Pyreans · Book 4 of 4
Veklocks
A triumvirate of Veklocks, emissaries of the Tsargit, the alliance governing body, negotiates with Harbour, the Pyrean envoy, about critical projects the Pyreans need. But it’s possible that the Veklocks ask for too much in return.
Overview
Veklocks
A triumvirate of Veklocks, emissaries of the Tsargit, the alliance governing body, negotiates with Harbour, the Pyrean envoy, about critical projects the Pyreans need. But it’s possible that the Veklocks ask for too much in return. The Veklocks require the Pyreans to explore the extent of the Colony’s usurpation of domes. The Colony is composed of two insectoid species, the grays and the reds.
They’re aggressive three- and five-meter long insectoids with venomous pincers that live for the expansion of their race. The Pyreans already lost one member of their team on their first exploration and are hesitant to meet the Colony again, unless they’re better prepared. Harbour and Jessie, her advisor, have an opportunity to demand a high price from the Tsargit through their negotiations with the Veklocks.
But will it be worth the risk to their team to bring back the information the council demands? After negotiations are concluded, Harbour and Jessie are shocked to learn that the Tsargit council is not to be trusted. The council uses the Veklocks as intermediaries so they might later deny various aspects of the agreement as having not been fulfilled. Before the journey to encounter the Colony, Harbour requests a plebiscite to restore the original conditions of Pyre’s government.
If passed, and the Pyrean downsiders lose the subsequent election, it could spell the end of their power. The leader of the downsiders’ council is determined not to let that happen any circumstances.
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Veklocks: questions readers ask
What is Veklocks about?
A triumvirate of Veklocks, emissaries of the Tsargit, the alliance governing body, negotiates with Harbour, the Pyrean envoy, about critical projects the Pyreans need. But it’s possible that the Veklocks ask for too much in return. The Veklocks require the Pyreans to explore the extent of the Colony’s usurpation of domes.
Where does Veklocks fall in the Earthers' saga?
Veklocks is book 4 of 4 in the Pyreans series, one of the four series that make up the Earthers’ saga. It is the most recent book in the series and follows Jatouche.
Do I need to read the earlier books before Veklocks?
It reads best in order. Veklocks is book 4 of the Pyreans series and carries forward characters and events from the earlier books. The reading order page lays out the full saga.
Is Veklocks available as an audiobook?
Yes. Veklocks is available as an audiobook on Audible, narrated by Nicole Poole.
Can I read a sample of Veklocks 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 Veklocks?
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 Veklocks come in?
Veklocks is published in e-book, softcover and audiobook. Print and e-book editions are sold through Amazon. The audiobook is on Audible.
Who wrote Veklocks?
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.