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The Lost Swarm (Lost Starship Series Book 11) by [Vaughn Heppner]

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Book 11 of 16: Lost Starship Series

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Star Watch is reeling. The service has beaten New Men, massed bug fleets and hideous android attackers, but at a grim cost in men, starships and radioactive planets.

The human worlds face starvation, increased space piracy and insurrections.

Star Watch needs a break. It needs time to regroup, rebuild and reunite star systems.

But Lord Drakos—the perfect soldier—knows this is the time to strike. With a fleet of renegade New Men and hybrid Swarm creatures, and a unique Builder weapon, he will smash Star Watch and rule the premen as emperor supreme.

Plan A has Captain Maddox capturing Drakos before he can find the Swarm splinter colony world. Plan B means Star Watch will have to risk sending its last fleet into the Beyond.

For Maddox this is also haunting time, as he closes in on the identities of his mother and father.

THE LOST SWARM is the eleventh book in the LOST STARSHIP SERIES.

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September 29, 2019
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YKP8673
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 831 KB
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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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Robert Shuler

best one yet

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019

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There are 4 reviews so far, all 5'ers, all accurate (thank goodness for some answers - it's been obvious through 10 prior volumes Maddox is a real New Man just not fully developed, and that his mom could not have escaped New Man space without help).

Many of the characters finally emerge as real people. Finally the author allows some of them to cooperate, which is against his DNA no matter which of his series you read. But it's not like it was a wrapping up.

There is a space battle, but it does not consume the novel. And yes, I'd call it a novel, about people, not just mindless space opera. Congratulations Vaughn, you've moved up in the world. And it's even a fairly interesting space battle as far as made up rules space battles go and not over done. I was disappointed the modified bugs were still so stupid. And I don't quite remember what happened many books back in the fight with the Builder that gave Maddox an advantage with the new Erill thingie. Perhaps that Builder's pronouncement that bugs were superior was just to goad Maddox? Why did it allow itself to be defeated so easily? Well, Lisa and her Builder are still out there. Perhaps we can get some answers, and perhaps the enlightened Ludendorf can find Dana and convince her he's changed? Hmm, that might be a stretch. But after this one, I see the author is not stuck in a rut after all and anything is possible.

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At death's door

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2021

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After debating chasing down Lord Drakos in the previous installment, Captain Maddox finally goes after his arch nemesis, who he had to let go after a past pivotal encounter, in "The Lost Swarm," writer Vaughn Heppner's 11th in the Lost Starship series. Drakos, a New Man with a chip on his shoulder, wants power. He feels owed. He's smarter than the lesser humans being genetically enhanced like his fellow "dominants." And he really hates Maddox, who bested him in their last go-round. Drakos wants to take over the Throne World, where New Men have based their new society. But to do it, he needs allies, or at least some help. Drakos calls himself cunning. And he is. But he's as trustworthy as an assassin with no scruples. In this novel, Maddox must try to outsmart Drakos before the New Man defeats Earth and the Throne World's leadership. His mission is far from easy and the challenges are many. Maddox faces probably his greatest test, and Valerie, his fellow Star Watch officer, must step up. And Heppner continues his foray into character development of those who lead the starship Victory. This is a surprisingly good book.

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019

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I have followed Maddox and the Victory from the beginning and I have enjoyed the voyage immensely. Interesting characters, aliens ad tech are used in every book and the way Heppner keeps the many story threads woven together is masterful. But like so many of the long running scifi book series, it is getting harder to keep new books interesting. The surprises are less surprising because they are similar to surprises in previous books, the characters are beginning to become predictable as are the outcomes of the battles and interpersonal exchanges. I wouldn't mind if the next book wrapped up the loose ends and brought the series to an end.

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Scottsdale90

Another great book in the series - buy it!

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019

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Another great book in the series. Each one builds on the one before, but unlike many serial stories, ends with a satisfying conclusion. It was awesome to learn that answers to several long-outstanding questions about Maddox's origins, and the book had the usual great blend of action, character development, and relentless pacing. My only disappointment was that it was over and I have to wait for the author to write another one. This is the best science fiction series ever written in my opinion. Lots of fun! Keep those books coming!

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John Kerich

The end of a good story arc

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019

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Some spoilers in this review. This book clearly gives the impression this is an end of a story arc. Many questions are answered about the parents of Murdock. The main villains are annihilated a new villains are set up for the following story arc. It'll be interesting to see if Murdock finally chance promotion since he's saved the human race by five times. I like this book a lot but the format was much different than the previous books. I wait for the next book in the series.

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Mark

This book is one of the best of the series!

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020

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The characters were truely fleshed out in this book. The connections between key individuals were illuminating. The story was so entertaining, it was difficult putting the book down at the days end. I hope the next book of this series will be able to match the intensity and intrigue this book presented. If new to the series I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND START WITH THE 1ST BOOK OF THE SERIES, as you would be seriously short changing yourself otherwise. Highly recommended reading and a great story to boot!

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2021

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Maddox and the crew of Victory are trying to find the last swarm remnants before Drakos can form an alliance with them, but Maddox has been incapacitated and must seek help first. Lots of plot twists as usual and more potential threats are uncovered. Some revelations are also revealed about who Maddox really is.

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Best book yet in a terrific series!

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019

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Great story that moves along at a terrific pace. We finally learn about the captain's family history, a mystery that has been begging to be solved since book 1. A satisfying answer to a question that had become a bit tedious. Vaughn still lacks a decent editor and the typos and grammar can often rip your attention away from the story but I imagine this won't change and poor editing won't stop me from reading these delightful stories.

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Mr. F. Gordon

Enjoyable, entertaining, fun and exciting. Need more? Buy it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2019

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I love these books because I'm invested in the characters and I'm always intrigued as to what going to happen next.

I like it that I know what I'm going to get from these books and this one does what it I expect it to do, continue the story, add new stuff but most of all entertain me.

Don't want to say more as it moves into the realms of spoilers, but lets just say it gives some big answers and leaves stuff open which hopefully means more books!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed...

Ahriman

A great saga

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2021

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A trully great sci-fy saga of old. This is really an epic series. Always hoping for some more stories in the end of each volume.

James Silverthorne

Excellent as always

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2019

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Great series. I have thoroughly enjoyed them all. I can't wait for the next one. Would definately recommend these books.

Als

The best yet

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2019

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So the battle of the bugs is over, It was a long but great battle with such a fitting end to the war. what or who will Maddox go against next time? I hope the series continues

D BALDWIN

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2020

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great service

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