L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
b. 19 October 1943 · From United States- Books
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L. E. (Leland Exton) Modesitt, Jr. is an author of science fiction and fantasy novels. He is best known for the fantasy series The Saga of Recluce. He graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts, lived in Washington, D.C. for 20 years, then moved to New Hampshire in 1989 where he met his wife. They relocated to Cedar City, Utah in 1993.
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Galaxy's Edge Magazine: Issue 23, November 2016 (Volume 23)
L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Galaxy's Edge Magazine #23
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All Hail Our Robot Conquerors!
Gini Koch
The towers of the sunset
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The Saga of Recluce #2
The lord-protector's daughter
Kyle McCarley
Corean Chronicles #7
The Magic of Recluce
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L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is widely recognized for his extensive fantasy series, The Saga of Recluce, which explores themes of order and chaos through various characters and timelines.
New readers often begin with "The Magic of Recluce," the first book in The Saga of Recluce, as it introduces the core concepts and world-building that define much of his fantasy work.
While primarily known for fantasy, L. E. Modesitt, Jr. has also written a significant number of science fiction novels, often featuring political and economic themes.
The Recluce series can be read in publication order, but many readers also enjoy reading the books in internal chronological order, which spans thousands of years within the fictional world.