L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

"An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world." —Robert Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of The Wheel of Time® series Nylan is the only man among the leadership of the company of "angels" marooned on a high plateau in the west of Candar. But the angels are a matriarchal band, and Nylan must leave his companions and seek a life elsewhere. He travels down from the plateau, into a world of warring kingdoms and strange magics in search of a place to lead a peaceful life with his wife and infant son. His talents, however, make him a valuable weapon—and so the war between chaos and order begins again. L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s bestselling fantasy novels set in the magical world of Recluce are among the most popular in contemporary fantasy. Each novel tells an independent story that nevertheless reverberates though all the other books in the series, to deepen and enhance the reading experience. Rich in detail, the Recluce books are a feast of wondrous marvels. Saga of Recluce THE MAGIC OF RECLUCE / THE TOWERS OF THE SUNSET / THE MAGIC ENGINEER / THE ORDER WAR / THE DEATH OF CHAOS / FALL OF ANGELS / THE CHAOS BALANCE / THE WHITE ORDER / COLORS OF CHAOS /MAGI'I OF CYADOR / SCION OF CYADOR / WELLSPRING OF CHAOS / ORDERMASTER / NATURAL ORDER MAGE / MAGE GUARD OF HAMOR / ARMS-COMMANDER / CYADOR'S HEIRS / HERITAGE OF CYADOR / THE MONGREL MAGE Story Collection: RECLUCE TALES Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. The Imager Portfolio The Corean Chronicles The Spellsong Cycle The Ghost Books The Ecolitan Matter

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