Starborn: The Lost Colony of Earth

Starborn #1

by Jasper T. Scott, Tom Edwards (Cover Artist)

FROM MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER JASPER T. SCOTTThey are not from Earth—yet they rule it from the shadows.

When Aldric Vale, a lone freelancer for the Interstellar Concord, follows a mysterious signal to an obscure star system, he expects to find a dead outpost—not a thriving world of eight billion people. The inhabitants call it Earth.

By rights, the planet should have rejoined the Concord centuries ago. Instead, its existence was buried by a cabal of immortal elites who use Earth as their private paradise, while its people remain oblivious.

After a deadly encounter cripples his ship, Aldric is stranded. Trapped on a world that isn’t supposed to exist, he must infiltrate the cabal to escape—and expose the truth.

Then he meets Lena Hart, a fearless journalist chasing clues she never should have found.

Protecting her forces Aldric to make an impossible free an entire world of unwitting slaves… or save the one woman who has made this forbidden planet feel like home.

Genres: Science Fiction

497 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 11, 2026

About the author

Jasper Scott is a USA Today bestselling author of more than 20 sci-fi novels. With over a million books sold, Jasper's work has been translated into various languages and published around the world.

Jasper writes fast-paced books with unexpected twists and flawed characters. Join the author's mailing list to get two FREE books: https://files.jaspertscott.com/mailin...

Reviews

[Ami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

Starborn is a fantastic sci-fi thriller that is packed with intrigue, adventure and action! There are so many twists that I did not want to put my Paperwhite down for anything but I did have to sleep ;-). As always, the extremely talented author, Jasper T. Scott, has created an amazing universe with characters we can root for or against. I highly recommend it!

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[Joseph Lau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy the author's work and read everything he publishes. This is the best in a long while.
- Great action
- Plot is interesting and different than many other space operas
- Characters have depth and are enjoyable to know (I love characters who are both good and bad - this has that)
Just finished it today and can't wait until the second book in the series in a few months.

[Ralph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Starborn: The Lost Colony of Earth was a fun read, a little bit space adventure and a little bit organized crime drama. Aldric and his android assistant/protector/intimate friend are on a quest that will pay enough to get them out of debt and set them up for life, if they don't get killed in the process. Lena is an investigative reporter for a small newspaper who is on a quest to solve the mystery of her father's death, likely at the hands of ruthless mobsters. Aldric and Lena's paths cross and they find that everything is not as they believed. In fact everything keeps getting more and more complicated as the story unfolds. Not the least of their problems is that Aldric and Nexara are from Concord and didn't know that Earth even existed, while Lena, from Earth was totally unaware of any life other than that in her own world.

This was an enjoyable diversion from the usual science fiction novel. It was well-written and kept my interest throughout the book. The characters were interesting and it was fun to see how they interacted as they learned more about each other. The plot takes lots of turns, usually in unexpected directions.

[John F. Wells Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never cross a double crosser.

Interesting start to a series about mobs and forgotten memories. Exciting so far and betrayal that you wouldn't expect. Characters are good and might get better depending on which way it turns. I will reserve judgement until after the second book, but its worth the read.

[Laurie Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Stunner

Jasper definitely caught me unawares with the twists at the end of this superb story.

Once again he has created polarising characters. I definitely do not love the cruel, greedy, selfish ones and really do love the ones trying to bring clarity, justice and care to the situations.

However, one character in particular has me going back and forth in my feelings about her. And then with the twists near the end I am now questioning how I feel about another couple of them.

Such a great book and I really look forward to the next books to see this, what I believe will be an, epic drama unfold — no that is too mundane — explode!

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

An epic start to a series!
I really liked the main character, Aldric. He was a bit on the shady side by profession, but a soft hearted guy none the less. The other main character, Lena, is a feisty reporter type with a huge desire for revenge, but I would like to see her a little more of her own person. She was pretty bad ass, considering she was thrown into a "life" she didn't even know existed, but..there was still a vague feeling of "she's just a woman who can't help herself" for me. Maybe she'll get stronger in the next of the series.
Real twists, I didn't see coming, and awesome technology explained like it's real. (and maybe it will be someday!) Go on a ride to Earth and learn how we got here.

[Juliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Starborn" is very well written and highly creative, with realistic characters. The dialogue and narration are well written and balanced.  The Earth scenes are relatable and human as they take place in our very near future. What if Earth is secretly isolated from a galactic empire by a group of greedy aliens? An absorbing story that compells the reader to turn pages while speculating where it will go next but will always be surprised where it goes.

