Last of the First
$42.90
- Hardcover
448 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
Alyiakal, a Mirror Lancer, has been summoned to Mirror Lancer Headquarters and promoted to Subcommander. Ostensibly, his new role is to advise the high command on tactics. However, Alyiakal’s successful military campaigns have eliminated most external threats to the Empire of Light, leaving the Empire facing internal dangers.
These internal threats include a weak emperor manipulated by his deceitful empress, a ruthless Merchanter clan siphoning the Empire’s finances, an indecisive hig…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250349057 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250349052 |
| Author: | L.E. Modesitt |
| Publisher: | Tor Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Tor Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 6mm |
| Series: | Saga of Recluce |
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“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
“Modesitt takes his Saga of Recluse series in a new direction in its 23rd volume (after Fairhaven Rising), an atmospheric adventure tale that stands surprisingly well on its own.”–Publishers Weekly
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“Extraordinary.” –Publishers Weekly
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“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
About The Author
L.E. Modesitt
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is the author of more than seventy books, primarily science fiction and fantasy. He is also the creator of the long-running, bestselling series The Saga of Recluce and The Imager Portfolio, as well as a number of short stories.
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