L. E. Modesitt Jr. has 60 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 55 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.7★ across 264 ratings. The most-rated is The Day That Turns Your Life Around.
Scepters
Summary
Alucius is happy to be back on his nightsheep stead with his beloved wife Wendra, who is expecting their first child. But the country is beset by enemies on all sides. Although the Lord Protector of Lanachrona keeps his promise not to order Alucius back to active duty, Alucius finds his request for help no easier to ignore. Newly promoted to a higher rank and given command of a combined force of the Northern and Southern Guards, Alucius must first quell a strange, religiously inspired rebellion and then find a way to destroy the powerful weapons of ancient design again being used by the forces of Madrien. Unlike the Lord Protector, Alucius can see that a third, covert, threat must be behind the other two. Only the timely assistance of the mysterious ancient Soarers and the addition of Wendra's Talent to his own give him any hope of success.
©2004 L.E. Modesitt, Jr. (P)2015 Tantor
Darksong Rising
Summary
Listeners first met Anna Marshall in The Soprano Sorceress, when she wished to be anything other than a music teacher and singer in Iowa - this was before she was pulled into the world of Erde, where her gift of song became a gift of magic. Her musical ability has since given Anna influence, control, and the potential to be an enormously powerful sorceress. Now, as the regent of Defalk, Anna must battle two men who would destroy her and claim Defalk for their own.
©1999 L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (P)2015 Tantor
Darknesses
Summary
Corus is a world of humans, but also of strange animals and supernatural creatures. It is a world of magical powers and of a few people who are Talented enough to use them. Alucius, the hero of the story, is one such person. In Legacies we saw how he grew from a Talented child on a lonely Nightsheep ranch in the Iron Valleys to a proficient soldier who used his wits and his Talent to become the first to escape military enslavement in the neighboring country of Madrien. Now captain of the Twenty-first Company, the youngest officer of his rank in the Militia, he must now face new challenges, both military and magical. Corus has been fragmented since the collapse of its ancient magic-powered civilization. A would-be conqueror has somehow revived sorcerous creatures of legend to assist in his crusade to reunite the continent under his rule. The Iron Valleys are forced into an alliance with the Lord-Protector of Lanachrona, and the Twenty-first is dispatched to stand against the invaders. Neither the officers above him nor the men under him know it, but Alucius's Talent is their only hope for victory, or even survival.
©2003 L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (P)2014 Tantor
The Shadow Sorceress
Summary
Secca, a young sorceress, is thrust into a position of power and responsibility when the legendary Sorceress-Protector of Defalk dies unexpectedly before Secca's training as a master magic wielder is anywhere near complete. As she leads an army for the first time, Secca finds that she must master diplomacy in order to save her ruler and his kingdom and form alliances with unfriendly potential allies. At the same time, she discovers the unexpected potential for love and companionship in a world where few men are wise enough to value women as anything more than wives, mistresses, or mothers. Coping with it all, Secca proves herself to be more than just a quick study; she has become a courageous woman who shows a fearless commitment to fighting the good fight.
©2001 L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (P)2015 Tantor
Quantum Shadows
Summary
Best-selling author of The Mongrel Mage, L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s Quantum Shadows blends science fiction, myth, and legend in an adventure that pits old gods and new against one another in a far-future world. On a world called Heaven, the 10 major religions of mankind each have its own land governed by a capital city and ruled by a Hegemon. That Hegemon may be a god, or a prophet of a god. Smaller religions have their own towns or villages of belief. Corvyn, known as the Shadow of the Raven, contains the collective memory of humanity’s Falls from Grace. With this knowledge comes enormous power. When unknown power burns a mysterious black image into the holy place of each House of the Decalivre, Corvyn must discover what entity could possibly have that much power. The stakes are nothing less than another Fall, and if he doesn't stop it, mankind will not rise from the ashes. A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books
©2020 L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (P)2020 Macmillan Audio
Natural Ordermage
Summary
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.
©2007 L. E. Modesitt (P)2014 Tantor
Recluce Tales
Summary
For over 1,000 years, Order and Chaos have molded the island of Recluce. The Saga of Recluce chronicles the history of this world through 18 books, L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s longest and best-selling fantasy series. Recluce Tales: Stories from the World of Recluce collects 17 new short stories and four popular reprints spanning the thousand-year history of Recluce. First-time audiences will gain a glimpse of the fascinating world and its complex magic system, while longtime fans of the series will be treated to glimpses into the history of the world. Modesitt's essay "Behind the 'Magic' of Recluce" gives insight into his thoughts on developing the magical system that rules the Island of Recluce and its surrounding lands, while "The Vice Marshal's Trial" takes the listener back to the first colonists on Recluce. Old favorites, such as "Black Ordermage" and "The Stranger," stand side-by-side with thrilling new stories.
©2017 L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (P)2017 Tantor
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The Magic of Recluce (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Summary
L. E. Modesitt Jr.'s The Magic of Recluce begins his best-selling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one of the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy. Young Lerris yearns to find a place in the world better suited to his skills and temperament. In Recluce, this means taking one of two options: permanent exile from Recluce or the dangergeld, a complex, rule-laden wanderjahr in the lands beyond. Many do not survive. Lerris chooses dangergeld. Lerris will need magic in the lands beyond, where the power of the Chaos Wizards reigns unchecked, and he must learn to use his powers in an orderly way before his wanderjahr, or fall prey to Chaos. Performed by Bradley Smith, Andy Brownstein, Amanda Forstrom, Elizabeth Jernigan, Terence Aselford, Alejandro Ruiz, Christopher Walker, Nick DePinto, Chris Genebach, Michael Glenn, Kimberly Gilbert, Carolyn Kashner, Tara Giordano, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Mort Shelby, Nora Achrati, Chris Davenport, Scott McCormick, Jonathon Church, Colleen Delany, David Jourdan, Matthew Bassett, Nanette Savard, Richard Rohan, Michael John Casey, Matthew Pauli, Lawrence Redmond, Joe Mallon, Ken Jackson.
