A Brief, Interminable Peace
After years of service in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Alexis Carew finds herself adrift—physically and emotionally—on her homeworld of Dalthus IV. Haunted by injuries and political intrigue from her last mission, Alexis struggles to reclaim the precision and strength that once made her a formidable officer. But even the peace of a quiet retreat proves elusive when shadowy threats from her past resurface.
Summoned by the Queen herself, Alexis is thrust back into the heart of interstellar danger and royal politics. Old foes, tangled allegiances, and whispers of betrayal force her to navigate a perilous path between duty and defiance. With her skills and honor tested like never before, Alexis must decide where her loyalties truly lie and how far she’s willing to go to protect those she loves.
In this seventh thrilling installment of the Alexis Carew series, J.A. Sutherland weaves a tale of resilience, intrigue, and the unbreakable spirit of one woman determined to forge her destiny among the stars.
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In the quiet hours of early morning, aboard a sailboat moored off Florida’s Gulf Coast, J.A. Sutherland charts courses through the stars—not just with maps and sails, but with words. Best known for his Alexis Carew series, a blend of naval adventure and space-faring science fiction, Sutherland has carved out a niche that feels both nostalgically historical and thrillingly futuristic.
Before he was an author, Sutherland was a software developer with a deep love of classic literature and old sailing ships. That unlikely combination laid the keel for Into the Dark, the first book in his ongoing series that reads like Horatio Hornblower on the high seas of space. His writing is steeped in age-of-sail tradition, but instead of wooden decks and rigging, his ships cut through the vacuum with the grace of 18th-century frigates.
Alexis Carew
In a universe where solar sails catch starlight and honor is as binding as the Articles of War, the Alexis Carew series reimagines the age of sail in the vast theater of space. Set in a future that feels uncannily like the past, this gripping space opera unfolds across wooden-decked ships that drift through the void, governed by the iron discipline and maritime customs of Nelson’s navy—only this time, the sea is the stars.
Alexis Carew consists of seven books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
