Contrarian

In "Contrarian," the latest installment of L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s gaslamp political fantasy series, newly elected Councilor Steffan Dekkard navigates a turbulent political landscape marked by armed riots, corruption, and conspiracy. As he contends with political infighting, assassination attempts, and a mysterious stolen naval cruiser, Dekkard faces the challenge of unraveling complex power struggles behind a backdrop of societal unrest and violence.