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Starborn #2
Starborn: Lines of Succession
Earth was never meant to be found…
For eons, Earth’s existence has been hidden from the Interstellar Concord, and ruled in secret by a small circle of immortal elites known as Praetors. The most powerful among them is Adrian Morgan, and he just happens to be the wealthiest man on the planet.
Aldric Vale is stranded on Earth yet again after Adrian Morgan locked him out of the jump gate back to Concord. What’s more, Adrian has revealed a terrifying secret about Aldric’s own past.
Forced to grapple with uncomfortable truths, Aldric’s only allies are his murderous android co-pilot, Nexara, and investigative journalist, Lena Hart, a woman who now fears him almost as much as their enemies. Aldric must find some way to reconcile with his past, reactivate the gate, and expose Earth’s existence before the Praetors silence them for good.
But the gate is under Morgan’s control.
And he is hunting them.
Every move they make tightens the noose.
If Earth rejoins Concord, the Praetors lose everything.
And if it doesn’t, its people will never even know what was stolen from them.
Lines of Succession is a high-stakes science fiction thriller about hidden empires, inherited power, and poisonous family ties.
For eons, Earth’s existence has been hidden from the Interstellar Concord, and ruled in secret by a small circle of immortal elites known as Praetors. The most powerful among them is Adrian Morgan, and he just happens to be the wealthiest man on the planet.
Aldric Vale is stranded on Earth yet again after Adrian Morgan locked him out of the jump gate back to Concord. What’s more, Adrian has revealed a terrifying secret about Aldric’s own past.
Forced to grapple with uncomfortable truths, Aldric’s only allies are his murderous android co-pilot, Nexara, and investigative journalist, Lena Hart, a woman who now fears him almost as much as their enemies. Aldric must find some way to reconcile with his past, reactivate the gate, and expose Earth’s existence before the Praetors silence them for good.
But the gate is under Morgan’s control.
And he is hunting them.
Every move they make tightens the noose.
If Earth rejoins Concord, the Praetors lose everything.
And if it doesn’t, its people will never even know what was stolen from them.
Lines of Succession is a high-stakes science fiction thriller about hidden empires, inherited power, and poisonous family ties.
447 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 24, 2026
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Jasper T. Scott
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March 24, 2026
#2 may be better than #1! As Aldric tries to save the innocent people he feels responsible for, he ends up with no choice but involving them in his battle to right past wrongs. It is Sci-Fi, and space Sci-Fi at that. Just wanted to put that out there.
I love that his love interest, Lena, so quickly becomes a warrior and huge asset, instead of just a sniveling, screaming female.
I also love that the main "good guys" characters have some wins. I hate when a story is never ending set backs and big losses. You have to give them a few wins or else how can we believe the good guy can ever win in the end?
If you didn't read the first of the series, it may be a tough go at first, but I think you'd be ok after a while. If you did read the 1st book, you will be very happy with this one. It picks right up where #1 left off, and I'm certain there will be a #3, because while it ended with a definite ending, it was pretty well spelled out there will be another book coming, so we can see the ultimate conclusion.
I love that his love interest, Lena, so quickly becomes a warrior and huge asset, instead of just a sniveling, screaming female.
I also love that the main "good guys" characters have some wins. I hate when a story is never ending set backs and big losses. You have to give them a few wins or else how can we believe the good guy can ever win in the end?
If you didn't read the first of the series, it may be a tough go at first, but I think you'd be ok after a while. If you did read the 1st book, you will be very happy with this one. It picks right up where #1 left off, and I'm certain there will be a #3, because while it ended with a definite ending, it was pretty well spelled out there will be another book coming, so we can see the ultimate conclusion.
March 24, 2026
Well, staying up until 3a.m. To read might not have been the wisest thing, but I just couldn't stop reading this book. Aldric, Nexara, Lena and others were a wonderful treat to watch how they interplay with each other as they try to find the best way to get Aldric's memory back, and to get the codes for using the gate to get to Concord. Plus they have to stop Caius while trying to get to Concord. It is one heart-stopping event after another. Thank you, Jasper T. Scott, for continuing this story in such a marvelous way. I can't wait for the next book in this series. Just let me get some sleep first, please.
