AudioBook information:
Author: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
Release date: June 30, 2026
Audiobook Duration: 18 h 13 min
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Summary: L. E. Modesitt, Jr., New York Times bestselling fantasy author, continues his sweeping Saga of Recluce series and concludes his four book story arc (From the Forest, Overcaptain, and Sub-Majer’s Challenge).
The Mirror Lancer Alyiakal has been ordered to Mirror Lancer Headquarters and promoted to Subcommander, ostensibly to advise the high command on tactics—except Alyiakal’s successful military campaigns have removed most external threats to the Empire of Light.
The external threats to Cyador are nothing next to the internal threats of a weak emperor controlled by his manipulative empress, a ruthless Merchanter clan embezzling the Empire’s finances, an indecisive high commander of the Mirror Lancers, and a power struggle among the Magi’i.
Alyiakal will navigate the dangerous streets and politics of Cyador and meet his destiny.
Reviews:
Praise for From the Forest:
“In the tradition of Pern, Darkover, and the Vorkosigan saga, the Saga of Recluce series is sf with fantasy woven throughout that illuminates a vast, imaginary world.”―Booklist
“It’s a good time and pure comfort food. Bring on the next.”―Nerds of a Feather
“Modesitt takes his Saga of Recluse series in a new direction in its 23rd volume (after Fairhaven Rising), an atmospheric adventure tale that stands surprisingly well on its own.”―Publishers Weekly
Praise for Fairhaven Rising
“Extraordinary.” ―Publishers Weekly
Praise for The Mongrel Mage:
USA Today Bestseller
“No writer does it better.”―Kirkus
“Smart, thoughtful, and entertaining.”―Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist
Praise for Outcasts of Order:
USA Today Bestseller
“Always a pleasure to abide in Modesitt’s universe, if only for a few hours or days.”―Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Mage-Fire War:
USA Today Bestseller
“Readers with a fondness for family sagas will appreciate the focus on day-to-day life”―Publishers Weekly
“I don’t think I’ve disliked a single one of Modesitt’s Recluce books but I was still a bit surprised . . . how quickly [The Mage-Fire War] has become one of my favorite books in the series.”―The Arched Doorway
About the Author:
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is the author of more than eighty-five books―primarily science fiction and fantasy―including the long-running, bestselling Saga of Recluce, the most recent books being Fairhaven Rising, From the Forest, Overcaptain, Sub-Majer’s Challenge, and Last of the First; The Imager Portfolio; and the Grand Illusion (Isolate, Councilor, Contrarian, Legalist, and Premier).