Hiram Montgomery is an ordinary man leading an ordinary life, until three events collide which change everything. Hiram's beloved wife Sarah dies…he is diagnosed with a terminal illness…and he scoops the lottery double rollover, winning millions.

Finding himself financially wealthy in the midst of these life-changing events, Hiram is forced to reassess his life. He decides to fulfil his dream and use the vast fortune to buy a boat on which he can spend his remaining days. But he doesn't want just any boat. Inspired by Star Trek, Hiram commissions a fantasy ship that is like no other.

As leading companies clamour to be a part of this unique and ground breaking venture, the Adongiva project grows ever more prominent as it pushes the boundaries of technology. Even so, on the eve of the star-studded maiden voyage, Hiram is still unprepared for the staggering secret he learns about Adongiva's computer, and how clever artificial intelligence can be…

Jim Costello is a Scotsman who, during his varied and interesting life has 'reincarnated' himself several times. His experience has included psychiatric nursing, the Royal Navy, gents outfitting, the civil service, and political campaign organiser and fund raiser. As election agent and a senior party executive he has worked with many well known Cabinet Ministers, MPs, MEPs and Members of the House of Lords.

He has always had a love of the sea and his other interests and hobbies have included backgammon, creative writing, science fiction, fish keeping, gardening, photography, and rabbits. His current house rabbit is a loveable little hooligan called Toffee.

This book is one of the best I have read recently. It tells the story of Hiram Montgomery through about a year of his life. In this time he loses his wife, is told he is dying and wins the lottery before he decides to build his own boat.

The characters in this book are lovingly drawn and, unusually, are really likeable. There are a couple of villains in the wings and these add a nice counterpoint to the main story of the book.

Jim Costello's work is a pleasure to read – the characters, happenings and style meant that this was one that I read in a few hours, despite having other things to do! Hiram is one of the nicest people I have met in a lot of my reading – his integrity shines through and I found myself wanting the best outcome for him. On his journey, this somewhat shy man finds himself in situations he had never dreamed possible and makes true friends along the way. The boat of the title becomes even more special to everyone within the book and I found myself egging on the action, too.

A wonderful read for anyone who enjoys good, old-fashioned stories with a feel-good factor.
– Daisy, Independent Book Reviews