A Brief, Interminable Peace

In the seventh installment of the Alexis Carew series by J.A. Sutherland, Lieutenant Alexis Carew returns to her homeworld of Dalthus IV after a tumultuous stint in the Royal Navy, grappling with physical and emotional scars. Summoned by the Queen, she is quickly drawn back into a web of political intrigue and looming threats, forcing her to confront old enemies and complex loyalties. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of duty and betrayal, Alexis must summon her resolve to protect those she cares about while rediscovering her strength among the stars.