Description:
The Imager Porfolio is a bestselling and innovative epic fantasy series from L. E. Modesitt, Jr. that RT Book Reviews says "shines with engrossing characters, terrific plotting, and realistic world-building." Continue a new story arc with Treachery's Tools.
Thirteen years after the events of Madness in Solidar, Alastar has settled into his role as the Maitre of the Collegium and would like nothing better than to focus his efforts on his family. However, bad harvests and worse weather spark acts of violence between the High Holders and the Factors. Once again, Alastar is called upon by the Rex to maintain a careful political balance. Trying to protect his imagers and hold Solidar together for the good of all, Alastar stumbles on to a plot that may lead to insurrection--how many will die before he can stop it? The Imager Portfolio#1 Imager / #2 Imager's Challenge / #3 Imager's Intrigue / #4 Scholar / #5 Princeps / #6 Imager's Battalion / #7 Antiagon Fire / #8 Rex Regis / #9 Madness in Solidar / #10 Treachery's Tools / #11 Assassin's Price/ #12 Endgames Other series by this author:
The Saga of Recluce
The Corean Chronicles
The Spellsong Cycle
The Ghost Books
The Ecolitan Matter
Brief description: 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).
Review Quotes:
Praise for the Imager Portfolio
"Modesitt has drawn a world intriguing enough by itself and thoroughly integrated the magic of imaging into it. The characters are real people, learning and struggling and dealing with their families. ... This is thoroughly absorbing." --Booklist on Imager Praise for Treachery's Tools "Well worth the read." --SF Revu "A solid addition to the Imager Portfolio." --Fantasy Literature"Treachery's Tools is a solid Modesitt novel. You know what you're going to get and Modesitt delivers."--Nerds of a Feather "I've tried to read everything L. E. Modesitt, Jr. has written. His books are entertaining and thought provoking."--Azure Dwarf
Praise for Madness in Solidar "Madness in Solidar is proof that the author is still at the height of his creative powers. Highly recommended for anyone who loves to read fantasy novels, Madness in Solidar is a must-read for fans of the Imager Portfolio series." --Guardian Liberty Voice "This is a book that is an enjoyable read and provides political intrigue, betrayal, relationship problems, and friendship to reflect on and immerse in." --Deseret News