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Ryan Farraday has a history of rejection in love, manipulation by colleagues in and out of battle, and his own racism and other prejudices. The veteran of a plethora of disappointments and dangers discovers a sinless community in British Columbia. Additionally, the people are natives whose ethnicity, lifestyles, and philosophies are alien to his experiences. As Farraday acclimates to them—as much as he is able to—he becomes attracted to a woman named Lunara, whose personality and feelings for Farraday differ significantly from those of other women whom he has known periodically and currently, such as Elizabeth Malone, with whom he has had a long duet of passion covered in dysfunction. Trouble begins within the once peaceful environment that has known no sin.
The narrative raises some intriguing questions. Can a human whose life has been steeped in trouble cause trouble in a community that does not know sin? Can a person who may, ultimately, not be able to accept a form of redemption be redeemed by positive influences? The complications of Farraday's life, including Elizabeth and her extremely familiar, blunt, and material demands, as well as the men with whom he has lived, fought, and helped mutually to survive in a multitude of critical situations, are still with him, in his thoughts and deeds, to be acknowledged as real and significant. The protagonist, who has lived in both worlds, must try to resolve the complexities. Farraday, who has not often been accustomed to making altruistic sacrifices for love or valor, is faced with a choice that will allow him to discover his soul. Gargrave has written a thought-provoking novel that will undoubtedly give its fans much to discuss and contemplate.
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A 2026 Eric Hoffer Book Award Category Finalist