// SYSTEM-LOG: 29 OF 62 CHAPTERS TRANSLATED – HALFWAY MARK IN SIGHT & TIKTOK GIVEAWAY
// TRANSMISSION: SECTOR_GLOBAL // ENGLISH_EDITION
// MILESTONE: 29_OF_62_CHAPTERS_TRANSLATED
// STATUS: MIDPOINT_IN_RADAR
// DATE: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Rain hums against the terminal glass, the dual monitors illuminate the smoke-tinged air, and the data packets are streaming across the border without pause: We have just unlocked the next major milestone on the English translation road!
As of tonight, 29 out of 62 chapters of „Meridas 5 – Volume 1: A Noir Thriller“ are fully translated, line-edited, and formatted.
That means we’re standing right at the threshold of the 50% halfway mark of this massive 568-page cyberpunk noir monolith. The velocity is high, David Dean’s dry, cynical tone cuts through the neon haze with razor precision, and the tension in the translated prose is electric.
⚡ Translating the Underbelly: From Chapter 21 to 29
Just one week ago, we logged the breakthrough past Chapter 21. Pushing through the next eight chapters has been an intense dive into the heart of the conspiracy:
- Dialogue Cadence: Hard-boiled detective dialogue in English requires absolute surgical accuracy. The rhythm between Dean, his contacts, and the dangerous players in the upper corporate tiers feels raw, direct, and immersive.
- Worldbuilding Depth: Translating the unique slang, technical jargon, and dystopian atmosphere of Meridas 5 into gripping English without losing an ounce of its signature noir flair.
- Testing & Polish: Chapter by chapter, the lines are read aloud, checked against the German original, and refined until the mood hits with total impact.
🎁 TikTok Giveaway Alert: 3 Copies to Win!
To celebrate our translation speed and welcome more operatives into the fold, we are currently running an official giveaway on our TikTok channel!
👉 Watch the Giveaway Video & Enter on TikTok
The Protocol Details:
- Deadline: Sunday evening, September 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM CEST (20:00).
- Winners: 3 lucky operatives will be drawn from the comments!
- International Perks: If you are an international winner, you will receive the finished English edition directly upon release!
- How to Enter: Head over to the TikTok video via the link above, watch the broadcast, and follow the instructions in the post to drop your entry in the comments.
Don’t let the clock run out—make sure your frequency is registered before Sunday night!
🔍 Field Operatives: Beta Readers Wanted
Our call for English beta readers from last week is still wide open! If you want to get your hands on upcoming chapter drops before anyone else and help shape the final polish of the English edition:
We are looking for readers who:
- Love cyberpunk, gritty detective noir, tech-thrillers, or dystopian sci-fi.
- Enjoy giving constructive feedback on pacing, dialogue flow, and atmospheric immersion.
📩 Join the test circle:
Send a message with the subject „Beta Reader Meridas 5“ to:
👉 jona@jonasolv.com
🎧 Start Exploring Meridas 5 Right Now
You don’t have to wait for the release or the giveaway drawing to start exploring the rain-soaked alleys:
- ➔ DOWNLOAD THE FREE 50-PAGE SAMPLE (PDF & EPUB)
- ➔ IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE OFFICIAL NOIR SOUNDTRACK
- ➔ EXPLORE THE VOLUME 1 CASE DOSSIER
Keep your receptors tuned. Thank you for following the signal and joining us on this journey.
End of transmission.
// Jona Solv