Ardent Redux Saga · Episode 1
Vengeance Lost
A Space Opera Adventure
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When a star dies, someone has to pay, and the Galactic Conglomerate has already chosen who to sacrifice.
Star Captain Dani Devereaux has spent her entire career doing everything right. She followed her father's heroic footsteps into the stars. She fought with honor, put her crew first, the mission second, and herself last.
When a distress call pulls Dani and the crew of Alaska's Vengeance into the worst disaster in galactic history, honor and duty aren't enough. A star system is obliterated. Billions of lives are lost. And Dani does the only thing she can. She finds a way to save her crew.
But Dani and her crew were never meant to escape. Now, someone wants to keep them quiet. In a staged trial built on evidence no one on the crew has ever seen, the verdict has already been decided.
The only move Dani has left is to bargain with the one thing she still has. Her life. She plays into the farce to free her people - but the price is steep. She’ll lose her crew, her command, her career, her reputation, and her identity.
But whoever decided she was more useful as a scapegoat than a captain may have just made a very costly mistake, one that will leave them wishing they had actually killed her when they had the chance.
Vengeance Lost is the first episode in the Ardent Redux Saga, a fast-paced space opera series with found family at its core, a heroine led by honor and compassion, a galaxy-wide conspiracy, and the infuriating truth that sometimes the enemy wears your own colors.
What Readers are Saying
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There is a definite draw to a Captain who fights hard for their crew both in battle and beyond. This book is full of surprises and well thought out situations... I found myself rooting for the crew and officers to triumph over it all.
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EXCELLENT space opera. Written by someone who cares instead of the mass production unedited crap in many ebooks. Each book is a story alone but better together as you get invested in the characters.
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From start to finish this book keeps you on the edge of your seat. I loved this book, I will read all of the books.
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You feel as though you are riding along on Dani and the team's adventure. So much fun and the author paints such a vivid picture without going too far. The plots are very unique... I love a series you can get comfortable with and characters you can get to know. I read the first 5 in a couple weeks.
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An Introduction to the Ardent Redux Universe
Vengeance Lost by J. L. Stowers is a fast-paced introduction to Captain Dani Devereaux, her close-knit crew, and the Ardent Redux Universe.
Meet the crew of GCV-72519, better known as Alaska's Vengeance, as they fight back against the ruthless Vaerians laying siege to the Galactic Conglomerate empire, and catch a glimpse of the cheeky space pirates that can't help but meddle in everyone else's business.
What Will Readers Find in Vengeance Lost?
Book Details
- Series
- Ardent Redux Saga, Episode 1
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Space Opera
- Formats
- Ebook, Paperback
- Length
- 192 pages (paperback)
- ISBN (Amazon paperback)
- 979-8254914136
- ISBN (Barnes & Noble paperback)
- 979-8256312749
- Publisher
- Sixth Moon Publishing
- Published
- Second edition April 2026 (first published July 2018)
Reading order: Prequel: Alaska's Vengeance → Vengeance Lost → Next: Osirion's Ascent
The Crew of Alaska's Vengeance
Captain Dani Devereaux
First Officer Jag Reinhart
Communications Officer Cassia Simpkins
Navigations Officer Daemon Cruz
Chief Mechanic Howard Glenn
The Factions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vengeance Lost about?
Vengeance Lost is the first episode of the Ardent Redux Saga, a space opera series by J. L. Stowers. Star Captain Dani Devereaux and her crew answer a call to help a ship under siege, only to fly straight into a trap. What happens next sets off a chain of events that will shape the rest of the saga, and Dani's choices will follow her and her crew for years to come.
Like an episode of a TV series, Vengeance Lost is part of a larger story arc, complete with the kind of cliffhanger that leaves you reaching for the next episode. Readers can expect a tight-knit, found-family crew who stick together through thick and thin, along with conspiracies, betrayals, space battles, unlikely alliances, and maybe even a little romance.
Is Vengeance Lost a standalone novel?
No. Vengeance Lost is the first episode of the Ardent Redux Saga and is meant to be read as the start of a larger story. Like a TV series, each episode has its own storyline, but the books build on one another and are best read in order to get the full experience of Dani and her crew's journey.
Where should I start the Ardent Redux Saga?
Start with Vengeance Lost, the first episode of the saga. The prequel short story, Alaska's Vengeance, introduces Dani and her crew and can be read before or after it without spoilers. After Vengeance Lost, continue with Osirion's Ascent and read the episodes in order.
How many books are in the Ardent Redux Saga?
There are currently eight episodes in the Ardent Redux Saga, with more on the way. Season 1 has five episodes: Vengeance Lost, Osirion's Ascent, Uncharted Territory, The Dead Zone, and Houston's Peril. The saga also has three companion short stories: the prequel Alaska's Vengeance, Starlit Yuletide, and M.E.G., which takes place in the same universe with a different cast of characters.
Who is the main character?
Star Captain Daniella "Dani" Devereaux, commanding officer of the Battle Scout-class starship Alaska's Vengeance. A former fighter pilot and Six-Ring ace, Dani is known for staying calm under pressure and for her fierce loyalty to her crew. She's also the daughter of a celebrated Galactic Conglomerate war hero, a legacy that shaped her path to the captain's chair.
Learn more about Star Captain Dani Devereaux
Is this a new edition?
Yes. Vengeance Lost was first published in 2018 and has been relaunched with a new cover and expanded content. The core story is the same, so if you read the original edition, you can trust that the story you loved is still there, now with new artwork and added material. All of Season 1 has been relaunched with new editions, so you can continue the series with matching covers.
Where can I buy Vengeance Lost?
You can buy a signed copy of Vengeance Lost directly from the author, or from Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Google Play.
Is Vengeance Lost available in Kindle Unlimited?
No. The Ardent Redux Saga is published wide rather than exclusively through Amazon, so readers can find it at Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, and directly from the author.