Echoes of Deception: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, #3

By Chuck Anderson

In a galaxy riven by suspicion and political intrigue, Captain Alara Niven and her crew on the USS Echo undertake a perilous covert operation that risks destabilizing the fragile peace. As they navigate a complex web of diplomatic intrigue and treachery, they must confront an ancient, powerful alien technology that could reshape the galaxy - and uncover the shocking secrets about their past. In "Echoes of Deception," a gripping tale of espionage, heroism, and the unyielding human spirit, the lines between truth and illusion are blurred, and one captain must go to the limits to preserve the fragile balance of a universe teetering on the edge of chaos.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mead Hall Media
• Release date: Jun 4, 2024
• ISBN: 9798227613288

Chuck Anderson

Chuck Anderson is an author and artist based in Colorado. Chuck can often be found trail-running through the stunning Colorado landscape when he's not crafting imaginative tales or creating artwork. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys camping in the majestic Rocky Mountains with his trusty little trailer. Chuck's love for the natural beauty of his home state infuses his creative work with a strong sense of place and adventure.

Book preview

CHAPTER 1

The soft hum of the quantum engines reverberated through the sleek silver corridors of the USS Echo as Captain Alara Niven strode purposefully toward the briefing room. Her steps were measured, belying the complex thoughts courting her mind. The summons from the United Earth Government (UEG) headquarters had been marked with urgency and secrecy. It had come through on a secure channel, the encrypted message flashing across her console like a beacon in the dead of night. As Alara read the message, a fleeting shadow crossed her face—a hint of something she quickly masked. Whatever news it held was clearly important enough to interrupt their current mission, a routine patrol of the outer colonies. She wondered, not for the first time, about the true purpose behind their orders.

As the doors slid open with a soft hiss, Alara was greeted by the sight of her senior crew members, their faces etched with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. She nodded in acknowledgment, her expression betraying nothing of her unease, before taking her place at the head of the table. The weight of their expectant gazes settled upon her, heavy with unspoken questions.

Thank you all for assembling on such short notice, Alara began calmly and authoritatively. We have received a covert mission from UEG Command."

The room fell silent, the weight of her words settling upon the crew like a tangible