L. E. MODESITT, JR. is the bestselling author of more than seventy novels encompassing two science fiction series, the Ghost Books and the Ecolitan Matter, and four fantasy series, the Imager Portfolio, the Saga of Recluce, the Spellsong Cycle and the Corean Chronicles. He lives in Cedar City, Utah.
"New alliances and new players keep this series fresh. Mr. Modesitt crafts a tightly-woven tale with ominous overtones that point to a dramatic finale." --Romantic Times"The saga continues on course toward becoming Modesitt's outstanding work of fantasy" --Booklist
The unexpected death of her mentor catapults Secca into a position of great responsibility as she assumes the position of Defalk's premier Sorceress. Using the powers of both Clearsong and Darksong to combat internal dissension and external threats, Secca learns the price of her magic and comes to a hard-won knowledge of her own limitations. This continuation of Modesitt's popular "Spellsong Cycle" presents a new generation of characters in a world where magic arises from music. The author once again demonstrates a genuine flair for combining large-scale stories with small-scale drama in a work that belongs in most fantasy collections. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Adult/High School-This is the fourth book in the series, which started with The Soprano Sorceress (Tor, 1997), but it provides a good entry point. The main character of the first three books, Anna, is dead, and her apprentice Secca must step into her leadership role. Modesitt provides readers with an overview of the politics of Liedwahr, his fantasy continent, and shows how its magic works and what it can and cannot do. The book then follows Secca, her apprentice Richina, and a large ensemble cast as they venture forth trying to stop the machinations of the evilly chauvinistic Sea-Priests, who curiously remain off-stage throughout. Secca must also face her own loneliness in a romantic subplot, which is handled with skill and decorum. The main enjoyment of the novel comes from the simple pleasure of escaping into the world the author has created. The writing style is easy and the characters are interesting and sympathetic. There is no resolution in this volume, however, and readers will have to wait for the next book to find out what happens to Secca, the Sea-Priests, and Liedwahr.-Paul Brink, Fairfax County Public Library System, VA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
"New alliances and new players keep this series fresh. Mr. Modesitt crafts a tightly-woven tale with ominous overtones that point to a dramatic finale." --Romantic Times"The saga continues on course toward becoming Modesitt's outstanding work of fantasy" --Booklist
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