Gate Ghosts · Book 14 of 14
Imperium's Demise
The conclave’s forces had reached a tipping point. Due to the vast expanse occupied by the empire’s thirty-five territories, Admiral Cordelia and Commander Tocknicka previously had to bide their time.
Overview
Imperium's Demise
The conclave’s forces had reached a tipping point. Due to the vast expanse occupied by the empire’s thirty-five territories, Admiral Cordelia and Commander Tocknicka previously had to bide their time. They employed discreet tactical actions to harass the Krackus overseers and their mercenaries, the Radags. Now, Tridents in the hundreds and multiple Quadrants, with their experienced crews, were in place to deliver strategic actions against the Imperium Empire.
There was a major unknown. Tens of peacekeeper patrol fleets were sent home to the Paltur system. The admiral was aware of the unrest among the Krackus fleet commanders about the executors’ cruel orders, but she didn’t know what the commanders would do if numerous conclave ships arrived at Imperium. Tarbar and Parvelt continued to shine a light with their broadcasts on the executors’ excesses.
Listening to the broadcasts, Imperium citizens grew more restless cycle by cycle hearing of their leaders’ egregious misdeeds. Another thing challenged the conclave’s success. The admiral wished for a bloodless revolution for the empire. It’s swath of space was so large that the assembly mustn’t be toppled in a coup. That would endanger the delicate economic balance that existed among worlds.
To succeed, the admiral needed the executors to abandon their positions. That would be difficult as the executors through many annuals had accumulated fantastic wealth and enjoyed unlimited power. Time would tell if the admiral could manage a peaceful transition for Imperium worlds.
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Imperium's Demise: questions readers ask
What is Imperium's Demise about?
The conclave’s forces had reached a tipping point. Due to the vast expanse occupied by the empire’s thirty-five territories, Admiral Cordelia and Commander Tocknicka previously had to bide their time. They employed discreet tactical actions to harass the Krackus overseers and their mercenaries, the Radags.
Where does Imperium's Demise fall in the Earthers' saga?
Imperium's Demise is book 14 of 14 in the Gate Ghosts series, one of the four series that make up the Earthers’ saga. It is the most recent book in the series and follows Fatal Flaws.
Do I need to read the earlier books before Imperium's Demise?
It reads best in order. Imperium's Demise is book 14 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 Imperium's Demise available as an audiobook?
Not yet. Imperium's Demise is currently available in e-book and softcover. Forty-two of the forty-four novels in the saga are narrated, so the audiobook usually follows the print release.
Can I read a sample of Imperium's Demise 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 Imperium's Demise?
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 Imperium's Demise come in?
Imperium's Demise is published in e-book and audiobook. Print and e-book editions are sold through Amazon. The audiobook is on Audible.
Who wrote Imperium's Demise?
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.