L. E. Modesitt Jr. je uznávaným autorom sci-fi a fantasy románov, najznámejší pre svoju fantasy sériu Sága o Recluce. Jeho rozsiahla kariéra zahŕňala rôznorodé profesie, od námorného pilota po environmentálneho konzultanta a univerzitného lektora. Tieto skúsenosti obohacujú jeho tvorbu, v ktorej skúma zložité spoločenské a politické systémy. Jeho písanie sa vyznačuje premyslenými svetmi a hlbokým skúmaním ľudskej povahy.
Book five of the saga of Recluce, continuing the story of Lerris. Lerris has settled in Kyphros where his wife is the sub-commander of the autarch's military forces. The world is in turmoil and forces from Hamor are about to invade. Lerris must exercise his powers of wizardry to save his world.
In his impressive hardcover debut, L.E. Modesitt crafts a grand fantasy narrative that explores the classic battle between good and evil. Transitioning from fast-paced science fiction, Modesitt steps into the realm of fantasy with a carefully plotted story centered on the growth of a young magician, Lerris. He confronts profound moral dilemmas, building a rich atmosphere and presenting Lerris with intellectual challenges that resonate deeply. Faced with the choice of permanent exile from Recluce or embarking on a complex journey known as dangergeld, Lerris opts for the latter, a path fraught with danger and uncertainty. Though magic is seldom openly discussed, Lerris discovers his innate talent during rigorous training, essential for his survival against the unchecked power of the Chaos Wizards. As he navigates his quest, he encounters a gray magician who mentors him in harnessing his abilities and reveals the devastation wrought by Chaos in past conflicts. Lerris’s journey leads him through strange lands and ruins, culminating in a climactic battle against the embodiment of Chaos. Ultimately, he seeks knowledge, power, and true wisdom, marking the beginning of an epic saga.
Only the land of Khel remains uncommitted to Bhayar's rule. Their decision could mean a lasting peace, or more conflict across an already war-ravaged realm.
Modesitt continues his bestselling Saga of Recluce with his 20th book in the long-running series.
The story follows Rhenn as he navigates his new role as imager liaison to the Civic Patrol of L'Excelsis, facing immediate challenges from the reluctant Commander. Tasked with patrolling a dangerous district, he contends with the threat posed by a vengeful High Holder whose son Rhenn injured in self-defense. As he grapples with these obstacles, the narrative explores themes of duty, danger, and the consequences of past actions in a richly developed fantasy world.
The saga of Recluce by L.E. Modesitt, Jr., has become one of the standard works of fantasy in the 1990s. VOYA says, "Modesitt's logical structure of the interrelationship of order and chaos, magic and technology, is one of the most through in modern fantasy. The personal growth of his characters and the depiction of their world, it well-written and credible - and involves the reader... The serious fantasy reader will revel in Modesitt's work." Launched with The Magic of Recluce, the novels of Recluce have gone on to sell over a million copies in paperback.The most recent of the Recluce novels, Fall of Angels, introduced the engineer/smith Nylan, the only man among the leadership of the company of "angels" marooned on a high plateau in the west of Candar, and perhaps the one person most responsible for their survival. But the angels are a matriarchal band, and so Nylan must leave his companions and seek a life elsewhere. He travels down from the plateau into the world of warring kingdoms and strange magics with his companion, Ayrlyn, the healer, and his infant son. They are in search of a place to lead a peaceful life, but they look different from the locals, and their talents are most valued in battle - and so the war between chaos and order begins again.The Chaos Balance is the seventh book of the saga of Recluce.
Sub commander Quaeryt, appointed by his brother-in-law Lord Bhayar, leads an invading army into Bovaria to retaliate against its annexation attempts on Telaryn, while secretly pursuing his own agenda.
A year after the events of Cyador's Heirs, Lerial uses his mastery of Order and Chaos, the competing natural forces that shape his world and define the magic that exists within it, to destroy an Afritan military force crossing into Cigoerne. Five years later, Lerial must lead three companies of troops into Afrit on a mission of mutual interest.