Cercians · Book 4 of 6
Beyond the Gate
Attacks against Cercia appear never-ending, and each mercenary fleet escalates the planet’s danger. The conclave desperately feeds resources to the Malia system to aid its defense.
Overview
Beyond the Gate
Attacks against Cercia appear never-ending, and each mercenary fleet escalates the planet’s danger. The conclave desperately feeds resources to the Malia system to aid its defense. In addition, Minimalist, Luther, and Morgoth double the number of EMP platforms above and below Cercia. With controllers embedded in the EMP platforms, Commander Nira Racine of Outpost Fourteen: Colony Five and the fleet’s SADEs possess the capability to target attacking ships and missiles.
Cremsylon speaks to Orion, the SADE handling Metter drone production. Despite being unfamiliar with the drones’ defensive value, Cremsylon seeks permission from the Metter triumvirate to load dreadnaughts with the conclave versions to aid Cercia. Simultaneously, conclave fleets pursue the means by which to change the social fabrics of races. The first wave under Admiral Mila Pappas undertakes a mission to procure another Onda faction as an ally.
Having destroyed a Juta fleet at Castern, Mila isn’t anxious to engage this faction. At Da-fer, volunteers who help the hamlet subs swell in number until the swath of the planet that supports these destitute individuals is covered by helping hands. Kelley proposes expanding to other Elite planets. However, they don’t know what might await the fleet at a second Elite system. The Retribution accompanies the protectors’ Trident, as Miranda and Z investigate the Messinants.
Their focus is on the newly discovered massive gate dubbed Messinant ship-gate-one. Each piece of information brings the conclave closer to engaging the ancient, secretive race.
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FAQ
Beyond the Gate: questions readers ask
What is Beyond the Gate about?
Attacks against Cercia appear never-ending, and each mercenary fleet escalates the planet’s danger. The conclave desperately feeds resources to the Malia system to aid its defense. In addition, Minimalist, Luther, and Morgoth double the number of EMP platforms above and below Cercia.
Where does Beyond the Gate fall in the Earthers' saga?
Beyond the Gate is book 4 of 6 in the Cercians series, one of the four series that make up the Earthers’ saga. It follows One of Three and comes before Worlds a Plenty.
Do I need to read the earlier books before Beyond the Gate?
It reads best in order. Beyond the Gate is book 4 of the Cercians series and carries forward characters and events from the earlier books. The reading order page lays out the full saga.
Is Beyond the Gate available as an audiobook?
Yes. Beyond the Gate is available as an audiobook on Audible.
Can I read a sample of Beyond the Gate before buying?
Yes. A free excerpt is available as a PDF: download the excerpt. No email or sign-up required.
What formats does Beyond the Gate come in?
Beyond the Gate is published in e-book and audiobook. Print and e-book editions are sold through Amazon. The audiobook is on Audible.
Who wrote Beyond the Gate?
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.