When an exhausted nation elects President Monroe Davenport for his promise of stability they get more than they bargained for. He reinterpretes law to plunge the nation into authoritarianism masked by calm rhetoric. A resistance, fueled by words and memory, rises to challenge their leader in this layered narrative that grows darker and more revealing with each read.This version of The Third Flame has been enhanced with a stylized font and layout for a better reader experience.