Imager's Challenge

Name: Imager's Challenge
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
ISBN: 9781400181810

Author: L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

Series: Imager Portfolio #2

Narrator: William Dufris

Unabridged: 18 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/27/2009

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic

Synopsis

Imager's Challenge takes up immediately after the conclusion of Imager. Still recovering from injuries received in foiling the plots of the Ferran envoy, Rhenn is preparing to take up his new duties as imager liaison to the Civic Patrol of L'Excelsis. No sooner has he assumed his new position than he discovers two things. First, the commander of the Civic Patrol doesn't want a liaison from the infamous Collegium and soon has Rhenn patrolling the streets of the worst district in the city. Second, Rhenn receives formal notice that one of the High Holders, the father of a man Rhenn partly blinded in self-defense, has declared his intention to destroy Rhenn and his family.

Rhenn's only allies are the family of the girl he loves, successful merchants with underworld connections. In the end, Rhenn must stand off against gang lords, naval marines, Tiempran terrorist priests, the most powerful High Holder in all of Solidar, and his own Collegium—and find a way to prevail without making further enemies and endangering those he loves.

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 January 01, 2022

While this is a good continuation of the first Imager book, it doesn't have the charm of the youth and ignorance of the previous book. He's strong, constantly getting into trouble but never too much that he can't weasel out of, but he *is* a major thorn in all of his superior's sides. That part is f......more

Goodreads review by Mike (the Paladin) on February 17, 2016

Originally Reviewed Aug. 2010 Updated Feb. 2016 This is I believe an exceptional series (for brain candy that is) and I'm enjoying it immensely. I considered going down to 4 stars on this one as it probably hit 4.5 rather than a full five in some ways... but in the end decided that for "enjoyment fac......more

Goodreads review by D.w. on April 13, 2013

As with the first book in the series, LE Modesitt has become too verbose for his own good. Why do I need to know every time the main character eats what he is eating, and what fictitious wine is best paired with it? Things take far too long to develop and in a cliched way as well. At this stage, you......more

Goodreads review by Jim on March 16, 2017

March 2017 review: Definitely a 4 star read. Rhenn is in several tough spots & must work his way out of them without leaving any evidence or gaining publicity, if he can. He's powerful, but there are even more powerful limiting factors. As usual, Modesitt's thoughtful writing wrings every last bit o......more

Goodreads review by Chad on November 02, 2024

I love this whole series. Such a nice change from typical high fantasy and magic systems. Great writing and a great balance between politics, social systems, corruption, intrigue, relationship building, and magic! Finished the book in two and a half days and have already started the third.......more