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Star Scrapper Books

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The war against the AI was won but a new threat is rising. Hank Spears is content with his life as a scrapper until he unearths an artificial intelligence who warns him of a grave threat to all life in the universe. Since AI has long been outlawed and anyone caught harboring one is imprisoned or executed, the two must go on the run, fleeing into the far reaches of space. They must avoid capture, all for the sake of those who would imprison them. Looking for help from old friends to fight new enemies, Hank must find a way to save himself so that he can save the universe. Can this simple scrapper become the hero the universe needs before it’s too late? Find out in Star Scrapper, the thrilling new science fiction series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin .

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Hank Spears has left the simple life of a scrapper behind. He now begins the investigation into Codename: Extinction. But when things go wrong from the start, Hank must find a way to save his friend by enlisting the help of some unusual allies. With every step, the Inquisition is hot on his heels and closing in on Hank. If he plans on saving the universe, he is going to have to gather a crew, get his ship up to snuff and shake the enemies off his back. To do that, he'll need capital. Embracing the life of a bounty hunter, Hank enters a dangerous but profitable world. Nothing is what it seems, and threats lurk around every turn. Can Hank save his friend and turn the tables on the Inquisition before they catch up with him? Find out in Hunter's Rise, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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Hank and the crew have a new ally but can she be trusted? After saving an Inquisitorial Acolyte, Hank must choose what to do next and the decision will have grave ramifications. Knowing that the Acolyte can be a great asset, Hank cautiously agrees to help her in exchange for information and connections. To do so, he is going to need to sneak onto the capitol planet of the Consortium, and that is no easy task. Only with the aid of some underworld connections will Hank be able to achieve his goal. Things are further complicated when the crew connect with the Peacer rebels. Hank sees potential new allies in them but understands that working together puts him even further in the crosshairs. Can Hank's new allies be trusted or will they put him in more danger than ever? Find out in Rebel Intelligence, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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Hank finally has the political connections he needs but the help comes at a cost. After Imogen takes drastic action, Hank is forced to grapple with his role as a leader and make some tough choices. These decisions lead him to the financial center of the universe where wealth and poverty clash. Danger is everywhere and nothing comes easy. But he is also moving up through the ranks as a bounty hunter and has some new leads that will bring him ever closer to Codename: Extinction. When the ghosts of the past come to haunt the present, Hank's crew must fight to safeguard all the things they hold most dear. Can Hank protect the people around him and uncover the truth about the superweapon threatening the universe? Find out in Deadly Ghosts, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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A member of Hank's crew has been taken and he will stop at nothing to get them back. The Inquisition has captured one of Hank's people and he knows that time is running out. But mounting a rescue like this will be their most dangerous task yet. To do it, they will need help from an unlikely source: a bounty target. Racing against time, they have to track down this target and convince him to help them take on one of the deadliest forces in the universe. But even if he agrees, there is no guarantee that he won't betray them at the first opportunity. Cautiously, they attempt to infiltrate the very heart of their opponent to save their crewmate, and perhaps, uncover the final piece of information they need to hunt down Codename: Extinction. Can Hank rescue his friend from the clutches of the enemy? Find out in Inquisitor's Wrath, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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The crew have found Codename: Extinction but destroying it will be no easy matter. The Consortium government are wasting time arguing about what to do next and Hank knows that the only course of action is to take matters into his own hands. But he can't do it alone. In addition to his crew, he will need a larger fighting force. And he knows just where to look. But bringing together disparate rebel sects will be no easy task and even if he does, the ancient enemy has plans of his own. Can Hank finally demolish the superweapon or will he be too late to save himself… and the universe? Find out in Hunting Extinction, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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One threat may have been dealt with, but the greater danger is still out there. In the wake of victory, Hank hopes that things will calm down. But by now, he should know better. As the fractured Consortium government scrambles to determine the next course of action, one of the Buzzard's crew vanishes in the night. Did they leave on their own or were they taken? And what does this disappearance portend? As if things aren't complicated enough, the Peacer rebels call in a favor and Hank is torn on the best course of action. The crew is divided, and hard choices need to be made. Can Hank keep his crew together long enough to discover the truth behind the disappearance? Find out in Fractured Consortium, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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The hunt for Twain is on but so is the hunt for… Alek. Hank's Kyrogi crew member spent years fighting in the Clan Wars on his home planet, but he didn't leave the past behind. When an old foe returns, things are further complicated, and Hank finds himself embroiled in problems both personal and political. Just as things seem like they can't get any more fraught, a bounty hunter shows up with information that could jeopardize everything. Will Hank find a way to save his friend without starting an interplanetary war? Find out in Bounty Hunted, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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Ned discovers a hard truth about his past but will it also endanger the future of the universe? After reconnecting with an old acquaintance, Hank’s AI companion is on the hunt for more information and it just might bring them closer than ever to Twain. But the old Enemy AI has a few tricks up his sleeve. And while they pursue the villain, the crew also find themselves in the crosshairs. Having angered a shadowy sect, the hunters become the hunted. Things become more dangerous than ever and even the Conclave isn’t safe. Can Hank defeat one enemy in order to catch another? Find out in Machine Learning, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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Cover for Hunter Ascended

With the Conclave on high alert and Twain on the move, Hank has to act fast. Things are looking dire, and Hank knows that he is going to need more support in the coming war. Joining the bounty hunter Council of Six would put him in a strong position to take on the resurging Cult. But doing that will be no easy task. Tracking down the biggest and baddest target in the universe will help his chances but it will also be their toughest job ever. And with Twain mobilizing, every second spent on the hunt is also one their enemy can use to strengthen his position. Can Hank secure a new position before the Enemy AI makes his move? Find out in Hunter Ascended, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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Cover for Gathering Storm

The New War has begun in earnest and Hank will have to unite the universe in order to save it. After Twain's attack, things are looking desperate for the Consortium and Hank knows that the only way they are going to be able to win the coming war is if they work together. As the species did during the Old War, they will have to unite or die. But old grudges and new fractures threaten to derail everything and leave the universe unprotected. Will Hank find a way to bring the species together before it's too late? Find out in Gathering Storm, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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The war is here. Twain has made his move and the invasion has begun. As the Disciples invade many planets in several systems, Hank hopes that the united species will be able to hold out long enough for his counter-attack. The crew go on one last desperate quest to find Twain's location and discover a new way to fight back. But even if they survive, they will need all their friends and allies to bring the fight to Twain. Will Hank and the crew last long enough to stop Twain or will the Enemy AI finally take control of the universe once and for all? Find out in Twain's Reckoning, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

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