Lost Starship Series · #5
The Lost Patrol
We learned a terrible secret last voyage, the Swarm exists. It has a monstrous imperium, expanding, evolving and receiving incredible Builder tech.
Captain Maddox heads into the Deep Beyond to find the Swarm Imperium. We must know the worst so we can prepare against the deadliest species in the galaxy.
The captain and his crew battle loneliness and the terror of the unknown as they hunt through the stellar darkness. They’re thousands of light-years from home, from any help. What they find threatens their sanity and unity. It’s going to take the best Maddox and the ancient AI Galyan has to offer to pull the crew together. They have to save the starship from what waits in the galactic darkness or the human race will die.
THE LOST PATROL is the fifth book in the LOST STARSHIP SERIES.
The series
In the cold, uncharted depths of space, a single discovery can ignite a universe of chaos—and the Lost Starship Series unravels that very mystery. Vaughn Heppner takes readers on an extraordinary journey through a galaxy teetering on the brink of war, where long-forgotten technology holds the key to humanity’s future—or its destruction.
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The series begins with the discovery of a derelict starship, abandoned for centuries and cloaked in secrets. As a group of explorers stumbles upon this ghostly vessel, they awaken forces far beyond their control. From ancient alien artifacts to dark conspiracies, every twist and turn propels them deeper into a galaxy filled with danger, intrigue, and unfathomable power.
What sets Lost Starship apart is its rich world-building, blending high-stakes space opera with complex character dynamics and ethical quandaries. Heppner’s universe is one of shadows and hidden truths, where alliances are fragile, and survival is never guaranteed. The characters—flawed yet determined—must navigate treacherous political landscapes, face personal demons, and reckon with a past that refuses to stay buried.
At its heart, this series is about discovery—of new worlds, forgotten histories, and the unknown within ourselves. Each page pulls readers further into a sprawling, multi-layered narrative that explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the price of power. Whether it’s the allure of forbidden technology or the dangers of trusting the wrong allies, the Lost Starship Series constantly challenges its characters, and its readers, to question what it means to be human in a galaxy filled with both wonder and peril.
With breathtaking action, intricate plotlines, and a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after the final page, this series is a deep dive into the dark heart of space exploration. If you’re searching for a story that blends cosmic adventure with profound character journeys, Lost Starship is the voyage you’ve been waiting for.
#1 · 2014The Lost Starship 
#2 · 2015The Lost Command 
#3 · 2015The Lost Destroyer 
#4 · 2015The Lost Colony 
#5 · 2016The Lost Patrol 
#6 · 2016The Lost Planet 
#20 · 2023The Lost Portal 
#21 · 2024The Lost Cyborg 
#22 · 2024The Lost World 
#23 · 2025The Lost Dimension 
#24 · 2025The Lost Battleship 
#25 · 2026The Lost Maddox 
#26 · 2027Lost Starship 26 Be the first reviewer
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