Cercians · Book 3 of 6
One of Three
Conclave warships fended off four enemy fleets intent on attacking the Malia system. No one believes the fighting is finished.
Overview
One of Three
Conclave warships fended off four enemy fleets intent on attacking the Malia system. No one believes the fighting is finished. As anticipated, a fifth fleet of more sophisticated warships arrives. The commanders are armed with information from the previously defeated races, making it more difficult for the conclave to defend Cercia, the inhabited planet. In an effort to diminish Messinant power over mercenary races, Vice Admiral Mila Pappas leads the first wave to gain a new ally, the Ondas.
However, Mila’s arrival at the Kega military base ignites a mutiny headed by two commanding officers. In the midst of the rebellion, the Darmian defenders and their friends, Sadie and Orgeth, are arrested and imprisoned. The fight to get free takes all the ingenuity they can muster. Still, heavy prices are paid. Miranda and Z choose a different path to locate the Messinants. Conversations with Luminance, an imprisoned Messinant, indicate an opportunity.
The protectors request the aid of a freighter captain and his combat veterans. At a far distant Messinant dome, the protectors speak with Luminance. When he leaves, they follow his ship. Cycles of searching lead them to a Messinant world and an underground incarceration system. Knowing Messinant paranoia, extreme caution is exercised in investigating the incarceration tunnel. It proves to be a smart decision.
A deadly trap set for anyone mistakenly attempting to discover the source of Messinant energy is ignited.
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FAQ
One of Three: questions readers ask
What is One of Three about?
Conclave warships fended off four enemy fleets intent on attacking the Malia system. No one believes the fighting is finished. As anticipated, a fifth fleet of more sophisticated warships arrives.
Where does One of Three fall in the Earthers' saga?
One of Three is book 3 of 6 in the Cercians series, one of the four series that make up the Earthers’ saga. It follows Enemy at Bay and comes before Beyond the Gate.
Do I need to read the earlier books before One of Three?
It reads best in order. One of Three is book 3 of the Cercians series and carries forward characters and events from the earlier books. The reading order page lays out the full saga.
Is One of Three available as an audiobook?
Yes. One of Three is available as an audiobook on Audible.
Can I read a sample of One of Three 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 One of Three?
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 One of Three come in?
One of Three is published in e-book and audiobook. Print and e-book editions are sold through Amazon. The audiobook is on Audible.
Who wrote One of Three?
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.