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Interstellar Birthright #1
My Junkyard Starship
Jace thought he’d inherited a dusty old ranch. What he really got was a flying rust bucket and a cosmic mess with his name all over it…
Weeks after his beloved father’s passing, Jace Jones is surprised to discover he’s been left a ranch in the middle of nowhere; a place so remote, even the tumbleweeds are lonely. Curious and confused, he makes the trip... only to watch a starship drop out of the sky and obliterate the entire property!
Inside the smoking wreck? No crew, and no answers. Just a sarcastic onboard AI, a storage bay stuffed with useless contraband, and a mysterious set of coordinates burned into the flight computer. And if all that wasn’t puzzling enough, the ship greets Jace like he’s its long-lost captain…
Now, dizzily launched into a deep space adventure alongside his sass-bot copilot, sustained by critical circuitry held together with tape, and troubled by the prospect of a shadowy alien stowaway, Jace must unravel a galactic mystery tied to a past he never knew he had.
Turns out, some legacies aren’t handed down in wills…
They come screaming out of the sky, loaded with secrets, sarcasm, and space grease.
Weeks after his beloved father’s passing, Jace Jones is surprised to discover he’s been left a ranch in the middle of nowhere; a place so remote, even the tumbleweeds are lonely. Curious and confused, he makes the trip... only to watch a starship drop out of the sky and obliterate the entire property!
Inside the smoking wreck? No crew, and no answers. Just a sarcastic onboard AI, a storage bay stuffed with useless contraband, and a mysterious set of coordinates burned into the flight computer. And if all that wasn’t puzzling enough, the ship greets Jace like he’s its long-lost captain…
Now, dizzily launched into a deep space adventure alongside his sass-bot copilot, sustained by critical circuitry held together with tape, and troubled by the prospect of a shadowy alien stowaway, Jace must unravel a galactic mystery tied to a past he never knew he had.
Turns out, some legacies aren’t handed down in wills…
They come screaming out of the sky, loaded with secrets, sarcasm, and space grease.
448 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 24, 2025
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August 19, 2025
Weak three, immature MC
The MC is very irritating. He was coddled by his parents. He was protected, and at 24 years old, he never had a job or responsibilities. As the story progresses, the MC, Jace, never thinks about the consequences of his actions. He has a vivid imagination of a child, with monsters around every corner. When Jace gets on board his ship he discovers it is a mess. Jace makes no effort to clean it up, he just complains until someone cleans it for him. He does get into a couple interesting situations and gets out of them by blind luck and the timely help of others.
It's a nice read to kill some time, but don't expect much.
The MC is very irritating. He was coddled by his parents. He was protected, and at 24 years old, he never had a job or responsibilities. As the story progresses, the MC, Jace, never thinks about the consequences of his actions. He has a vivid imagination of a child, with monsters around every corner. When Jace gets on board his ship he discovers it is a mess. Jace makes no effort to clean it up, he just complains until someone cleans it for him. He does get into a couple interesting situations and gets out of them by blind luck and the timely help of others.
It's a nice read to kill some time, but don't expect much.
September 4, 2025
Odd Little Storyline
The book tends to ramble rather than drive to a finishing point. The characters are a bit odd as well, lots of superficial details, but not a whole lot of character development. There is an eventual denouement, and a pause at book’s end. There is another installment but there is no push or directive from book 1 into book 2.
The book tends to ramble rather than drive to a finishing point. The characters are a bit odd as well, lots of superficial details, but not a whole lot of character development. There is an eventual denouement, and a pause at book’s end. There is another installment but there is no push or directive from book 1 into book 2.
December 6, 2025
fun read
Although a bit tedious at times, so read the first sentence of each paragraph to get through the narrative bits of world building, but overall quite enjoyable. Will read at least another in this series, hopefully the writing will evolve a bit. A bit scientifically simplistic and not particularly well thought out in spots. Addressing the Fermi Paradox, the author suggests the Earth has not encountered aliens because it is remote and not sufficiently advanced. But this does not address the lack of radio wave or communication evidence for alien existence. If the galaxy is heavily populated, would not alien civilizations have to through periods of broadcasting electromagnetic waves, which Earth scientists should be able to identify? But poetic license can be allowed for the sake of story telling.
