One of Three

Cercians, Book 3

By: S. H. Jucha

Narrated by: Nicole Poole

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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Great continuation of the Cersian Series

Scott and Nicole have come together again for an engaging, interesting and well paced sci fi story that continues to build the Silver Ships universe while continuing to grow and engage the characters we've come to love.

Exciting

I just finished reading “One of Three”, the third installment in the Cercians series by S. H. Jucha. I’ve been reading Scott Jucha’s books for some time now, and he has become one of my favorite science fiction authors.

This story offers an intriguing look at how the SAIDS raised funds to support projects aimed at lifting the extreme poor across various worlds. Their efforts had a ripple effect, improving conditions for entire populations. I found that concept both imaginative and inspiring. I can’t wait for the next episode to be released.

I listened to this as an audiobook from Audible. The narration runs twelve hours and fifty-five minutes, and Nicole Poole continues to deliver an excellent performance throughout the series.