L.E.Jr Modesitt - Page 1
British Pbk Original - Orbit (2004) |
 |
Darknesses
The Corean Chronicles: Book Two
The nomad lord Aellyan Edyss has uncovered an ancient vault harbouring magical weapons and legendary beasts from a time long before the Cataclysm. He plans to unleash this awesome weaponry on the fractured kingdoms of Corus - reuniting the lands under his iron will. Alucius’s regiment is dispatched to the border to combat this mighty army, but the enemy they march to face is of greater strength and cunning than anyone had dreamed possible. Once again Alucius must risk everything and tap into his hidden magical talent, or Corus and all he holds dear will be lost for ever.
Praise for The Saga of Recluce:
‘Modesitt creates a deeper and more intricate world with each volume’ Publishers Weekly
‘An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world’ Robert Jordan
| British Pbk Original - Orbit (2003) |
 |
Archform: Beauty
Four centuries in the future the world is rich. Every basic need is provided for, every desire can be fulfilled. It should be Utopia ...
But a darkness lies at the heart of this future Earth. A police investigator, assigned to study trends, begins to see a truly sinister pattern behind a series of seemingly unrelated crimes and deaths. Meanwhile a news reporter is beginning to glimpse the shadow world that lies beneath the headlines of the day.
Across the planet, one by one, people are realising that something is very, very wrong with their world - and that they may be powerless to change it.
Praise for L.E.Modesitt,Jr.
‘Resplendent . . . fantasy with an inventive and expertly handled scenario, life-sized characters and flawless plotting’ Kirkus Reviews
‘Fascinating! A big, exciting novel of the battle between good and evil and the path in between’ Andre Norton
‘In this coming-of-age heroic fantasy. Modesitt has created an exceptionally vivid secondary world, so concretely visualized as to give the impression that Modesitt must himself have dwelt there’ L. Sprague de Camp
‘Adorned with a finely drawn, down-to-earth yet dangerous world, and an intriguingly ambiguous view of how good and evil interact’ Carole Nelson Douglas
| British Pbk Original - Orbit (2003) |
 |
Legacies
The Corean Chronicles Book One
Corus has entered a new dark age. Its kingdoms lie in a state of perpetual conflict, while the people live in dread of supernatural beasts and bizarre animals that roam the wilds. Few humans still possess magical Talent, and those that do are condemned to a lifetime in service of their realm.
Seeking to avoid such a fate, Alucius, a young but powerful mage, signs up for the Militia. It proves an unwise choice. For the land of Corus is invaded by a slave army under the command of the immortal monarch Madrien and the Militia are soon hopelessly overstretched. Alucius must either accept his fate and reveal his growing Talent, or stand by while his homeland falls into shadow and despair.
Praise for The Saga of Recluse
‘An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world’ Robert Jordan
'Modesitt creates a deeper and more intricate world with each volume' Publishers Weekly
| British Pbk Original - Orbit (2003) |
 |
Shadowsinger
Book Five of The Spellsong Cycle
The nation of Defalk lies under peril of invasion. Once more the Sturrinese are gathering their strength in an attempt to crush the peaceful land and enslave its people.
Newlywed Secca - Protector of Defalk - and her sorcerer husband, Alcaren, have come to realise that there can be no truce with the warlike Sturrinese. If peace is ever to come then the power of the Sturrinese lords must be utterly destroyed - and the only way to destroy the Sturrinese is to take the battle to them . . .
But in the war that follows Secca realises that the Sturrinese are merely the servants of a new and far more perilous foe . . .
`Modesitt tells a damned good tale’ Anne McCaffrey
| British Pbk Original - Orbit (2002) |
 |
Scion of Cyador
Book Eleven in the Saga of Recluce
The Epic Fantasy of Chaos and Order continues . . .
Having survived both barbarian raiders and the giant beasts of the Accursed Forest, Lorn has proven himself to be a fine officer . . . perhaps too fine an officer. As his prowess has grown, so has the number of his enemies and rivals. Too much success has made him a marked man. When he returns to his home, both he and his young family become targets.
But with all of Cyad in upheaval over the death of the Emperor, this is not the only problem he faces. Deadly political infighting threatens the future of the empire -and only Lorn may be able to save it.
About The Author
In addition to The Spellsong Cycle, L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is the author of the bestselling Recluce fantasy series and many science fiction novels. He lives in Cedar City, Utah.
Bibliography
N.B. dates and publishers in dark red indicate British First Editions. Dates and publishers in black indicate recent reprints.
Darknesses
(Orbit Pbk,
2004)
Pbk Jun 04
Archform: Beauty
(Orbit Pbk,
2003)
Legacies
(Orbit Pbk,
2003)
Shadowsinger
(Orbit Pbk,
2003)
Scion of Cyador
(Orbit Pbk,
2002)
The Shadow Sorceress
(Orbit Pbk,
2002)
Magi'i of Cyador
(Orbit Pbk,
2001)
Darksong Rising
(Orbit Pbk,
2001)
The Soprano Sorceress
Darknesses
by L.E.Jr Modesitt
