Short Synopsis
Lerris faces his greatest challenge yet in the latest novel in L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s Saga of Recluce series.

Full Synopsis
Lerris has settled into being a woodworker and building a life with Krystal. But this newfound peace is endangered when both Candar and Recluce come under the threat of invasion from the Empire of Hamor. Despite the imminent possibility of destruction, the lands of Candar will not unite and Recluce will not heed the peril. Lerris is faced with the challenge of becoming the greatest wizard of all time—or seeing his whole world destroyed.

"Modesitt is an extremely intelligent writer, possessing remarkable ingenuity at creating systems of magic and a real gift for characterization." ---Booklist

"The sequel to The Magic of Recluce brings together a variety of dedicated wizards whose human struggles infuse their larger goal with poignancy and realism." ---Library Journal

"Entertaining. . . . A fantasy whose roots are dug into the reality of human nature." ---Publishers Weekly