Cercians · Book 2 of 6
Enemy at Bay
The conclave evicts the mercenary forces surrounding Cercia. It gives Mila Pappas the opportunity to lead the first wave on an offensive against these races in their territories.
Overview
Enemy at Bay
The conclave evicts the mercenary forces surrounding Cercia. It gives Mila Pappas the opportunity to lead the first wave on an offensive against these races in their territories. However, Mila’s strategy quickly evolves from one of offense to persuasion. Sadie and the suits are at the forefront of the new campaign. When the carriers practice their unbalanced trade exchanges with the local populations, Sadie shifts the team aboard the ships.
Slowly, information is collected from the carriers’ control centers. A third language, Metter, is added to those of the Zafts and the Ondas. While aboard Metter carriers, the team accumulates information that this race struggles to maintain military par with the Ondas and the Zafts. An idea forms, and it’s decided to ask Metter carrier commanders to relay a messageto their leaders.
Of the three carriers boarded, two commanders comply, while the third resumes his trade route. Despite contention among the Metter triumvirate, the offer to talk is accepted. Suspicion is rife among the Metters’ military leaders forcing discussions to start slowly. The carrier commanders, who initially encountered Sadie and the suits, are instrumental in keeping the dialog open. After a historic initial meeting, Mila chooses to visit Meron, the Metter military base, to continue negotiations.
This is the opportunity to challenge the naysayers who oppose an alliance. Mila's team must convince a triumvirate member and the three commanding officers of the alliance’s value.
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FAQ
Enemy at Bay: questions readers ask
What is Enemy at Bay about?
The conclave evicts the mercenary forces surrounding Cercia. It gives Mila Pappas the opportunity to lead the first wave on an offensive against these races in their territories. However, Mila’s strategy quickly evolves from one of offense to persuasion.
Where does Enemy at Bay fall in the Earthers' saga?
Enemy at Bay is book 2 of 6 in the Cercians series, one of the four series that make up the Earthers’ saga. It follows Clash of Wills and comes before One of Three.
Do I need to read the earlier books before Enemy at Bay?
It reads best in order. Enemy at Bay is book 2 of the Cercians series and carries forward characters and events from the earlier books. The reading order page lays out the full saga.
Is Enemy at Bay available as an audiobook?
Yes. Enemy at Bay is available as an audiobook on Audible.
Can I read a sample of Enemy at Bay 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 Enemy at Bay?
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 Enemy at Bay come in?
Enemy at Bay is published in e-book and audiobook. Print and e-book editions are sold through Amazon. The audiobook is on Audible.
Who wrote Enemy at Bay?
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.