Ghost in the Deep
For Van and his crew, danger is no longer just among the stars.
On earth, the Fafnir has drawn the attention of the most dangerous predator known to humanity—
Bureaucrats.
Between human enemies and alien allies, Van finds himself on the edge of a powerful change in his career.
From the depths of his own family history, an old enemy returns with plans for power at any cost. Just as his grandfather did fifty years earlier, Van will meet and challenge the threat of an ancient empire that spans deserts and stars and time. This enemy will force Van’s hand as he confronts a question at the heart of who is is—what does it mean to be alive, and who controls your life?
But there’s more than just war and crime. There might be a wedding, and there will be cheese, and Funboy has a growing career as a television personality in the Midwest, but only if he can wear a tuxedo, of course.
Join Van and the crew as they find that friendship never dies, and neither does greed—at least, not around the Guild.
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J.N. Chaney
J.N. Chaney is a prolific author whose work has captivated fans of science fiction, particularly those who love fast-paced, high-stakes adventures set in expansive, meticulously crafted worlds. With a natural gift for blending military strategy, thrilling action, and complex characters, Chaney's writing transports readers to far-off galaxies where the stakes are high, and the lines between right and wrong are often blurred.
Born with a fascination for space, technology, and the future, J.N. Chaney's journey into storytelling was not a straight line but a culmination of years of personal exploration. Influenced by his love for epic tales of space battles, ancient civilizations, and heroes on the edge of survival, his debut series, Renegade Star, quickly garnered a dedicated following. Through each novel, he has built a universe where alliances shift, moral dilemmas abound, and survival is never guaranteed.
Backyard Starship
In a quiet corner of the universe, where most would never think to look, Van Tudor stumbles upon a discovery that will change everything. Beneath the familiar ground of his grandfather’s farm lies a hidden starship—an extraordinary vessel with a history as mysterious as the cosmos itself. As Van embarks on a journey across the stars, he quickly learns that the universe is far bigger, more dangerous, and infinitely more complex than he could have ever imagined.
Backyard Starship consists of thirty books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
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