There are reports that hijacked Star Watch personnel are released onto a jungle planet in the Beyond. There, New Men hunt them down like animals with high-powered rifles and killer dogs.
Captain Maddox would check that out, but he’s grounded on Earth and Galyan refuses to let anyone else use Starship Victory.
Valerie goes in a Patrol scout with Keith at helm and the newly young Riker as security.
They stumble onto an ancient conspiracy that started long before humanity was rooting around for tubers on Earth. Somehow, it’s related to what the New Men are doing on the jungle planet.
Valerie will do everything she can to save her hijacked crew from this evil, although she’s alone in the Beyond in an escape pod that is running out of air. If she fails, God help us all.
THE LOST WORLD is book 22 in the Lost Starship series, a star-spanning saga of deadly space war and planetary struggles as told by millions-bestselling author Vaughn Heppner.
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.
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#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 
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