The Shadow Sorceress L.E.Modesitt,Jr. returns to the world of Erde with a spectacular new saga in the epic Spellsong Cycle
Anna, legendary Sorceress, Protector of Defalk, has died and her apprentice, Secca, is left to face an uncertain future. For the dreaded Sea-Priests that Anna once defeated have returned and their desire for revenge has grown great. Only Secca’s sorcery can withstand them - but her training is far from complete . . .
Untested and afraid, Secca must rally allies, raise an army, and master her own wild power. If she fails, her homeland will suffer such destruction as has never been imagined.
But even as the war rages, Secca comes to know that there is yet love in a shattered world . . . `Modesitt tells a damned good tale’ Anne McCaffrey
British Pbk Original - Orbit (2001)
Magi'i of Cyador The new novel in the Saga of Recluce Magi’i of Cuador marks the beginning of a new tale from deep within the history of Recluce. This is the story of Lorn, a talented boy born into a family of Magi’i. A student of remarkable talent, Lorn lacks the single most coveted attribute required of a Magus of Cyador: unquestionable loyalty. Lorn is too independednt for his own good…
Forced to become a Lancer Officer, Lorn is sent to the frontier to help fight off the increasingly ferociuous barbarian raids. His enemies don’t expect him to return.
Lorn is a dazzling new character who will enrich one of th greatest fantasy sagas of recent years.
British Pbk Original - Orbit (2001)
Darksong Rising Following the magic and adventure of The Soprano Sorceress and The Spellsong War, Darksong Rising is the third and final volume of the hugely popular Spellsong Cycle.
When Anna Marshall, singer and music instructor, was drawn into the magical world of Erde, she found that her musical talents gave her great powers of sorcery. Now Regent of Defalk, Anna must battle men who would destroy her and claim Defalk for their own. Praise for The Soprano Sorceress, Book One of The Spellsong Cycle:
`Begins a new, enchantingly musical series . . . Modesitt paints a convincing picture of a mature woman with integrity, who, when given power and opportunity, rises from doormat to beneficent leader . . . Watching Anna disprove the old adage about absolute power and' corruption makes this . . . a good deal of fun' Publishers Weekly