A01=L. E. Modesitt
ancient technology
Author_L. E. Modesitt
black mage
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early Cyador
early recluse
Empire of Light
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fantasy for all ages
forthcoming
genre fiction
high fantasy
Jr.
mages
magi-i
magical world
military fantasy
military life
mirror lancers
order and chaos
parallel universes
recluse
sff
spells and magic
sword and sorcery
war
white mage
white mages
wizards
young adult fantasy
Product details
- ISBN 9781250349057
- Dimensions: 6 x 9mm
- Publication Date: 10 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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The Mirror Lancer Alyiakal has been ordered to Mirror Lancer Headquarters and promoted to Subcommander, ostensibly to advise the high command on tactics—except Alyiakal’s successful military campaigns have removed most external threats to the Empire of Light.
The external threats to Cyador are nothing next to the internal threats of a weak emperor controlled by his manipulative empress, a ruthless Merchanter clan embezzling the Empire's finances, an indecisive high commander of the Mirror Lancers, and a power struggle among the Magi’i.
Alyiakal will navigate the dangerous streets and politics of Cyador and meet his destiny.
L. E. MODESITT, JR.(he/him) is the author of more than seventy books—primarily science fiction and fantasy, including the long-running, bestselling Saga of Recluce and Imager Portfolio, including Fairhaven RIsing and From the Forest and Overcaptatin. He is also the author of the new series The Grand Illusion (Isolate, Councilor, Contrarian).
