Starship Portals Series by K.D. Lovgren

Their intergalactic mission is fraught with danger. But the biggest threat might already be aboard… Deep space, 2094. Young pilot Kal Black Bear’s ambitions stretch far beyond her humble origins. Though new to a tight-knit crew, she’s excited to join their expedition and peacefully colonize an uncharted planet. Since the ship came equipped with a state-of-the-art AI interface, Kal is shocked when a simple malfunction almost kills one of the team... moreTheir intergalactic mission is fraught with danger. But the biggest threat might already be aboard… Deep space, 2094. Young pilot Kal Black Bear’s ambitions stretch far beyond her humble origins. Though new to a tight-knit crew, she’s excited to join their expedition and peacefully colonize an uncharted planet. Since the ship came equipped with a state-of-the-art AI interface, Kal is shocked when a simple malfunction almost kills one of the team.Worried that someone onboard has a hidden deadly agenda, Kal begins an investigation. But between tampered feeds, old feuds, and a sophisticated computer that may be keeping secrets, Kal fears their interstellar quest could take a lethal turn.Can she unravel the clues and save her squad before more fatal mishaps bring the vessel down in flames?Starship to Demeter is the first book in the Starship Portals science fiction series. If you like philosophical challenges, indigenous cultures, and puzzling mysteries, then you’ll love K.D. Lovgren’s cosmic whodunit. Buy Starship to Demeter to set course for a mind-bending mystery today! less

The AI knows...Kal is caught in a trap. Torn between human factions—one paranoid about preventing the spread of an unknown intelligence to Earth, the other convinced it's a ruse—all Kal’s options look bad.If the strange crystals they’ve discovered have a fraction of their apparent power, going home might never be an option again. Kal knows that. Yet even the most dedicated spacefarer likes to believe she still has a choice whether to return to Earth... moreThe AI knows...Kal is caught in a trap. Torn between human factions—one paranoid about preventing the spread of an unknown intelligence to Earth, the other convinced it's a ruse—all Kal’s options look bad.If the strange crystals they’ve discovered have a fraction of their apparent power, going home might never be an option again. Kal knows that. Yet even the most dedicated spacefarer likes to believe she still has a choice whether to return to Earth.For herself and billions at home, choosing the right side means life or death. Trust her friends, or trust the data? Can she use her uncertain ability to communicate with AIs to prevent the ultimate disaster? A very human decision could save—or end—them all.Ocean of Stars is the third book in the Starship Portals science fiction series. A shattered crew, three ostracized rebels, and a secretive, advanced AI collide: choose a side to survive.Buy Ocean of Stars and decide your fate today! less