This is the newest book in the excellent Imager series. I had lamented recently at the infrequency of
Modesitt books and then just weeks after getting Recluce Tales, this book
appeared at my door inciting a WhooHoo on my part. The previous sentences should leave no doubt
in your mind that I really enjoy Modesitt's work. This book takes up 13 years after the Madness
in Solidar. The Collegium, home of the imagers. Times are a changing and High Holders and
Factors are butting heads with the weak Rex, Lorien doing nothing to alleviate
the growing friction.
Modesitt seems to have a philosophic leaning that is
uniquely his own. He imbues his lead
characters with soul searching, depreciating humor and pragmatic
consciences. Sometimes good people need
to do bad things and bad things do happen to good people. Modesitt doesn't hesitate to knock off
characters that you like and that provides a realism that fuels the plot.
I've tried to read everything L. E. Modesitt, Jr. has
written. His books are entertaining and thought provoking.
I highly recommend.
This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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