July 28, 2026
High Praetor of Earth, more than a thousand years old
And now madly in love with a mortal woman of Earth! Aldric will regain his full memory of his long life and remember the tyrant he had been. Which memories would hold? Would his old life retain mastery, or would his current plan to expose the corruption to the Concord blow up in his face? His son wants the old Aldric back. Lena wants the Aldric she loves. Which will she get?
Great characters! Great storyline! Great action! This is a great read!
And now madly in love with a mortal woman of Earth! Aldric will regain his full memory of his long life and remember the tyrant he had been. Which memories would hold? Would his old life retain mastery, or would his current plan to expose the corruption to the Concord blow up in his face? His son wants the old Aldric back. Lena wants the Aldric she loves. Which will she get?
Great characters! Great storyline! Great action! This is a great read!
March 26, 2026
Mr Scott has created a wonderful series with "Starborn." In "Starborn: Lines of Succession" The story, flawed characters, their relationships continue to evolve. Through many challenges, twists and unpredictable events, the novel entrances the reader. The characters are well defined as is the backdrop and in line with the first book (both very much worth reading!). A must read if you want to go to a faraway place.
July 26, 2026
second book just as exciting at the first one
Intrigue and deception smattered with violence and a tinge of romance kept me racing through this excellent book.
Loads of subplots and potential ways forward as we blast out of the brief, but horrifying fierce, war on earth the Megalomaniac Caius engineered.
Trust is in short supply but our heroes have to find someone they can trust if book three is going to end well.
Fascinating and exciting.
Intrigue and deception smattered with violence and a tinge of romance kept me racing through this excellent book.
Loads of subplots and potential ways forward as we blast out of the brief, but horrifying fierce, war on earth the Megalomaniac Caius engineered.
Trust is in short supply but our heroes have to find someone they can trust if book three is going to end well.
Fascinating and exciting.
March 25, 2026
Aldric's character is coming out as he hunts down his identity, and has to protect his new friends.
Great blend of adventure, plot, and politics, with quite a number of twists and turns.
Good and bad are blurry here - learning more of Aldric we see he had a complex past, and far more than meets the eye.
Great blend of adventure, plot, and politics, with quite a number of twists and turns.
Good and bad are blurry here - learning more of Aldric we see he had a complex past, and far more than meets the eye.
March 25, 2026
Excellent sci-fi thriller!
Well, the master wordsmith, Jasper T. Scott, has managed to keep me awake until the wee hours of the morning, again! Lines of Succession is the second book of the Starborn series and it picks up where book one ended. Same well-developed characters that use the storyline to pull the reader into the excitement and hold their attention until the final word. I have throughly enjoyed this series and am already anxious for book three. Enjoy!
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Well, the master wordsmith, Jasper T. Scott, has managed to keep me awake until the wee hours of the morning, again! Lines of Succession is the second book of the Starborn series and it picks up where book one ended. Same well-developed characters that use the storyline to pull the reader into the excitement and hold their attention until the final word. I have throughly enjoyed this series and am already anxious for book three. Enjoy!
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Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the second book of the Starborn series and I loved it.
The story is full of adventure, trauma, is fast paced and well worth reading. I recommend this series. Read Starborn (the previous book) first before reading this one.
I am waiting patiently for the third book.
The story is full of adventure, trauma, is fast paced and well worth reading. I recommend this series. Read Starborn (the previous book) first before reading this one.
I am waiting patiently for the third book.
March 26, 2026
What will happen to Earth if it’s never found. Aldric knows that time is running out. Unfortunately Adrien knows some secrets that cause big problems and danger. Another exciting book that you don’t want to miss.
April 21, 2026
This book was every bit as interesting as book 1. I found myself reaching for the book continually until I finished. Looking forward to reading book 3 to find out how everything turns out.
June 25, 2026
4 stars. Good continuation. Our protagonists continue to scramble to survive the attempts by the hidden cabal of alien humans to destroy them as they also attempt to expose the alien humans' presence ruling Earth from the shadows.
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