Author Fauneil Fremont Releases New Novel Exploring Faith, Love, and Moral Choice

"The Story of Peter, Ruth, and Evan: Knowing Good and Evil" follows one woman's search for meaning as she confronts both light and darkness through relationships.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

Author Fauneil Fremont has released a new novel titled "The Story of Peter, Ruth, and Evan: Knowing Good and Evil" that follows the journey of a woman named Ruth as she takes a job as a counselor at a retreat and retirement center. As Ruth develops romantic relationships with two men, Peter and Evan, she begins to confront questions of faith, values, and the complexities of good and evil. The novel combines elements of romance, spiritual inquiry, and personal growth as Ruth learns that truly understanding others requires a deeper understanding of herself.

Why it matters

Fremont's novel explores timeless themes of faith, love, and moral choice that are deeply relevant to many readers. By following Ruth's journey of self-discovery, the story invites readers to reflect on their own beliefs, relationships, and the tensions between light and darkness that exist in the world and within ourselves.

The details

In the novel, Ruth leaves home to begin her career as a counselor at a retreat and retirement center. As she settles into her new environment, she finds herself drawn to two men, Peter and Evan, with whom she develops romantic relationships. Through these relationships, Ruth begins to see both the light and darkness in the people around her, which in turn forces her to examine her own spiritual beliefs and the values that guide her decisions.

  • The novel "The Story of Peter, Ruth, and Evan: Knowing Good and Evil" was released on March 6, 2026.

The players

Fauneil Fremont

The author of "The Story of Peter, Ruth, and Evan: Knowing Good and Evil." Fremont was born in Hoskins, Nebraska and later pursued a career as a pipe organist before retiring in San Antonio, Texas.

Ruth

The central character of Fremont's novel, who takes a job as a counselor at a retreat and retirement center and finds herself confronting questions of faith, love, and moral choice through her relationships with two men, Peter and Evan.

Peter

One of the two men with whom Ruth develops a romantic relationship in the novel, and who helps her confront the complexities of good and evil.

Evan

The second man with whom Ruth develops a romantic relationship in the novel, and who also helps her explore questions of faith and moral choice.

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What they’re saying

“The Story of Peter, Ruth, and Evan: Knowing Good and Evil" invites readers into a story where faith influences choices and where the tension between good and evil calls for honesty, courage, and self-reflection.”

— Fauneil Fremont, Author (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

The novel "The Story of Peter, Ruth, and Evan: Knowing Good and Evil" is now available for purchase on Amazon.

The takeaway

Fremont's novel explores timeless themes of faith, love, and moral choice, inviting readers to reflect on their own beliefs, relationships, and the complexities of good and evil that exist both in the world and within ourselves.