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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
sub-major
sword and sorcery
war
white mage
white mages
wizards
young adult fantasy
Product details
- ISBN 9781250326843
- Dimensions: 6 x 9mm
- Publication Date: 13 Aug 2026
- Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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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.
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).
