Viewpoints Critical: Selected Stories

by L. E. Modesitt Jr.

Overview

This is the first story collection ever from bestselling fantasy and science fiction writer L. E. Modesitt, Jr. Modesitt began publishing short fiction in the SF magazines in the 1970s, and this collection includes a selection of stories from the whole of his career. Some of the early stories are kernels for his early SF novels, others display the wide range of his talents and interests, from satire to military adventure.

This book also contains three new stories that have never been published before: "Black Ordermage," set in Modesitt's bestselling Recluce series; "Beyond the Obvious Wind," set in his Corean Chronicles universe; and "Always Outside the Lines," which is related to the Ghost of Columbia books. Viewpoints Critical is an excellent introduction to the work of one of the major SF and fantasy writers publishing today.

Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.

The Saga of Recluce / The Imager Portfolio / The Corean Chronicles / The Spellsong Cycle / The Ghost Books / The Ecolitan Matter / The Forever Hero / Timegod's World

Other Books

The Green Progression / Hammer of Darkness / The Parafaith War / Adiamante / Gravity Dreams / The Octagonal Raven / Archform: Beauty / The Ethos Effect / Flash / The Eternity Artifact / The Elysium Commission / Haze / Empress of Eternity / The One-Eyed Man / Solar Express

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780765318589
Publisher:	Tor Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/14/2009
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	9.18(w) x 6.16(h) x 0.92(d)

About the Author

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 U.S. Navy pilot, a director of research for a political campaign, legislative assistant and staff director for a U.S. Congressman, Director of Legislation and Congressional Relations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a consultant on environmental, regulatory, and communications issues, and a college lecturer. He lives in Cedar City, Utah.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Great American Economy

Second Coming

Rule of Law

Iron Man, Plastic Ships

Power to...?

Precision Set

Fallen Angel

Black Ordermage [Saga of Recluce]

Understanding

News Clips Recovered from the NYC Ruins

Beyond the Obvious Wind [Corean Chronicles]

Always Outside the Lines: Four Battles [Ghosts of Columbia]

The Pilots

The Dock to Heaven

Ghost Mission

Spec-Ops

Sisters of Sarronyn, Sisters of Westwind [Saga of Recluce]

The Difference

The Swan Pilot

Editorial Reviews

The collection amply demonstrates [Modesitt's] probing intelligence and the breathtaking range of his inquiries.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This impressive collection of reprints dating back to 1973 and a handful of new stories displays Modesitt's breadth of experience and knowledge to great effect. As in Modesitt's novels, eloquent prose and skilled characterization are evident.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“L. E. Modesitt's character development is top-notch. If you haven't read anything by him, pick up this book and introduce yourself.” —SFREVU.com

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