// SYSTEM-LOG: 21 CHAPTERS DEPLOYED – BETA READERS WANTED & TEASER TUESDAYS INCOMING
// TRANSMISSION: SECTOR_GLOBAL // ENGLISH_EDITION
// MILESTONE: 21_CHAPTERS_TRANSLATED
// STATUS: FIELD_TESTING_ACTIVE
// DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
Late nights, countless cups of black coffee, and neon reflections on the rain-streaked terminal glass: A major milestone on the global roadmap has just been cleared.
The first 21 chapters of „Meridas 5 – Volume 1: A Noir Thriller“ are officially translated, line-edited, and formatted in English. That’s more than a third of the entire 568-page manuscript brought across the language border — and the razor-sharp dialogue, oppressive synth-noir tension, and relentless pacing of the city are hitting exactly the right frequencies.
🔍 Calling All Field Operatives: Beta Readers Wanted!
Translating hard-boiled cyberpunk noir isn’t just about technical grammar; it’s about cadence, grit, and street-level atmosphere. While the first 50-page sample is already circulating, we’re now ready to open the next batch of chapters to a dedicated circle of test readers.
We are looking for beta readers who:
- Love cyberpunk, gritty detective noir, dystopian sci-fi, or urban tech-thrillers.
- Have a sharp eye for natural-sounding English dialogue, pacing, and atmospheric immersion.
- Are willing to provide honest, constructive feedback on translated chapter drops.
What You Get as a Field Reader:
- Early Access: Read new chapter packages long before the official global release.
- Free ARC Edition: A complimentary Advance Review Copy (DRM-free EPUB / PDF) of the complete English novel upon publication.
- Official Acknowledgment: An exclusive mention in the book’s official acknowledgments dossier.
📩 Ready to step into the rain?
Send a quick email with the subject „Beta Reader Meridas 5“ to:
👉 jona@jonasolv.com
(Feel free to mention your favorite sci-fi/noir books or what formats you prefer to read on).
⚡ Incoming Next Week: Teaser Tuesdays!
To celebrate passing Chapter 21 and keep the transmission stream flowing, we are establishing a fixed cadence starting next week: Teaser Tuesday!
Every Tuesday, I’ll be dropping an exclusive, bite-sized slice of Meridas 5 in English:
- Unfiltered dialogue snippets between Investigator David Dean and the shadows of the city.
- Atmospheric prose excerpts showcasing the world-building and neon-lit decay of Meridas 5.
- Classified case dossier fragments and world lore.
Keep your receptors tuned — the first drop lands next Tuesday!
🎧 Start Exploring Meridas 5 Today
Can’t wait until Tuesday? You can already dive into the case right now:
- ➔ DOWNLOAD THE FREE 50-PAGE SAMPLE (PDF & EPUB)
- ➔ IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE OFFICIAL NOIR SOUNDTRACK
- ➔ EXPLORE THE VOLUME 1 CASE DOSSIER
Thank you to everyone supporting the English translation journey. Grab your trench coat, watch your back, and welcome to Meridas 5.
End of transmission.
// Jona Solv