Empire Turmoil

Gate Ghosts, Book 10

By: S. H. Jucha

Narrated by: Nicole Poole

Imperium executors face daunting pressure to control their territories. The assembly’s election of a presiding executor upsets the body’s balance of power.

A moderate, Gaketork, wins the election, unseating Rebtar. As required by Imperium law, Rebtar is forced to trade territories with Gaketork. Rebtar inherits a territory where a conclave fleet resides. Despite the Imperium’s peacekeepers being ejected by conclave forces from there, the executor orders both patrol fleets to return. This sets up a dangerous collision between the Krackus fleets and the conclave ships.

Worse for the executors, Cremsylon’s visits to Imperium create unexpected consequences. During the visits, Kreus contacts the planet’s governor. The effects aren’t immediate, but eventually the governor questions discrepancies within executor recordings.

Self-originating queries into executor truthfulness weren't the programmed tasks of an Imperium governor. Subsequently, actions by the governor produce results that Krackus has long feared.

Queller worlds border the Imperium Empire, and this race has its own issues. Two space-time continuums that were closed have reopened. Early exploration by the conclave reveals activity on the far sides. Julien arrives on Devona, the Queller primary home world. His task is to make contact with the race on the far side of the first reopened continuum.

However, Julien discovers the warships guarding the continuum’s far end aren’t from the local race. A more technologically developed race protects three bordering races, and Julien’s overtures to the powerful race are rejected.

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Fascinating

I remember reading the first book of the Silver Ship Series by S. H. Jucha. Jucha masterfully captured my attention and emotions. Now, having just finished the tenth book of the Gate Ghost Series, I am thrilled to say that Jucha has maintained my fascination with his storytelling. He is truly a master of his craft.

Over the years, I have read many space operas, but Jucha’s stories have a philosophical depth that stimulates my mind. His world-building is impressive; his universe is both expansive and immersive, with detailed political systems, unique alien species and rich, intriguing histories. I have followed some of his fascinating, complex characters from book to book and series to series. They feel real and relatable, undergoing significant growth as they grapple with both external threats and internal conflicts. I cannot wait to start the next book.

I read this book as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is thirteen hours and twenty-six minutes long, and Nicole Poole does an excellent job narrating the story.

Another great book in the series

Fantastic story telling I very much enjoyed. Looking forward to the next book. Always something new weaved into the story.

Keeps getting better!

Great continuation of a story with a myriad of twists and turns. A lot of fun!

Love the story.

I like that the good always prevail in the end, The characters are great and the story is compelling. I like the way it makes me feel.