Modesitt continues his bestselling Saga of Recluce with his twenty-second book in the long-running series. Fairhaven Rising follows The Mage-Fire War. Sixteen years have passed since the mage Beltur helped to found the town of Fairhaven, and Taelya, Beltur's adopted niece, is now a white mage undercaptain in the Road Guards of Fairhaven. Fairhaven's success under the Council has become an impediment to the ambition of several rulers, and the mages protecting the town are seen as a threat. Taelya, a young and untried mage, will find herself at the heart of a conspiracy to destroy her home and the people she loves, and she may not be powerful enough to stop it in time. Saga of Recluce #1 The Magic of Recluce / #2 The Towers of the Sunset / #3 The Order War / #4 The Magic Engineer / #5 The Death of Chaos / #6 Fall of Angels / #7 The Chaos Balance / #8 The White Order / #9 Colors of Chaos / #10 Magi’i of Cyador / #11 Scion of Cyador / #12 Wellspring of Chaos / #13 Ordermaster / #14 Natural Order Mage / #15 Mage-Guard of Hamor / #16 Arms-Commander / #17 Cyador’s Heirs / #18 Heritage of Cyador / #19 The Mongrel Mage / #20 Outcasts of Order / #21 The Mage-Fire War / #22 Fairhaven Rising Story Collection: Recluce Tales Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. The Imager Portfolio The Corean Chronicles The Spellsong Cycle The Ghost Books The Ecolitan Matter At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

As a favor to a friend, Henriette O'Swyer Collins, a widow and retired Missouri journalist, sets out to clear the name of a young man accused of murdering his wife. A dangerous investigation and she has to use mace to save herself. By the author of Dead Man's Island.

"The Fair Haven" by Samuel Butler is a completely unique and satirical paintings that delves into non secular and theological themes, offered in the form of a dialogue. Published anonymously, the book explores Butler's skepticism towards traditional religious beliefs and his critique of the inconsistencies observed in Christian doctrine. The narrative unfolds as a communication between characters, Smith and Brown, who discuss subjects related to religion, morality, and the nature of God. Brown represents a religious believer, whilst Smith adopts a extra skeptical and rational attitude. Through their talk, Butler engages in a witty and regularly humorous exam of spiritual dogma, tough the traditional tenets of Christianity. One of the wonderful elements of "The Fair Haven" is its unconventional approach to theological discourse. By adopting a satirical and dialogic format, Butler offers readers with a concept-scary exploration of religious thoughts, inviting them to impeach and rethink their personal beliefs. The book displays Butler's broader intellectual pastimes, which include his fascination with evolution and the connection among technology and religion. While preserving a funny tone, Butler addresses severe theological questions, making "The Fair Haven" a concept-upsetting and unconventional contribution to the discussions of faith and reason within the past due 19th century.