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3 out of 5 stars
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Scarcely a year after the events of Cyador's Heirs, Lerial uses his mastery of Order and Chaos, the competing natural forces that shape his world and define the magic that exists within it, to utterly destroy an Afritan military force crossing into Cigoerne. Five years later, Lerial, now an overcaptain and a field commander of Cigoerne's Mirror Lancers, must lead three companies of troops into Afrit on a mission of mutual interest.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of my favorite stories!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent!
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Beltur, an Order mage, discovers he possesses frightening powers not seen for hundreds of years. With his new abilities, he survives the war in Elparta and saves the lives of all. However, victory comes with a price. His fellow mages now see him as a threat to be destroyed, and the local merchants want to exploit his power. There's only one way he can remain free and survive - he's going to have to run.
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3 out of 5 stars
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worst book in series!!!
- By Chewy on 10-19-19
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Good Turn
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of my favorite stories!
- By sslarigo on 12-11-17
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Mage-Guard of Hamor
- Saga of Recluce, Book 15
- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 25 hrs and 57 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 253
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 234
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Rahl was a young apprentice on the island of Recluce who was sent to the mages' training school for testing, then banished to Hamor. His education now continues under dangerous circumstances. In Hamor, his powers have increased but so has the amount of trouble he attracts. The whole society of Hamor is a new culture for L. E. Modesitt, Jr., to explore, one in which magic is a monopoly of the state. Rahl is a mage now, powerful and still just as dangerous to himself and to others.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I like it but..
- By Atle on 11-30-15
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Wellspring of Chaos
- Saga of Recluce, Book 12
- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 228
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 208
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 208
Kharl is the best cooper in Brysta, and his life has been as snug and regular as his barrels. But in the course of just a few days, it's all staved in. When a young blackstaffer from Recluce is mysteriously murdered in his cooperage, Kharl is summarily jailed. Then, in a shocking turnaround at the trial, his innocent consort is blamed for the killing and quickly executed. Kharl ends up destitute and on the run, but he does take the slain woman's black staff and the book "The Basis of Order", which explains the principles of its power.
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Arms-Commander
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- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 196
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 182
The keep of Westwind, located in the cold mountainous heights called the Roof of the World, is facing attack by the adjoining land of Gallos. Arthanos, son and heir to the ailing Prefect of Gallos, wishes to destroy Westwind because the idea of a land where women rule, no matter how small and how isolated, is total anathema to him. Saryn, Arms-Commander of Westwind, is dispatched to the neighboring land of Lornth to seek support against the Gallosians.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best in the Saga!
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Natural Ordermage
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- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 21 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 248
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 228
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 228
Rahl, a young apprentice scrivener on the island of Recluce, likes life to work out in his favor. And he has a bad attitude, too. To make sure things go his way, he uses a small amount of order magic at opportunistic moments-but his abilities are starting to get the attention of the Council magisters. So the Council sends him to the mage training school for testing, and through misuse of his powers, which are getting stronger all the time, Rahl gets himself banished to the continent and empire of Hamor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another awesome read/listen.
- By ray on 04-19-16
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Scion of Cyador
- The Saga of Recluce, Book 11
- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 25 hrs and 36 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 258
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 237
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Exploring the rich depths of the history of Recluce, Magi'i introduced Lorn, a talented boy born into a family of Magi'i. A fastidious student mage who lacked blind devotion, Lorn was made into a lancer officer and shipped off to the frontier. Having survived an extended stint fighting both barbarian raiders and the giant beasts of the Accursed Forest, Lorn has proven himself to be a fine officer - perhaps too fine an officer. As his prowess has grown, so has his number of enemies and rivals.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Anyone notice...?
- By TS Warrior on 08-24-16
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Magi'i of Cyador
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- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 20 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 263
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 231
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 230
Magi'i of Cyador marks the beginning of a new tale from deep within the rich depths of the history of Recluce. This is the story of Lorn, a talented boy born into a family of Magi'i. A diligent student of remarkable talent, Lorn lacks only the single most coveted attribute required of a Magus of Cyador: Unquestionable loyalty. Lorn is too independent for his own good. So Lorn is forced to become a lancer officer, and he's sent to the frontier to fight off the all-too-frequent barbarian raids.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Matt's of Cyador
- By Kindle Customer Abigail on 12-30-15
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Endgames
- Imager Portfolio Series, Book 12
- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: William Dufris
- Length: 20 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 144
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 133
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 133
Solidar is in chaos. Charyn, the young and untested ruler of Solidar, has survived assassination, and he struggles to gain control of a realm in the grip of social upheaval, war, and rioting. Solidar cannot be allowed to slide into social and political turmoil that will leave the High Holders with their ancient power and privilege, and the common people with nothing. But the stakes are even higher than he realizes.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Mostly about politics and not about imagers.
- By Jonathan on 04-23-19
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The White Order
- Saga of Recluce, Book 8
- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 17 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 268
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 237
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 236
The White Order is the story of Cerryl, a boy orphaned when the powerful white mages killed his father to protect their control of the world's magic. Cerryl, raised by his aunt and uncle, is a curious boy, attracted to mirrors and books, though he is unable to read. When he is old enough, Cerryl is apprenticed to the local miller. The miller's daughter teaches Cerryl to read his father's books, and it seems that the talent for magic has been passed from father to son.
