After Earth is destroyed and its population is settled on Mars, the new star Miranda hides a dangerous secret. As Professor Mike Anderson heads into deep space to find another world for humans to live on, Professors George and Cynthia Adams come upon an astounding discovery. Back on Mars, they find King Ramesses III in deep hibernation under the North Pole of Mars. When woken, Ramesses informs them that the people of Earth and Mars have been at war with the Rigilion Empire for the past 15,000 years. Dr. Tom Anderson discovers a gate inside Miranda capable of moving ships from one side of the galaxy to the other. Meanwhile, Emperor Kane, the Rigilion leader, has 2,000 ships ready to wipe out all humanity. It is up to King Ramesses and Admiral Hayes, leader of the Martian space fleet, to protect the people living on Mars. The Miranda Gate is the second book in this exciting new trilogy.