Although a bit tedious at times, so read the first sentence of each paragraph to get through the narrative bits of world building, but overall quite enjoyable. Will read at least another in this series, hopefully the writing will evolve a bit. A bit scientifically simplistic and not particularly well thought out in spots. Addressing the Fermi Paradox, the author suggests the Earth has not encountered aliens because it is remote and not sufficiently advanced. But this does not address the lack of radio wave or communication evidence for alien existence. If the galaxy is heavily populated, would not alien civilizations have to through periods of broadcasting electromagnetic waves, which Earth scientists should be able to identify? But poetic license can be allowed for the sake of story telling.
September 21, 2025
My Junkyard Starship launches Jace Jones, a man who inherited a dilapidated ranch, into a galactic mystery after a starship crash-lands on his property. Instead of a crew, he finds a snarky AI and learns the rusty, tape-covered ship recognizes him as its captain.
This is a fun, fast-paced read perfect for fans of sci-fi and mystery, focusing less on high-stakes drama and more on pure, enjoyable adventure. As Jace, with his sharp-witted robotic copilot, unravels a family legacy and an alien mystery, the writing remains witty and engaging. While some aspects may be predictable, the entertaining character dynamic and clever world-building make it a satisfying introduction to the Interstellar Birthright series.
This is a fun, fast-paced read perfect for fans of sci-fi and mystery, focusing less on high-stakes drama and more on pure, enjoyable adventure. As Jace, with his sharp-witted robotic copilot, unravels a family legacy and an alien mystery, the writing remains witty and engaging. While some aspects may be predictable, the entertaining character dynamic and clever world-building make it a satisfying introduction to the Interstellar Birthright series.
November 30, 2025
Good book, loved the characters
This was a good book and I loved the characters. The ship was interesting, it would have been good if they were able to salvage more parts at the last planet, and I am not sure why even if the battery was dead that they couldn’t have recovered more of the message…but I wasn’t there to say otherwise, I just read about it. This book was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. I recommend this book and look forward to future books in the series.
This was a good book and I loved the characters. The ship was interesting, it would have been good if they were able to salvage more parts at the last planet, and I am not sure why even if the battery was dead that they couldn’t have recovered more of the message…but I wasn’t there to say otherwise, I just read about it. This book was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. I recommend this book and look forward to future books in the series.
August 27, 2025
Slow ponderous start to interstellar adventure
A spaceship, really? A heritage that includes a heist and a jail break by a nerd? A beautiful alien girl that always smiles with translucent green skin. There are some glaring typos about carbo bays in editing. Most lovable snarky lobotomized AI. The book is that slow to start.
A spaceship, really? A heritage that includes a heist and a jail break by a nerd? A beautiful alien girl that always smiles with translucent green skin. There are some glaring typos about carbo bays in editing. Most lovable snarky lobotomized AI. The book is that slow to start.
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August 2, 2025Great story!
Looking forward to seeing where this story goes next. Want to get to know the characters better and see how they grow.
Overall excellent story with huge amounts of potential.
Keep up the good work!
Looking forward to seeing where this story goes next. Want to get to know the characters better and see how they grow.
Overall excellent story with huge amounts of potential.
Keep up the good work!
August 15, 2025
very good book
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.
August 30, 2025
Dreams are made of this!
Great plot, vivid imagery, quirky characters, interesting science fiction (?), possibilities that are profound and intriguing. I want more....oh yeah, the hero's a nerd. Cool!
Great plot, vivid imagery, quirky characters, interesting science fiction (?), possibilities that are profound and intriguing. I want more....oh yeah, the hero's a nerd. Cool!
October 22, 2025
Good reading
The show was very interesting kind of the origins of Superman. With out any of his super powers, but it will worth reading.
Looking forward to sequel maybe him. Findings some of his parent relatives in the galaxy?
Great story enjoyed reading it.
The show was very interesting kind of the origins of Superman. With out any of his super powers, but it will worth reading.
Looking forward to sequel maybe him. Findings some of his parent relatives in the galaxy?
