Cercians · Book 1 of 6
Clash of Wills
SADEs Hector and Trixie discover the world where the colonists of the Terminus, the fifth colony ship, settled. Unfortunately, their Trident squadrons arrive at the worst possible time and catastrophe strikes.
Overview
Clash of Wills
SADEs Hector and Trixie discover the world where the colonists of the Terminus, the fifth colony ship, settled. Unfortunately, their Trident squadrons arrive at the worst possible time and catastrophe strikes. The powerful fleets of three races are fighting for possession of a beatific world, Cercia. The Trident squadrons are occupied by SADEs skilled in exploration, astronomy, and data research.
They’re unprepared for the onslaught of deadly probes, fighters, and warships directed against them. SADEs are forced to abandon their damaged Tridents and make for the planet. Only two Tridents manage to make it safely into the planet’s lower orbit. Hector sends an emergency message to Omnia, which finds its way to the Imperium Empire. He calls for support, warning the Omnians to come in two waves, aggressors first and support second.
The first wave’s individuals learn that the local race was uplifted by the Messinants. This aquatic race, the Cercians, developed the ability to phase shift their presence, leaving real space to appear at great distances from their starting points. This unique capability and the unusual coincidence of three enemy races arriving at the same time make the newcomers suspicious. While waiting for the second wave of defenders, the individuals of the first wave resort to unusual tactics to teach the enemy races some harsh lessons.
An unexpected asset is a young colonist, Sadie, who can shift with unbelievable power.
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FAQ
Clash of Wills: questions readers ask
What is Clash of Wills about?
SADEs Hector and Trixie discover the world where the colonists of the Terminus, the fifth colony ship, settled. Unfortunately, their Trident squadrons arrive at the worst possible time and catastrophe strikes. The powerful fleets of three races are fighting for possession of a beatific world, Cercia.
Where does Clash of Wills fall in the Earthers' saga?
Clash of Wills is book 1 of 6 in the Cercians series, one of the four series that make up the Earthers’ saga. It opens the series and is followed by Enemy at Bay.
Do I need to read the earlier books before Clash of Wills?
Not strictly. Clash of Wills opens the Cercians series, so it works as a starting point. Readers new to the saga usually begin with The Silver Ships, the first book of the first series, and read forward from there.
Is Clash of Wills available as an audiobook?
Yes. Clash of Wills is available as an audiobook on Audible.
Can I read a sample of Clash of Wills 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 Clash of Wills?
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 Clash of Wills come in?
Clash of Wills is published in e-book and audiobook. Print and e-book editions are sold through Amazon. The audiobook is on Audible.
Who wrote Clash of Wills?
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.