Natural Ordermage

by L. E. Modesitt Jr. Narrated by Kirby Heyborne

Overview

Rahl, a young apprentice scrivener on the island of Recluce, likes life to work out in his favor. And he has a bad attitude, too. To make sure things go his way, he uses a small amount of order magic at opportunistic moments-but his abilities are starting to get the attention of the Council magisters. So the Council sends him to the mage training school for testing, and through misuse of his powers, which are getting stronger all the time, Rahl gets himself banished to the continent and empire of Hamor.



As an exile in Hamor, working in the Ordermage Council's import and export business, Rahl's powers increase-and so does the amount of trouble he can get into.

Editorial Reviews

The Saga of Recluce continues in this compelling story about an an impetuous ordermage who bucks authority. Because of this defective attitude, the youthful Rahl is banished from Recluce to Hamor, a continent across the sea. Exile does not bring instant wisdom to this apprentice scrivener, but his magical powers do escalate at an almost dizzying rate. The first of two volumes set mainly in Hamor, Natural Ordermage embodies all the elements that have made L. E. Modesitt Jr. such a fantasy favorite.

Booklist

Recluce fans well may devour this book at one sitting and eagerly await its sequel.”

From the Publisher

[Ordermaster] is one of the better ones in this sequence, a nice mix of intrigue and overt actions. . .I was entertained throughout, and that is all I really was looking for.” —Chronicle

“Spiked with the author's customary pop psychology and propelled by rapid-fire plot spurts, this tale of a humble artisan's rise to mageship will likely leave YA fantasy readers hungry for more.” —Publishers Weekly on Ordermaster

“Strong supporting characters, vivid settings and creative approach to mythos and magic enhance this richly detailed story. New readers should feel comfortable in Modesitt's world, where chaos and order reign in delicate balance, while series fans will welcome this return to familiar ground. As usual, Modesitt handles his world-building and characterization with ease. The Saga of Recluce is a gift for fans and new readers alike.” —Romantic Times (a "Top Pick") on Wellspring of Chaos

“The author displays a rare talent for portraying the day-to-day affairs of a vividly detailed world in which chaos and order form a dynamic duality.” —Library Journal

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170817412
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Series:	Recluce Series , #14
Edition description:	Unabridged

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