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The A.I. #5
A.I. Battle Fleet
In a desperate fight, we captured one of the machine empire’s factory planets. Can we now defeat an interstellar superpower that has exterminated thousands of sentient races across the galaxy and slaughtered billions of us in the Solar System?
Not bloody likely, but Captain Jon Hawkins is on a mission. Using new warships from the factory planet, he’s searching for alien allies, more battle stations to storm and death machines to kill. He’s buying us time to turn the Solar System into a fortress…if he can stay alive long enough.
Not bloody likely, but Captain Jon Hawkins is on a mission. Using new warships from the factory planet, he’s searching for alien allies, more battle stations to storm and death machines to kill. He’s buying us time to turn the Solar System into a fortress…if he can stay alive long enough.
351 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2018
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About the author
Vaughn Heppner
146 books570 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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May 6, 2019
Another great space epic from Heppner. This time we fight against the AI ships and deal with traitors with scionic powers and unknown goals. We find an ally and win an epic space battles however our main enemy escapes to fight another day.
Epic battles and great story pace.
Recommended
Epic battles and great story pace.
Recommended
May 21, 2019
Too much religion and God for a Sci-fi book. Made those parts unbearable to read. It's like it was written by a God fearing 9 year old.
September 21, 2018
Fast paced action. Cpt. Hawkins and crew have finally found an alien civilization to ally with. Together they defeat the AI fleet, however, the main AI escapes. Now with their new friends, they discover who the mysterious aliens that travel thru the Void" space. Hawkins finally marries the Mentalist, but with the ever present danger of the AIs, how long will the honeymoon last? Can hardly wait for the next installment.
August 12, 2019
Another fabulous book by a great author
Really a wonderful book believable characters realistic science small suspendable disbelief and a great story. Totally non-pc which is the best part of this book there's no political political philosophy behind any other writing that I can see fabulous stories that just evolved makes your head spin what the possibilities Mr Heppner lplease keep going. Best science fiction series I've read in 4 years of reading science fiction
Really a wonderful book believable characters realistic science small suspendable disbelief and a great story. Totally non-pc which is the best part of this book there's no political political philosophy behind any other writing that I can see fabulous stories that just evolved makes your head spin what the possibilities Mr Heppner lplease keep going. Best science fiction series I've read in 4 years of reading science fiction
September 2, 2018
Really fun series
I love binge reading and this series made that possible. I wonder if the author continues the series what will the timeline look like? Will we see Bast and John or will we see 1000 years from now as the void ship returns. Who knows, but what I do know is that I truly enjoyed the series and was happy it had an end.
I love binge reading and this series made that possible. I wonder if the author continues the series what will the timeline look like? Will we see Bast and John or will we see 1000 years from now as the void ship returns. Who knows, but what I do know is that I truly enjoyed the series and was happy it had an end.
May 1, 2018
Great series and great writer.
I have read many sci-fi books and Vaughn Heppner is one of my favorites. The A.I. series is one of his best, from the outset it as thrilling and hard to put down, a real page turner if you will. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
I have read many sci-fi books and Vaughn Heppner is one of my favorites. The A.I. series is one of his best, from the outset it as thrilling and hard to put down, a real page turner if you will. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
May 13, 2018
A fun read that has many twists and turns. Waiting for the next book.
Interest and exciting throughout. Seriously want to get the next installment for this most interesting story. What will the next crisis be.
Interest and exciting throughout. Seriously want to get the next installment for this most interesting story. What will the next crisis be.
June 6, 2018
Good read
This is a great series. First couple of books were truly amazing. I think it now needs to introduce more technology and aliens. Waiting for continuation with great interest.
This is a great series. First couple of books were truly amazing. I think it now needs to introduce more technology and aliens. Waiting for continuation with great interest.
July 20, 2018
Keep em comin!
Awesome read. The development of the characters and theme is great. Fascinating and enjoyable. Some concepts repeated but then that is the nature of war, especially when fighting an AI.
Looking forward to the next instalment.
Awesome read. The development of the characters and theme is great. Fascinating and enjoyable. Some concepts repeated but then that is the nature of war, especially when fighting an AI.
Looking forward to the next instalment.
August 4, 2018
Maybe a good book for teenagers discovering SciFi
However the characters don't have a lot of depth and their dialogue often isn't interesting but weird present a dismal future of AS!I actually come to consciousness
However the characters don't have a lot of depth and their dialogue often isn't interesting but weird present a dismal future of AS!I actually come to consciousness
August 15, 2018
More
The series is excellent. I need more! I want to know what happens next. Does Bast get to find more of his people. Do the fish people continue to control human government? I need closure!
