Scion of Cyador, L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Scion of Cyador, L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
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Scion of Cyador

Author: L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Unabridged: 25 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/24/2014

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic


Synopsis

Scion of Cyador continues the story begun in Magi'i of Cyador. 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. Too much success has made him a marked man. When he returns to his home, both he and his young family become targets, while all of Cyad is in upheaval over the death of the Emperor.

About L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is the bestselling author of the fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, Corean Chronicles, and the Imager Portfolio. His science fiction includes Adiamante, the Ecolitan novels, the Forever Hero Trilogy, and Archform: Beauty. Besides a writer, Modesitt has been a US Navy pilot, a director of research for a political campaign, legislative assistant, and staff director for a US congressman, director of legislation and congressional relations for the US Environmental Protection Agency, a consultant on environmental, regulatory, and communications issues, and a college lecturer. He lives in Cedar City, Utah.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bradley on May 18, 2021

I admit I fell in love with this book. Of course, that means I fell in love with part one of this particular story that begins with his humble-ish beginnings as a not quite good enough mage turned lancer and his rise up the ranks. This book forms his complete tale. Must read it together. After all, i......more

Goodreads review by Jim on August 02, 2017

Another book of political intrigue set in a land where the power that sustains them is failing. Lorn is higher up the chain of power now, but that just makes him a target to consider more seriously. On top of that, the emperor is dying without an heir which has the major factions turning on each oth......more

Goodreads review by Bryan on March 09, 2015

This is the second part of the duo of the earliest history of the land of Candar. Our hero from the first book is now moderately well successful in the military branch of the structured remnants of the high tech society he lives in. However, his problems are not yet over. He has learned some moderate......more

Goodreads review by Kathi on April 22, 2017

9/10 One of the best installments in the Saga of Recluce series, even though the island of Recluce is mentioned exactly once. This book is a close sequel to Magi'i of Cyador, continuing the story of Lorn, his consort Ryalth, and his family, friends, and enemies. This duolgy tells, I believe, the earl......more

Goodreads review by Mandell on July 07, 2020

Engrossing, as are all of the Recluse books. Perfect escapist reading.......more