Chaotic Futures

Gate Ghosts, Book 9

De: S. H. Jucha

Narrado por: Nicole Poole

Cremsylon and his companions visited the center of the Imperium Empire. That provided an opportunity for Kreus, the first Krackus SADE, to contact the Imperium governor, an AI who controls the planet’s communications. It’s also the repository for the empire’s critical data.

The visit to Imperium happens, not once, but twice. Each time, Kreus spends time perusing the governor’s records, invasions that the AI is incapable of stopping. These intrusions initiate an odd sequence of events.

Grageth, the executor of a territory that the conclave has commandeered, hatches a plan to recover his worlds, which are now protected by conclave warships. He intends to replace a peacekeeper’s crew with a copy of the Imperium governor. The AI will be capable of prosecuting a conclave warship without fear.

While en route from Imperium to an orbital construction platform, Grageth’s copy of the governor undergoes a transformation. When Grageth first speaks to the AI, he bestows the name of Janus on the entity. Unbeknownst to him, Janus has become sentient. Not fully comprehending her circumstances, she doesn’t reveal her new capabilities.

Executors Rebtar and Dakargk work with Grageth to assemble a triad of AI-controlled peacekeepers, including Janus. Then the trio is sent to hunt conclave warships.

In another area of Imperium space, the agrarian Woots, who host a group of sisters and the Dwerves, are visited by the conclave. The Liberation arrives with an armada of Trident squadrons.

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a bit slow, lots of table setting

this one didn't have as much action as some installments in this series. had more of the ethical implications of treating new species and digital entities with respect or with fear and violence. looking forward to more action in the next one.

SADEs, Sisters, Conclave!

I continue to rnjoy the continued adventures of the humans and SADEs in this series. A fitting continuation of The Silver Ships.

Fascinating

“Chaotic Futures” is book nine in the Gate Ghost Series by S. J. Jucha. Jucha is a master storyteller and he also excels in character development, making each individual relatable and layered. The author’s ability to blend science fiction with philosophical questions about fate and free will adds depth to the story. The pacing is expertly handled, balancing action-packed sequences with quieter, introspective moments. The plot twists are well-placed, keeping the suspense alive and making the eventual resolutions satisfying and meaningful. If you enjoy a good tale, you must try this series.

I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is thirteen hours and two minutes. Nicole Poole does a good job narrating this series.

confusing story

book cosist different story lines and to many characters what maes it confusing. you need reference back to previous books