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5 out of 5 stars
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turning point in the series
- By Raven Kindle on 11-15-19
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The Chaos Balance
- The Saga of Recluce, Book 7
- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 22 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 277
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 252
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 253
In Fall of Angels, the sixth installment of the Saga of Recluce series, L. E. Modesitt, Jr., introduced the engineer/smith Nylan, the only man among the leadership of the company of "angels" marooned on a high plateau in the west of Candar, and perhaps the one person most responsible for their survival. But the angels are a matriarchal band, and so Nylan must leave his companions and seek a life elsewhere. He travels down from the plateau into the world of warring kingdoms and strange magics with his companion, Ayrlyn, the healer, and his infant son.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Enjoying this series
- By Kathleen on 07-17-15
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Fall of Angels
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- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 21 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 312
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 285
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 287
Nylan is the engineer and builder whose job it is to raise a great tower on the plateau known as the Roof of the World. Here the exiled women warriors will live and survive to fulfill their destiny. Here a revolutionary new society will be born...if Nylan can get the tower built and defenses in place before the rulers of the lowland nations come with their armies to obliterate them all. And if Nylan can learn to control the magical powers that are growing within him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Complex and compelling
- By Thomas Kelley on 11-13-17
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Colors of Chaos
- Saga of Recluse, Book 9
- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 30 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 274
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 248
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 248
Ceryl, now a full mage in The White Order, must prove himself indispensable to Jeslek, the High Wizard. Whether it be the threat of assassination, the effective governance of occupied territory, or the fearless and clever direction of troops in battle, Ceryl faces many harrowing obstacles, not the least of which is Anya, the plotting seductress who's the real power behind the scenes of the white wizards. With his wits, his integrity, and the support of his love, the Black healer Leyladin, he must survive long enough to claim his rightful spot within the ruling hierarchy of the White Order.
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5 out of 5 stars
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only after the white order and more
- By Raven Kindle on 11-22-19
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The Magic of Recluce
- Saga of Recluce, Book 1
- By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 19 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,830
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,661
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,682
Young Lerris is dissatisfied with his life and trade, and yearns to find a place in the world better suited to his skills and temperament. But in Recluce a change in circumstances means taking one of two options: permanent exile from Recluce or braving the dangergeld, a complex, rule-laden wanderjahr in the lands beyond Recluce, with the aim of learning how the world works and what his place in it might be. Many do not survive. Lerris chooses the dangergeld.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Epic Fantasy
- By Captain Skurvy on 07-04-13
Publisher's Summary
For over 1,000 years, Order and Chaos have molded the island of Recluce. The Saga of Recluce chronicles the history of this world through 18 books, L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s longest and best-selling fantasy series. Recluce Tales: Stories from the World of Recluce collects 17 new short stories and four popular reprints spanning the thousand-year history of Recluce. First-time audiences will gain a glimpse of the fascinating world and its complex magic system, while longtime fans of the series will be treated to glimpses into the history of the world. Modesitt's essay "Behind the 'Magic' of Recluce" gives insight into his thoughts on developing the magical system that rules the Island of Recluce and its surrounding lands, while "The Vice Marshal's Trial" takes the listener back to the first colonists on Recluce. Old favorites, such as "Black Ordermage" and "The Stranger," stand side-by-side with thrilling new stories.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Sean Dustman
- 01-12-17
Recluse lovers, this is for you
This might just be the best companion book to a series that I have ever read/listened to. Instead of feeling like short stories, this feels like extensions onto the novels of things that were hinted at or left hanging. Minor characters are given voice, reason and life and a different perspective on the Chaos Order balance.
If the series speak to you, you will love this book. And not a single hedge row.
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-11-19
Good, but a guide would be useful
It's been a while since I've read the books that I often didn't remember which book the short story referenced, so a guide or explanation that way would be useful. I did love the story telling though! Well done as always.
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- Shawn G
- 11-13-18
Filling in the blanks
This book was an amazing surprise. For any recluse fan, this is a must read. #Inspiring #Magical #Satire #Funny #Heartfelt #tagsgiving #sweepstakes
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- K
- 01-09-17
MAGNIFICENT 10STARS!!
Would you consider the audio edition of Recluce Tales to be better than the print version?
Both are fabulous
What did you like best about this story?
Everything
What about Kirby Heyborne’s performance did you like?
He is Perfect with all the Recluce Saga books
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
both
Any additional comments?
If you haven't read (or listened to) the Recluce Saga- which, by the way, you should- this might not make sense to you. But for those of us who have been following L E Modesitt Jr through this wonderful adventure, RECLUCE TALES is fantastic.
P.S. The last story is amazingly poignant.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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- Yvonne
- 01-25-17
most satisfying.Thsnk you for the stories
loved the stories usually don't like short stories but since I've read all the books ibefore this it was heard with pleasure.