Held from October 7 to 11, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse brought together members of the international book and media industry for a five-day celebration of literature, publishing, and creative exchange. As one of the major meeting points for the global publishing community, the fair created a space where publishers, authors, literary agents, booksellers, rights professionals, distributors, and other industry representatives could meet, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beyond showcasing books from different parts of the world, the event encouraged meaningful conversations about the future of publishing, the changing interests of readers, and the many ways stories can reach audiences across languages and cultures.
Among the titles represented by Citi of Books at this international literary gathering is “Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising” by Mark Gaebler and Anthony Gaebler. The book joins a diverse collection of literary works featured at the fair, representing the creativity, unique perspectives, and storytelling approaches that make the publishing world vibrant and diverse. Its presence at the event offers an opportunity to introduce the author’s work to a broader international audience while contributing to the exchange of stories and ideas among readers, authors, and publishing professionals. Through the representation of titles across various genres and themes, Citi of Books continues to support opportunities for authors to expand their reach and connect with new audiences in the global literary community.
“Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising” by Mark Gaebler and Anthony Gaebler is an expansive military science-fiction epic that introduces readers to a richly imagined galaxy filled with interstellar empires, ancient mysteries, fierce alien enemies, political intrigue, and unforgettable heroes.
For over 50 years, Mark R. Gaebler has been crafting stories of war, honor, betrayal, and redemption, stories born not only from imagination, but from lived experience. A former Army Infantry soldier who served in Vietnam, Mark understands conflict not as spectacle, but as consequence. His writing carries the weight of history, the psychology of command, and the moral cost of survival. But beyond the battlefield, there is heart.
Anthony Gaebler is very creative and has a multitude of stories that would enthrall and delight readers and potentially the viewing public. He has degrees in modeling and animation and is the primary creative mind behind the “Yankee Trader” series. He is a hard worker and relentless in his pursuit of excellence in storytelling. As a person he is highly intelligent, well versed on a variety of subjects and a great conversationalist who is well grounded in the real world.
As the first book in the Chronicles of the Yankee Trader series, the novel follows the rise of Spartus Empress Neravia, a gifted warrior and leader whose courage, loyalty, and determination place her at the center of a conflict that threatens entire civilizations.
Set in a universe where humanity is only one of many intelligent species, the story explores the Spartus Empire, a powerful warrior culture locked in an ongoing struggle against the brutal and expansionist Voxx. Through large-scale battles, political maneuvering, military training, and deeply personal relationships, the novel combines the scope of space opera with the emotional depth of character-driven storytelling.
“Chronicles of the Yankee Trader: Empress Rising” is both an action-packed adventure and the beginning of a larger saga that promises secrets buried in the distant past, conflicts that span the stars, and destinies that will shape the future of entire worlds.
Citi of Books at the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 — showcasing stories from diverse voices and creating opportunities for authors and their books to reach new markets, connect with global audiences, and inspire readers beyond borders.
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