{"product_id":"9781638493860","title":"Backyard Starship, Book 1: Destiny is Calling","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eChaney, J.N.; Maggert, Terry\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAETHON: Vault\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat would you do if you inherited a starship? \u003c\/i\u003eEmbark on the adventure of a lifetime in this best-selling and fast-paced science fiction thrill ride, BACKYARD STARSHIP, Book 1.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVan Tudor spent his childhood on his grandfather's farm, listening to fantastic stories of spaceships and monsters, princesses and galactic knights, and empires. He thought they were all made up, only meant to entertain...until the day he inherited the family farm and discovered the real truth: that the old man really was a legendary starship pilot and every adventure really did happen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Now, hidden beneath the old barn, Van’s legacy awaits, as he discovers his true inheritance: a starship not of this world. With the help of an android bird named Perry, who doubles a combat AI, Van takes his first steps into the wider galaxy and sets out for the stars in search of answers. He soon finds that space is far busier and more dangerous than he could have ever imagined.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Destiny is calling. His grandfather's legacy awaits.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIf you're a fan of found spaceships and galactic quests for glory, this Dragon Award Nominated novel from \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003eBestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Terry Maggert might just be the story you've been waiting for.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFor Fans of: \u003c\/b\u003eThe Expanse, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, \u003ci\u003eThe Murderbot Diaries \u003c\/i\u003e(Martha Wells), Firefly, \u003ci\u003eThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eOld Man's War\u003c\/i\u003e (John Scalzi), \u003ci\u003eExpeditionary Force\u003c\/i\u003e (Craig Alanson), and Guardians of the Galaxy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR BACKYARD STARSHIP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A throwback to classic adventure stories from the heyday of science fiction. You’ll never want to leave.”\u003cb\u003e— Nicholas Sansbury Smith, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHell Divers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A rollicking tale of action, galactic intrigue, and unrelenting, unadulterated fun.”\u003cb\u003e— Jonathan P. Brazee, Nebula Award Nominated author of \u003ci\u003eFederation Marine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The kind of fun, adventurous, wildly entertaining romp you love to read again and again.\"\u003cb\u003e— Jeffery H. Haskell, author of \u003ci\u003eAgainst all Odds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"From a quiet Iowa farm to the wild frontiers of the galaxy, \u003ci\u003eBackyard Starship\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with memorable characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and thrilling action.\"\u003cb\u003e— Rick Partlow, author of the Drop Trooper Series\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"AETHON: Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48221539107071,"sku":"9781638493860","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781638493860_s600x595.jpg?v=1779980063","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781638493860","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}