L. E. Modesitt, Jr.,
New York Times
bestselling fantasy author
, continues his sweeping Saga of Recluce series with
Sub-Majer's Challenge
. The epic scope of the world, the intricate magic system, and a reluctant hero, continue the story arc that began with
From the Forest
and continued with
Overcaptain
.
Alyiakal, a sub-majer in the Mirror Lancers of Cyador, The Empire of Light, is serving the last year of his tour as commanding officer of a remote border post. Rumors hint that the Cerlynese Duke, in retaliation for Alyiakal's success in a border skirmish, is readying an even larger attack.
Against terrible odds, Alyiakal gains victory and a promotion. He takes leave only to discover his courtship of Saelora is opposed by her mother. Disappointed and reposted to the remote Pemedra Post—again—Alyiakal must navigate a rapidly developing war.
In the midst of this, when forces outnumbering his command five to one attack a small town, Alyiakal is given orders to drive out the invaders, whatever the cost.
Saga of Recluce
#1
The Magic of Recluce /
#2
The Towers of the Sunset /
#3
The Order War /
#4
The Magic Engineer /
#5
The Death of Chaos /
#6
Fall of Angels /
#7
The Chaos Balance /
#8
The White Order /
#9
Colors of Chaos /
#10
Magi’i of Cyador /
#11
Scion of Cyador /
#12
Wellspring of Chaos /
#13
Ordermaster /
#14
Natural Order Mage /
#15
Mage-Guard of Hamor /
#16
Arms-Commander /
#17
Cyador’s Heirs /
#18
Heritage of Cyador
/ #19 The Mongrel Mage
/ #20 Outcasts of Order / #21 The Mage-Fire War / #22 Fairhaven Rising/#23 From the Forest/ #24 Overcaptain/ #25 Sub-Majer's Challenge
Story Collection:
Recluce Tales
Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Grand Illusion
The Imager Portfolio
The Corean Chronicles
The Spellsong Cycle
The Ghost Books
The Ecolitan Matter