The lost starship series continues to hold my interest despite having gone on for 12 books at this point. I usually lose interest in a series over time as the main character’s exploits and experiences become unbelievable, going far beyond what a normal human being could sanely deal with. The Lost Intelligence has Captain Maddox venturing out to the Eril world where he sees into the immediate future recognizing a threat to Earth’s Star Watch Intelligence Service. Maddox returns to earth to deal with an ancient alien AI whose aim is to take over earth’s leadership and ultimately extend his control to rule the galaxy. After much intrigue, Maddox uses bold trickery to destroy the AI.

Captain Maddox has saved earth from annihilation multiple times in this series, becoming a recognized hero. It’s a wonder that by book 12 he’s still only a captain. While I’m being cynical, this is a good series that I continue to enjoy and recommend to others. ( )