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ReviewsModesitt renders the people and places of Recluce and Hamor . . . with diligent attention to detail., "Recluce fans may well devour this book at one sitting, and eagerly await its sequel. " -- Booklist "Modesitt renders the people and places of Recluce and Hamor . . . with diligent attention to detail." -- Publishers Weekly "Can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel. Readers new to Recluce as well as fans of the series will both enjoy this tale." -- SFRevu, Can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel. Readers new to Recluce as well as fans of the series will both enjoy this tale., "Recluce fans may well devour this book at one sitting, and eagerly await its sequel." -- Booklist "Modesitt renders the people and places of Recluce and Hamor . . . with diligent attention to detail." --Publishers Weekly "Can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel. Readers new to Recluce as well as fans of the series will both enjoy this tale." --SFRevu , Praise for Natural Ordermage : "Recluce fans may well devour this book at one sitting, and eagerly await its sequel." -- Booklist "Modesitt renders the people and places of Recluce and Hamor . . . with diligent attention to detail." --Publishers Weekly "Can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel. Readers new to Recluce as well as fans of the series will both enjoy this tale." --SFRevu, "[Ordermaster] is one of the better ones in this sequence, a nice mix of intrigue and overt actions. . .I was entertained throughout, and that is all I really was looking for." Chronicle "Spiked with the author's customary pop psychology and propelled by rapid-fire plot spurts, this tale of a humble artisan's rise to mageship will likely leave YA fantasy readers hungry for more."-Publishers WeeklyonOrdermaster "Strong supporting characters, vivid settings and creative approach to mythos and magic enhance this richly detailed story. New readers should feel comfortable in Modesitt's world, where chaos and order reign in delicate balance, while series fans will welcome this return to familiar ground. As usual, Modesitt handles his world-building and characterization with ease. The Saga of Recluce is a gift for fans and new readers alike."-Romantic Times(a "Top Pick") onWellspring of Chaos "The author displays a rare talent for portraying the day-to-day affairs of a vividly detailed world in which chaos and order form a dynamic duality." Library Journal, Praise forNatural Ordermage: "Recluce fans may well devour this book at one sitting, and eagerly await its sequel." --Booklist "Modesitt renders the people and places of Recluce and Hamor . . . with diligent attention to detail." --Publishers Weekly "Can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel. Readers new to Recluce as well as fans of the series will both enjoy this tale." --SFRevu, Praise for Natural Ordermage : "Recluce fans may well devour this book at one sitting, and eagerly await its sequel." -- Booklist "Modesitt renders the people and places of Recluce and Hamor . . . with diligent attention to detail." --Publishers Weekly "Can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel. Readers new to Recluce as well as fans of the series will both enjoy this tale." --SFRevu
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SynopsisL.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s Natural Ordermage continues his bestselling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy. Rahl, a young apprentice scrivener, likes life to work out in his favor. To make sure things go his way, he uses a small amount of order magic in opportunistic moments--but his abilities gains the attention of the Council magisters. Rahl's misuse of his strengthening abilities gets him banished to the empire of Hamor. As an exile in Hamor, working in the Ordermage Council's import and export business, Rahl's powers increase more--and so does the amount of trouble he can get into. "An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world."--Robert Jordan , New York Times b estselling author of The Wheel of Time ® series Saga of Recluce #1 The Magic of Recluce / #2 The Towers of Sunset / #3 The Magic Engineer / #4 The Order War / #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 (forthcoming) Story Collection: Recluce Tales Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. The Imager Portfolio The Corean Chronicles The Spellsong Cycle The Ghost Books The Ecolitan Matter, L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s Natural Ordermage continues his bestselling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy. Rahl, a young apprentice scrivener, likes life to work out in his favor. To make sure things go his way, he uses a small amount of order magic in opportunistic moments--but his abilities gains the attention of the Council magisters. Rahl's misuse of his strengthening abilities gets him banished to the empire of Hamor. As an exile in Hamor, working in the Ordermage Council's import and export business, Rahl's powers increase more--and so does the amount of trouble he can get into. "An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world."--Robert Jordan , New York Times b estselling author of The Wheel of Time (R) series Saga of Recluce #1 The Magic of Recluce / #2 The Towers of Sunset / #3 The Magic Engineer / #4 The Order War / #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 (forthcoming) Story Collection: Recluce Tales Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. The Imager Portfolio The Corean Chronicles The Spellsong Cycle The Ghost Books The Ecolitan Matter, The first of two brand-new volumes in the Recluce saga, set mostly on the continent of Hamor, begins when Rahl, a young apprentice scrivener, is exiled in Hamor. As his magic powers increase, so does the amount of trouble he creates.