Gate Ghosts · Book 6 of 14
Alien Intrigue
The Imperium executors are incensed. They thought to expel the empire’s invaders in a massive onslaught of powerful battleship fleets, the peacekeepers, but the attack failed miserably.
Overview
Alien Intrigue
The Imperium executors are incensed. They thought to expel the empire’s invaders in a massive onslaught of powerful battleship fleets, the peacekeepers, but the attack failed miserably. Blame is tossed among the assembly. The primary antagonist of the presiding executor, Dakargk, sees an opportunity to oust the leader, Rebtar, in the upcoming election. Thanks to the conclave, the Helgart dissidents are free.
Except, they’re still confined to the warrens of Helgart, a lifeless planet. The joy of liberation fades, to be replaced by the unbearable realization that they will never see their home worlds again. A dissident leader, Kelter, succumbs to depression, and the protectors find that unacceptable. Kelter, a Gorder, is trapped in the warrens’ limited spaces. There’s no place for him to spread his giant wings, much less soar high into the sky.
The SADE, Z, extracts Kelter from the warrens and transports him to Omnia to regain his strength. He intends to deliver Kelter to Jumanus. The conclave fleet waits in his system, where the the Radag warriors, the Imperium’s dreaded mercenaries, were defeated. Tocknicka, the commander of Outpost Thirteen: Union located at Helgart, sees the need to continue what Z has started. He decides to insert a second dissident, Baltart, into his home world, Vokslem.
Unfortunately,Imperium Executor Dakargk perceives the possibility of a third system succumbing to the conclave. He plans a trap, which Tocknicka’s team encounters.
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FAQ
Alien Intrigue: questions readers ask
What is Alien Intrigue about?
The Imperium executors are incensed. They thought to expel the empire’s invaders in a massive onslaught of powerful battleship fleets, the peacekeepers, but the attack failed miserably. Blame is tossed among the assembly.
Where does Alien Intrigue fall in the Earthers' saga?
Alien Intrigue is book 6 of 14 in the Gate Ghosts series, one of the four series that make up the Earthers’ saga. It follows Dual Domains and comes before Deadly Gambits.
Do I need to read the earlier books before Alien Intrigue?
It reads best in order. Alien Intrigue is book 6 of the Gate Ghosts series and carries forward characters and events from the earlier books. The reading order page lays out the full saga.
Is Alien Intrigue available as an audiobook?
Yes. Alien Intrigue is available as an audiobook on Audible.
Can I read a sample of Alien Intrigue before buying?
Yes. A free excerpt is available as a PDF: download the excerpt. No email or sign-up required.
Is there a glossary for Alien Intrigue?
Yes. The saga has a large cast, several races and a lot of ship names, so each book has its own glossary of characters, places, ships and terms: download the glossary.
What formats does Alien Intrigue come in?
Alien Intrigue is published in e-book and audiobook. Print and e-book editions are sold through Amazon. The audiobook is on Audible.
Who wrote Alien Intrigue?
S. H. Jucha (Scott Jucha), author of the Earthers’ saga: forty-four science fiction novels across The Silver Ships, Pyreans, Gate Ghosts and Cercians, published by Hannon Books, Inc. More about Scott.