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.
Modesitt continues his bestselling Saga of Recluce with the twenty-first book in this bestselling epic fantasy series. Once again, prejudices against the use of chaos magic force Beltur and his companions to flee their refuge in Axalt. The rulers of nearby Montgren have offered them sanctuary and the opportunity to become the Councilors of the run-down and disintegrating town of Haven. Montegren lacks any mages—white or black—making this seem like the perfect opportunity to start again. However, Beltur and the others must reinstitute law and order, rebuilt parts of the town, deal with brigands—and thwart an invading army.
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.
The third book of the Spellsong Cycle concludes a trilogy featuring Anna Marshall, the music teacher and soprano from the Midwest transported into a fantasy world where magic world to musical principles -- making her a powerful magician. Now known as Regent of Defalk, Anna must battle men who would destroy her and claim Defalk for their own.
Set in a captivating fantasy world, this story features compelling characters that draw readers into their adventures. The richly imagined setting and engaging plot promise an immersive experience, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
In the far future, Earth is just one planet inhabited by humanity, the capital of a long-abandoned interstellar empire. Having renounced the arrogance and pride of empire, the people of Earth have built a new society based on a rigid set of principles that stress environmental conservation and nonaggression. Slowly the planet is recovering from millennia of selfish exploitation and the destruction of wars.Suddenly a former colony's fleet of twelve warships built of nearly indestructible adiamante appears in orbit and tries to intimidate the people of Earth into submission. The people of Earth will not surrender, but their principles also don't allow them to take defensive measures until the fleet actually attacks.Ecktor deJanes is the newly appointed planetary coordinator and has the terrible responsibility of protecting the lives of all the Earth's inhabitants. Somehow he must maintain his society's principles while preventing the fleet from turning the planet into a lifeless ball of rock.
L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is one of the standard setters in fantasy today, and his most famous series is the Saga of Recluce. Each novel fills in pieces of the history of this land where Chaos and Order strive to maintain a magical balance. Magi'i of Cyador marks the beginning of a new tale from deep within the rich depths of the history of Recluce. This is the story of Lorn, a talented boy born into a family of Magi'i. A diligent student of remarkable talent, Lorn lacks only the single most coveted attribute required of a Magus of Cyador: unquestionable loyalty. Lorn is too independent for his own good. So Lorn is forced to become a lancer officer, and he's sent to the frontier to fight off the all-too-frequent barbarian raids-a career that comes with a fifty percent mortality rate. His enemies don't expect him to survive... Lorn is a fresh, new character who will enrich one of today's most important fantasy series: the saga of Recluce.
A standalone military science fiction adventure from, L. E. Modesitt, author of the bestselling Saga of Recluce series, The Parafaith War combines hard science fiction adventure with an insightful examination of the relationship between the sacred and the secular. In the far future among the colonized worlds of the galaxy, there's a war going on between the majority of civilized worlds and a colonial theocracy. Trystin Desoll grows up fighting against religious fanatics and becomes a hero, a first-class pilot, then, amazingly, a spy. What do you do if you're a relatively humane soldier fighting millions of suicidal volunteers on the other side who know that they are utterly right and you are utterly wrong, with no middle ground? Trystin Desoll has a . . . plan. Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. The Saga of Recluce The Imager Portfolio The Corean Chronicles The Spellsong Cycle The Ghost Books The Ecolitan Matter The Forever Hero Timegod's World Other Books The Green Progression Hammer of Darkness The Parafaith War Adiamante Gravity Dreams The Octagonal Raven Archform: Beauty The Ethos Effect Flash The Eternity Artifact The Elysium Commission Viewpoints Critical Haze Empress of Eternity The One-Eyed Man Solar Express