The series is excellent. I need more! I want to know what happens next. Does Bast get to find more of his people. Do the fish people continue to control human government? I need closure!
October 2, 2018
The book moved the story along well enough and I enjoyed the read yet the first half of the book and the second half seemed a little disconnected. I had expected them to get back to Sol but we are not quite there yet.
April 20, 2019
Wonderful twists and turns. Can't wait for the next book.
As with the previous books, this has been a great roller coaster of a read. Many twists and turns in the plot and I can only guess what the next book will hold.
I.e.
As with the previous books, this has been a great roller coaster of a read. Many twists and turns in the plot and I can only guess what the next book will hold.
I.e.
July 27, 2022
Book 5 Battle Fleet
Excellent, books in the Series getting better.
Interesting theories and new issues arising in this book.
The Humans meet new and different people, says of making sense of life
But willing to join and fight.
Can't stop....want to start on the next book!
Keith
Excellent, books in the Series getting better.
Interesting theories and new issues arising in this book.
The Humans meet new and different people, says of making sense of life
But willing to join and fight.
Can't stop....want to start on the next book!
Keith
April 21, 2018
Keep em coming
I must have missed a book , some references were a blank but knew enough to know I’d get the story line ,many thanks for a great read .......
I must have missed a book , some references were a blank but knew enough to know I’d get the story line ,many thanks for a great read .......
May 3, 2018
The 5th book continues the story beautifully
The 5th book is a great continuation of the series! We are introduced to new aliens and get to know the main characters better.
The 5th book is a great continuation of the series! We are introduced to new aliens and get to know the main characters better.
May 8, 2018
Great series
I enjoyed the entire series and look forward to any additional books with the A. I. series! Each of this author's different series has been well worth reading.
I enjoyed the entire series and look forward to any additional books with the A. I. series! Each of this author's different series has been well worth reading.
June 5, 2018
Great book, Great series
This whole series has been very nice. It is consistent in its chosen universe's physics and has interesting plot lines.
This whole series has been very nice. It is consistent in its chosen universe's physics and has interesting plot lines.
June 14, 2018
Great series
I am looking forward to the next installment. Held my attention. 5 books are not enough. Please sir, may I have another.
I am looking forward to the next installment. Held my attention. 5 books are not enough. Please sir, may I have another.
July 5, 2018
Great series on its own
Great series, was reading another Heppner and took and audio detour to this series. Great work highly recommend this series
Great series, was reading another Heppner and took and audio detour to this series. Great work highly recommend this series
August 12, 2018
Still going and enjoyable!
I find that this series keeps my attention. If you like hard science fiction, space opera, and military battles this series is for you.
I find that this series keeps my attention. If you like hard science fiction, space opera, and military battles this series is for you.
February 26, 2019
Great book, easy read.
It is fun to follow Jon and his crew in their continuing adventures. I can't wait to get into the next book in the series.
It is fun to follow Jon and his crew in their continuing adventures. I can't wait to get into the next book in the series.
May 6, 2019
I don't want to write a review but this pos won't
I don't want to write a review but this pos won't let me out if I don't. Crap!! Crap!! Crap!!
I don't want to write a review but this pos won't let me out if I don't. Crap!! Crap!! Crap!!
May 9, 2019
Awesome series! Battling A. I. While in deep space is amazing! John Hawking and his crew is great. Can't wait for more
November 30, 2019
Robert's Review and Comments
Awesome series and I enjoyed reading about the experiences and adventures of Jon Hawkins and crew. Thanks for a GoodRead.
Awesome series and I enjoyed reading about the experiences and adventures of Jon Hawkins and crew. Thanks for a GoodRead.
October 28, 2022
Loving the story arc
Interesting take a classic Sci Fi tale. I love that the main character is a man of faith.
Looking forward to the next exciting adventure!
Interesting take a classic Sci Fi tale. I love that the main character is a man of faith.
Looking forward to the next exciting adventure!
March 7, 2025
Love this series
I have and do read many of the authors here in this genre, this is by far my favorite so far.
I have and do read many of the authors here in this genre, this is by far my favorite so far.
March 19, 2024
I really enjoyed the first few books but this one I didn’t. I will not be continuing the books.
August 8, 2018
Excellent!!!
Have completed the series and wish it were to continue. Highly recommend it to any SF readers. Starting on another series from this author.
Have completed the series and wish it were to continue. Highly recommend it to any SF readers. Starting on another series from this author.
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October 17, 2018All you trekki fans, try this....
Awesome read, and it just keeps getting better. So don't stop now Mr writer give us another book, please... Soon?
Awesome read, and it just keeps getting better. So don't stop now Mr writer give us another book, please... Soon?
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