this series!
May 21, 2025
good read need book 2 now
Not a bad read this one Heppner and now White has joined him. Is entertaining, interesting and captivating. I found myself planning to go to bed early just to be able to read more each night.
Not a bad read this one Heppner and now White has joined him. Is entertaining, interesting and captivating. I found myself planning to go to bed early just to be able to read more each night.
July 15, 2025
Starhunter
I just finished reading this book and loved every minute of it.Right from the start it keeps you engrossed with plenty of action and science fiction.The way the author draws you into the story and keeps you there until the end of it is outstanding.
I just finished reading this book and loved every minute of it.Right from the start it keeps you engrossed with plenty of action and science fiction.The way the author draws you into the story and keeps you there until the end of it is outstanding.
September 28, 2025
A dam good read
A dam good read that gives enough about characters to start to make you want to find out more about them and then that gets you into the actual story to read and find out even more. Read and enjoy
A dam good read that gives enough about characters to start to make you want to find out more about them and then that gets you into the actual story to read and find out even more. Read and enjoy
October 27, 2025
Ancient extraterrestrial ship
Finding a Hidden ship still capable o⁹f interstellar travel is a good start. From there the hero finds a quest to save mankind and immediately begins....
Finding a Hidden ship still capable o⁹f interstellar travel is a good start. From there the hero finds a quest to save mankind and immediately begins....
May 2, 2025
Great story
I love the character development and the off beat story idea. Looking forward to the next installment! So get it done!
I love the character development and the off beat story idea. Looking forward to the next installment! So get it done!
May 5, 2025
Didn't care for the book. Got halfway through and decided I just couldn't press on with it any longer.
May 7, 2025
Very enjoyable read. Great story
I hope there is a sequel. It’s very entertaining read. I look forward to reading more and seeing the crew grow.
I hope there is a sequel. It’s very entertaining read. I look forward to reading more and seeing the crew grow.
May 9, 2025
Excellent
And of course the story needs to continue!!!! How will we know when it does??? 🙂 maybe I need to communicate with the author.
And of course the story needs to continue!!!! How will we know when it does??? 🙂 maybe I need to communicate with the author.
May 17, 2025
Good Read
Enjoyed the character development and story, if your looking for that average guys saving humanity this would be your book.
Enjoyed the character development and story, if your looking for that average guys saving humanity this would be your book.
July 10, 2025
Great read
The author has been able to keep you wanting more☺ great story and you will want more of this adventure
The author has been able to keep you wanting more☺ great story and you will want more of this adventure
July 19, 2025
Great read
Couldn’t put it down. Another gem from Heppner. Can’t wait for the next in the series. Biker vs the universe, what could go wrong!
Couldn’t put it down. Another gem from Heppner. Can’t wait for the next in the series. Biker vs the universe, what could go wrong!
February 5, 2026
Exciting
This is a great adventure it kept me wondering what would be next the main character is likable and fun.
This is a great adventure it kept me wondering what would be next the main character is likable and fun.
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