Description: "L.E. Modesitt, Jr. continues the Saga of Recluce, the long-running, best-selling epic fantasy series. Overcaptain, the sequel to From the Forest, continues to follow the early life of a man known by many names depending on who you ask-hero, tyrant, emperor. Alyiakal, overcaptain in the Mirror Lancers of Cyador, has completed his tour of duty as officer-in-charge of a small, remote post. He just wants to finish and see his best friend consorted and assume his next post assignment. If only it were that easy. He discovers corruption in the Merchanter Clans of Cyador, but investigating Mirror Lancer officers end up dead. Before he can go on leave, he has to replace one of these officers, close a post, dodge an attempt on his life, and an investigation from Magi-i. At Lhaarat, Alyiakal is assigned as a deputy commander to a post that never had one, and the commander doesn't want one-and that's just the beginning of Alyiakal's problems."--
Brief description: L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is the bestselling author of the fantasy series The Saga of Recluce, Corean Chronicles, and the Imager Portfolio. His science fiction includes Adiamante, the Ecolitan novels, the Forever Hero Trilogy, and Archform: Beauty. Besides a writer, Modesitt has been a U.S. Navy pilot, a director of research for a political campaign, legislative assistant and staff director for a U.S. Congressman, Director of Legislation and Congressional Relations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a consultant on environmental, regulatory, and communications issues, and a college lecturer. He lives in Cedar City, Utah.
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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
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