Rogue Ship: An Artificial Intelligence Sci-Fi Tale

by R.J. Crayton

Lt. Cmdr. Alvarez knows his machines. It’s why he went into engineering. So, when the Goldenrod suddenly starts malfunctioning, and the ship’s artificial intelligence system goes silent, it’s up to Jim to figure out what’s wrong and fix it. Fast. Captain Sam Hobson is known for her quick mind, not her interpersonal skills. So, when her ship malfunctions, she takes a machine-like approach to course correct, without much deference to the crew. While Jim is awed by the captain’s leadership and her own knowledge of the ship’s systems, as the crisis unfolds, he realizes she’s been keeping secrets. As the ship’s systems continue to go rogue, Jim must determine if Sam is part of the problem or the solution… A great tale for readers who love spaceships, a.i., and deep, dark secrets in space! This story previously appeared in the Expanding Universe Collection under the title, "And the Kat Came Back."

Kindle Edition

Published July 24, 2018

About the author

RJ Crayton is the author of the three book series. The Prophecy of Light series includes Trapped, Unleashed and the soon to be released Foretold. The Virus series includes Concealed, Exposed, and Contained. The fast-paced dystopian Life First series include Life First, Second Life and Third Life:Taken. She's also author of the paranormal novel Scented and the short-story collection Four Mothers. Prior to becoming an author, Crayton was a journalist. She reported for several publications, including The Kansas City Star and Education Technology News. Crayton lives in Maryland with her husband and two children. When she's not writing, she enjoys eating cupcakes, walking, reading, sewing or watching TV (she's partial to Star Trek, super hero flicks and gripping dramas). To find out more about her, visit her website, www.rjcrayton.com.