Mr Scott has begun writing a fascinating story arc reminiscent of the arguments started with the Fermi Paradox: the discrepancy between the lack of conclusive evidence of advanced extraterrestrial life and the apparently high likelihood of its existence. (See Wikipedia entry).

[Tim Runyan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been reading Scott for a number of years. Starborn is a departure from much of his writing and I was little confused in the first couple of chapters, but as I went on, I became interested in how "things" evolved. The second half of the book really took off, forgive the pun, and by the twist at the end, I enjoyed his writing.

[Gwen Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jasper T. Scott has done a marvelous job yet again.  Loved all the twists and turns that took place.  Lena takes a job that she hopes will lead to proof of who killed her father.  But who to trust as she maneuvers around the likes of a villain and a billionaire.  Plus the idea of bots and clones and getting rid of memories that are inconvenient for people living forever.   Say what now!?  And more twists and turns happening.  So much to keep track of.  Thank you, Jasper T. Scott, for comming up with such a fantastic storyline for all of us to enjoy.  Looking forward to March 2026 when the sequel is due out.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the book is a bit slow to begin, it's not boring. Looking back, it's more like watching someone carefully set up a chess board. However, the dual perspectives "seem" disconnected. Then the author slams you with a plot twist. Some may see it coming, but when I read novels, I really try to employ Coleridge's "willing suspension of disbelief" and just go with it. It ends in a manner that makes one want to get the sequel immediately, which it should. It's not "hard" sci fi, but it's enjoyable and holds your attention. I'll admit to staying up late to "just read one more chapter."

[Daniel Kupres · Rating 5 out of 5]

Humans and bots

We meet Aldric and his companion, Nexara his right hand looking for the right job to keep his ship. One lucky tip and he’s leaving The Concord for an uncharted world with a score that could set him up for life but first he must meet his parents to ask for a loan so this tip better work. The journey almost strands them until they find everything they need to get home or so they thought.

[Barbara Levk · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of Jasper Scott's best space adventures.

I loved the number of surprises in this space adventure. Well developed protagonists with interesting character twists along the way. Beginnings of a romance, lots of action, robots and villains. Anyone who loves reading about space travel will enjoy this series. Well done Jasper Scott. Book 2 on the waiting list.

[Wendy Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent space book from Jasper T Scott.

I loved this story. It was full of action, surprises, twists, space travel and had a bit of romance thrown in.

I am looking forward to reading book two.

[Mredeye · Rating 5 out of 5]

t Unexpected Ending

This is a thriller with real unexpected events. The SF aspects are truly mind bending! The characters are extremely varied and the action is non stop. Just wait for the sequel!

[Chuck Woodbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting take on Earth as a Colony

Half the galaxy has been settled by near immortal humans for millennia. In a distant corner of the galaxy, there is a hidden colony called earth that is used as a personal playground for a cabal of criminals. That’s about to change.

[Sierra Serinese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unique Sci-fi thriller

Great story with unique plot and twists. Excited to read next in series see further character development. Thought less pages dedicated to typical spy good guy bad guy action would have better served with more interesting plots but otherwise great story.

[Patricia Magrini · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really didn't the characters

This book is not worth your time. The characters are not normal, especially Lena and other humans. She is like a spoiled brat. Every time Aldrich saved her life she wined even more.

[Michael Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not perfect but all in all a good read.

[David H Arrowood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Start

I really enjoy this type of series. Looking forward to the next book. On to the next step in the story.

[Ann F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

great story

I liked this book allot, kept moving, no dull spots. I recommend highly. Enjoy! Great writer, I’ll keep reading his works

[Thomas A. Dent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

A real page turner. I've been unable to put this book down. My old scribbled Jasper Scott does not disappoint !!

[Lesley Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

deception

An unusual read people not themselves, very different from the usual sci fi. Very captivating, give it a read I am sure you won’t be disappointed.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing story that you won’t be able to stop reading. Aldric gets a big surprise on another planet, it’s definitely not what he expected. Can’t wait for the next book by this author.

[Alfred Philbrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story

I was eager to read the rest of it after I got through my medical problems. I will definitely get the next book when it is available

[DoodleBug · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just couldn't get into this one. The whole "I'm tired of my robot girlfriend" thing seemed like a tangent.

DNF'd.

[Bonnie Rudolph · Rating 5 out of 5]

interesting plot

I found the plot quickly engulfed. Good action too. Characters well done. Author does male characters especially well. Females ok.