From the Forest

Name: From the Forest
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
ISBN: 9798765042229

Author: L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

Series: Saga of Recluce #23

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Unabridged: 21 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/13/2024

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic

Synopsis

L. E. Modesitt, Jr. continues the Saga of Recluce, the long-running, bestselling epic fantasy series. In a new story arc, From the Forest follows the early life of a man known by many names depending on who you ask—hero, tyrant, emperor.

Alayiakal, who will one day be known by many names—not all of them flattering—has to climb the ranks of Cyador's Mirror Lancers, fighting against unforeseen weapons and ancient technology.

Alayiakal, however, has secrets of his own to protect: his ties to the Great Forest and his magus abilities. He must silently pretend to be a conventional soldier favored by fate—until that very same fate forces him to choose.

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 Liviu on August 26, 2023

The latest Recluce novel and first in a tetralogy following Alyiakal, a Cyadorian figure of legend in later books, is also the earliest set in the universe, starting in the year 92 AF (after the founding of Cyador; for reference Lorn saga, previously the earliest duology is set in the 400's) and fol......more

Goodreads review by William on September 16, 2023

From the Forest by L.E Modesitt Happy to be back to Recluce, I really enjoyed the book. It is like visiting a friend you haven’t seen for a while. A new character, Alayiakal, is a Mirror Lancer with many secrets. Faced with a strictly stratified society, he must hide his strengths or be forced into u......more

Goodreads review by Ron on December 05, 2023

From the Forest opens the saga of Alayiakal with him training in blade with his father Majer Kyal and magic with a local teacher. Being more order inclined, Alayiakal will not do well as Chaos mage, so he joins the ranks of the Mirror Lancers as an officer candidate. Surviving those three years send......more

Goodreads review by Mandy on January 30, 2024

I neglected way too many responsibilities to finish this book. It is another strong addition to the recluse saga and a fun glimpse of the past as it is set much earlier in time than most of the series. I rather enjoyed Alyiakal and reading about his start in the lancers, knowing where that will all en......more