Great story enjoyed reading it.
November 8, 2025
Exciting sci fi reality.
Jace just inherited a desert range only to see it destroyed by a spaceship. He discovers aliens, good and bad. He plots and plans ideas to find out who he is and where he came from and why he has been left a spaceship. Exciting and well written.
Jace just inherited a desert range only to see it destroyed by a spaceship. He discovers aliens, good and bad. He plots and plans ideas to find out who he is and where he came from and why he has been left a spaceship. Exciting and well written.
November 28, 2025
Solid plot and Genial Characters
In recovering from serious surgery, moseying between bedroom and living room, this space adventure was enjoyable and fulfilling. Some great originality and surprising plot twists!
Moving on to been two!
In recovering from serious surgery, moseying between bedroom and living room, this space adventure was enjoyable and fulfilling. Some great originality and surprising plot twists!
Moving on to been two!
August 16, 2025
Great Read
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
August 30, 2025
Top Notch Science Fiction!
September 23, 2025
mindless trivia
Not great. Just a lot of never ending bad experiences. Wrote okay but kind of pointless. A b c d
Not great. Just a lot of never ending bad experiences. Wrote okay but kind of pointless. A b c d
October 20, 2025
inheritance or a curse?
Good story. Lots of surprises. I can’t wait to start the next one.
Looking forward to the romance between the Captain and his stowaway alien.
Good story. Lots of surprises. I can’t wait to start the next one.
Looking forward to the romance between the Captain and his stowaway alien.
December 21, 2025
Neat new plot. I enjoyed it.
Good action, slowly built characters (purposely). I'm sure it will be fun to see how this story unwind! I know I'm going to find out by reading them.
Good action, slowly built characters (purposely). I'm sure it will be fun to see how this story unwind! I know I'm going to find out by reading them.
January 2, 2026
A fun "Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy"-style space adventure with some excellent twists. The sarcastic AI is a fantastic touch that any Douglas Adams fan will appreciate.
January 13, 2026
Saved 24 Years Ago
Very interesting plot. I loved it. I want to believe that there are millions of Earth like planets and sentient organisms. This fantasy is fun.
Very interesting plot. I loved it. I want to believe that there are millions of Earth like planets and sentient organisms. This fantasy is fun.
January 16, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. I've downloaded the 2nd one in this series 📖😍
January 23, 2026
I was really disappointed with his writing style, I felt he was trying to copy Koons, and doing a poor job of it.
January 26, 2026
This took me by surprise, I read it with four days and three nights! It's fun, keeps you going!
September 15, 2025
A familiar meme but it starts well
This was initially a review of just a sample of the book so I couldn’t comment on the rest.
Jason Peter Jones (aka Jace) is a 23 year old who has recently lost the second of his adoptive parents. He receives his inheritance in the form of a long deserted ranch in rural Arizona. He travels there to evaluate his new acquisition.
After it crashes he encounters a decrepit starship, whose AI tells him that he now owns the ship. Of course he has to decide whether it’s worth keeping it..,
In the first 24 Earth hours he is robbed, beaten and meets an interesting life form who turns out to have major abilities in starship repair & maintenance. But of course he’s not going to get simple or easy.
A good beginning but we’re not going to see the next book until 3APR2026
This was initially a review of just a sample of the book so I couldn’t comment on the rest.
Jason Peter Jones (aka Jace) is a 23 year old who has recently lost the second of his adoptive parents. He receives his inheritance in the form of a long deserted ranch in rural Arizona. He travels there to evaluate his new acquisition.
After it crashes he encounters a decrepit starship, whose AI tells him that he now owns the ship. Of course he has to decide whether it’s worth keeping it..,
In the first 24 Earth hours he is robbed, beaten and meets an interesting life form who turns out to have major abilities in starship repair & maintenance. But of course he’s not going to get simple or easy.
A good beginning but we’re not going to see the next book until 3APR2026
August 27, 2025
interesting
Read it in one go,hard to stop reading,very entertaining.An interesting read ,will get the series hope they are as good.
Read it in one go,hard to stop reading,very entertaining.An interesting read ,will get the series hope they are as good.
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