On the Precipice - Macmahon, Brianna

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Résumé :
Power. Influence. Control. In New Caelus, the political capital of Imperium, everyone wants something, but very few will attain it... Imperium, one of the most powerful societies in the universe, stands on the edge of a generation-defining election. The Imperial people must decide: Will they continue backing the Expansionist Party, which seeks to destroy their greatest rival, the Core, through overwhelming military force, or will they turn to the Affiliate Party, which aims to weaken the Core through political pressure? Power in Imperium rests with the Keepers, the elite ruling class. From their ranks, seven Lord Regents serve as joint rulers, each guided by a Prophate-a religious adviser tasked with offering spiritual counsel. Some Prophates are content with their place in Imperial society, while others are more political, with ambitions that perhaps exceed their of?ce... Raelynn Mabry, a recent graduate of the Keeper system, is unexpectedly drawn into this world of power and intrigue when she begins working for Lord Regent Levin Liston, the enigmatic leader of the Affiliate Party. As his prot?g?, Raelynn is thrust into Liston's bitter political struggle against Lord Regent Cyno Banner, the formidable leader of the Expansionist Party. Liston is pursuing a controversial alliance with the Civitan, a former Core-governed territory that fought against Imperium in the devastating decades-long Glass War. While some Imperials distrust the Civitan, others think it can help Imperium force the Core into submission. Caught in the middle, Raelynn must navigate shifting loyalties and hidden agendas. As Election Day approaches, choices are made, and alliances are drawn-or destroyed. The future of Imperium hangs in the balance, and the stakes have never been higher....

Biographie:
Brianna MacMahon is a multi-award-winning author who hails from Corning, NY. A lifelong writer, she began to hone her skills at Hartwick College, where she took many creative writing classes. As a history and political science major, Brianna learned about different political systems and became interested in creating her own universe-with its own unique political system. She furthered her knowledge by attaining an MA in political science from Syracuse University, which she finished in the momentous year 2020. When she is not writing, Brianna enjoys reading, hanging out with her family, playing RPGs, and watching her favorite comfort shows on repeat....

Sommaire:
Power. Influence. Control. In New Caelus, the political capital of Imperium, everyone wants something, but very few will attain it . . . Imperium, one of the most powerful societies in the universe, is on the brink of a generation-defining electoral cycle. Will Imperials continue to support the Expansionist Party, which favors annihilating their chief rival, the Core, through military measures, or will Imperials vote for the Affiliate Party, which favors weakening the Core through political pressure? In Imperial society, Keepers are the top social class, and they control the government. At a given time, seven Keepers serve as Lord Regents, who are the joint rulers of Imperium, and each Lord Regent has a religious adviser-a Prophate-who is meant to offer them spiritual guidance. Some Prophates are content with their place in Imperial society, while others are more political, with ambitions that perhaps exceed their office . . . Through strange circumstances, Raelynn Mabry, a recent graduate of the Keeper system, begins working for Levin Liston, the Lord Regent of Diplomacy and the leader of the Affiliate Party. Raelynn becomes embroiled in the political rivalry between Liston and Cyno Banner, the Lord Regent of War and Defense, the leader of the Expansionist Party, and the current Head of the Assembly. Liston is trying to negotiate an alliance with the Civitan, a power that has recently seceded from the Core, but this alliance is not exactly popular. Indeed, most Expansionists oppose it, as they question whether the Civitan, which had fought against Imperium during the decades-long Glass War, can be trusted. As Liston's prot?g?, Raelynn helps him work with the Civitan, all while trying to navigate her new place in the world. As Imperium nears Election Day, choices are made, and alliances are drawn-or destroyed. The future of Imperium hangs in the balance, and the stakes have never been higher....