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L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

    October 19, 1943

    L. E. Modesitt Jr. is a celebrated author of science fiction and fantasy novels, widely recognized for his Saga of Recluce fantasy series. His varied career experiences, ranging from Navy pilot to environmental consultant and university lecturer, deeply inform his writing. He crafts intricate worlds and explores complex societal and political systems with a keen eye for human nature. Modesitt's distinctive style offers readers thoughtful narratives that delve into profound themes.

    Imager's Battalion
    The Chaos Balance
    Imager's Challenge
    Outcasts of Order
    Rex Regis
    Mage-Fire War
    • 2022

      Isolate

      • 864 pages
      • 31 hours of reading

      L. E. Modesitt, Jr., bestselling author of The Mongrel Mage, has a brand new gaslamp political fantasy Isolate.Industrialization. Social unrest. Underground movements. Government corruption and surveillance.Something is about to give.Steffan Dekkard is an isolate, one of the small percentage of people who are immune to the projections of empaths. As an isolate, he has been trained as a security specialist and he and his security partner Avraal Ysella, a highly trained empath are employed by Axel Obreduur, a senior Craft Minister and the de facto political strategist of his party.When a respected Landor Councilor dies of “heart failure” at a social event, because of his political friendship with Obreduur, Dekkard and Ysella find that not only is their employer a target, but so are they, in a covert and deadly struggle for control of the government and economy.Steffan is about to understand that everything he believed is an illusion.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

      Isolate
    • 2022
    • 2020
    • 2019

      Endgames

      • 704 pages
      • 25 hours of reading
      4.4(54)Add rating

      The final novel in L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, the Imager Portfolio.

      Endgames
    • 2018
    • 2018

      Towers of the Sunset

      • 546 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Creslin, a powerful military figure from Westwind, rejects an arranged marriage to embark on a journey of self-discovery and magical growth. His path leads him to confront the mysterious white wizards of Candar, who are secretly plotting to dominate the world. As he navigates conflicts and challenges, Creslin's choices will determine not only his fate but also the balance of power in the realm. This installment in the Saga of Recluce delves into themes of identity, freedom, and the struggle against oppressive forces.

      Towers of the Sunset
    • 2018

      Outcasts of Order

      • 654 pages
      • 23 hours of reading
      4.4(69)Add rating

      Modesitt continues his bestselling Saga of Recluce with his 20th book in the long-running series.

      Outcasts of Order
    • 2017

      The Order War

      • 608 pages
      • 22 hours of reading
      4.0(11)Add rating

      L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s The Order War continues his bestselling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one of the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy. The deadly White Wizards of Fairhaven, wielding the forces of chaos, threaten the ancient matriarchy of Sarronnyn, the last bastion of order in Candar. When Sarronnyn falls despite the assistance of the Black Order mages, Justen, a young Black Engineer, must escape the city and master forbidden technology that harness chaos itself. Even so, it may not be enough to halt conquest of the White Wizards. "An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world." —Robert Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of The Wheel of Time® series Saga of Recluce #1 The Magic of Recluce / #2 The Towers of Sunset / #3 The Magic Engineer / #4 The Order War / #5 The Death of Chaos / #6 Fall of Angels / #7 The Chaos Balance / #8 The White Order / #9 Colors of Chaos / #10 Magi’i of Cyador / #11 Scion of Cyador / #12 Wellspring of Chaos / #13 Ordermaster / #14 Natural Order Mage / #15 Mage-Guard of Hamor / #16 Arms-Commander / #17 Cyador’s Heirs / #18 Heritage of Cyador /#19 The Mongrel Mage / #20 Outcasts of Order / #21 The Mage-Fire War (forthcoming) Story Collection: Recluce Tales Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. The Imager Portfolio The Corean Chronicles The Spellsong Cycle The Ghost Books The Ecolitan Matter

      The Order War
    • 2017

      The Parafaith War

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      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

      The Parafaith War
    • 2017

      Treachery's Tools

      • 640 pages
      • 23 hours of reading
      4.4(39)Add rating

      Modesitt delivers the 10th installment of his acclaimed, New York Times- bestselling Imager Portfolio series, which begins 13 years after the events in Madness in Solidar.

      Treachery's Tools