Gate Ghosts · Book 8 of 14
Allied Enemies
Tensions escalate across the Imperium Empire. Dwerves hunt for new Krackus worlds to raid.
Overview
Allied Enemies
Tensions escalate across the Imperium Empire. Dwerves hunt for new Krackus worlds to raid. The Imperium executors hope to put an end to the huge armed ship’s rampage, and they delegate the duty to those imperators with the most experience against the empire’s invaders. An odd occurrence takes place for the Dwerves. With food supplies running low, they locate a world without Krackus oversight.
It’s assumed to be an unprotected agrarian civilization. Then a blue and cream ship shaped like a seedling launches from the world toward them. The Dwerve council is disrupted by the presence of the small ship. Stoking the internal turmoil is the captain’s new idea. He suggests they communicate with the ship and offer to trade with the locals. Council members are incensed by this proposal.
They demand the captain take from the world what the ship needs. However, the captain fears who might be aboard the ship. Its sleek design imitates the tri-hulled ships the Dwerves have seen before. Those ships are armed with beam weapons. Cremsylon, the eldest SADE, believes his role in the Axis Crossing worlds has reached its zenith, and he chooses to participate in the conclave’s actions against the Imperium Empire.
He sails the Freedom to gather the newest warships produced by the Quellers for the conclave. Then he embarks on a radical move. With some select passengers to accompany him, the SADE visits the Krackus home world.
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FAQ
Allied Enemies: questions readers ask
What is Allied Enemies about?
Tensions escalate across the Imperium Empire. Dwerves hunt for new Krackus worlds to raid. The Imperium executors hope to put an end to the huge armed ship’s rampage, and they delegate the duty to those imperators with the most experience against the empire’s invaders.
Where does Allied Enemies fall in the Earthers' saga?
Allied Enemies is book 8 of 14 in the Gate Ghosts series, one of the four series that make up the Earthers’ saga. It follows Deadly Gambits and comes before Chaotic Futures.
Do I need to read the earlier books before Allied Enemies?
It reads best in order. Allied Enemies is book 8 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 Allied Enemies available as an audiobook?
Yes. Allied Enemies is available as an audiobook on Audible.
Can I read a sample of Allied Enemies 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 Allied Enemies?
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 Allied Enemies come in?
Allied Enemies is published in e-book and audiobook. Print and e-book editions are sold through Amazon. The audiobook is on Audible.
Who wrote Allied Enemies?
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.