©2010 L. E. Modesitt Jr. (P)2019 Graphic Audio, LLC
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The Order War (2 of 3) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Summary
The Order War illuminates great figures and major events in the historic war between order and chaos that is the central focus of the saga of Recluce. The deadly White Wizards of Fairhaven, wielding the forces of chaos, threaten the ancient matriarchy of Sarronnyn, the last bastion of order in Candar. When Sarronnyn falls despite the assistance of the Black Order mages, Justen, a young Black Engineer, must escape the city and master forbidden technology that harness chaos itself. Even so, it may not be enough to halt conquest of the White Wizards. Performed by Terence Aselford, Andy Brownstein, Richard Rohan, Tracy Olivera, Karen Novak, Eric Messner, Amanda Forstrom, Michael Glenn, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Mort Shelby, Bradley Smith, Joe Mallon, Evan Casey, Shayna Small, Kimberly Gilbert, Nanette Savard, Chris Genebach, Nick DePinto, Ken Jackson, Nora Achrati, Alejandro Ruiz, Chris Davenport, Laura C Harris, Yesenia Iglesias, Colleen Delany, Dylan Lynch.
©2014 L. E. Modesitt Jr. (P)2019 Graphic Audio, LLC
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The Magic Engineer (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Summary
In L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s The Magic Engineer, Dorrin, a young scion of Order magicians, is interested in forbidden knowledge - the working of machines. He is the Leonardo da Vinci of his age, but his insights violate the rules of the Order magic of Recluce, and in order to pursue his invention he must go into exile - in the lands of Chaos. Tortured by the knowledge that to preserve Order he must create new devices for war, Dorrin stands between Recluce and the forces of the Chaos that seek to destroy it. "An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world." (Robert Jordan, New York Times best-selling author of The Wheel of Time series) Performed by Terence Aselford, Chris Stinson, Yasmin Tuazon, Jacob Yeh, Nora Achrati, Christopher Walker, Marni Penning, Eva Wilhelm, Tony Nam, Nanette Savard, Ken Jackson, Carolyn Kashner, Steve Wannall, Elizabeth Jernigan, KenYatta Rogers, Jason B McIntosh, Alejandro Ruiz, Matthew Bassett, Bradley Smith, Tia Shearer, Eric Messner, Paul Reisman, Amanda Forstrom, Evan Casey, Michael Glenn, Joy Jones, Andy Clemence, Tracy Olivera, Richard Rohan, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Mort Shelby, Chris Davenport, Andy Brownstein, Michael John Casey, Nick DePinto, Dylan Lynch, Frank Britton, Holly Vagley, David Jourdan, Chris Genebach, Dawn Ursula, Lise Bruneau, Drew Kopas, Colleen Delany, Dani Stoller, James Lewis, Scott McCormick, Joe Mallon, Tim Carlin, Jeff Allin.
©2014 L.E. Modesitt Jr. (P)2019 Graphic Audio, LLC
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The Towers of the Sunset (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Summary
L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s The Towers of the Sunset continues his best-selling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy. Rather than accepting a marriage arranged by his mother, the powerful military matriarch of Westwind, Creslin chooses exile, setting out to find his own identity and developing his magical talents through conflict with the enigmatic white wizards of Candar. What Creslin doesn't know is he stands in the way of their plot to subjugate the world. Performed by Terence Aselford, Alejandro Ruiz, Kimberly Gilbert, Dani Stoller, Andy Brownstein, David Jourdan, Chris Stinson, Colleen Delany, Eric Messner, Bradley Smith, Tracy Olivera, Tia Shearer, Christopher Walker, Michael Glenn, Amanda Forstrom, Elizabeth Jernigan, Henry Kramer, Richard Rohan, Bruce Alan Rauscher, Carolyn Kashner, Ken Jackson, Michael John Casey, Chris Davenport, Scott McCormick, Chris Genebach, Eleanor Todd, Matthew Ward, Michael Mowen.
©2010 L.E. Modesitt Jr. (P)2019 Graphic Audio, LLC
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The Magic Engineer (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Summary
In L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s The Magic Engineer, Dorrin, a young scion of Order magicians, is interested in forbidden knowledge - the working of machines. He is the Leonardo da Vinci of his age, but his insights violate the rules of the Order magic of Recluce, and in order to pursue his invention he must go into exile - in the lands of Chaos. Tortured by the knowledge that to preserve Order he must create new devices for war, Dorrin stands between Recluce and the forces of the Chaos that seek to destroy it. "An intriguing fantasy in a fascinating world." (Robert Jordan, New York Times best-selling author of The Wheel of Time series) Performed by Terence Aselford, Chris Stinson, Nora Achrati, Yasmin Tuazon, Jacob Yeh, Carolyn Kashner, Ken Jackson, Alejandro Ruiz, Tony Nam, Tia Shearer, Chris Davenport, Christopher Walker, Eva Wilhelm, Nanette Savard, Nick DePinto, Bradley Smith, KenYatta Rogers, Colleen Delany, Andy Clemence, Lise Bruneau, Kimberly Gilbert, Steve Wannall, Scott McCormick, Chris Genebach, Zeke Alton, Amanda Forstrom, Elizabeth Jernigan, James Lewis, Paul Reisman, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Mort Shelby, Thomas Penny, Richard Rohan, Evan Casey, Michael John Casey, Eric Messner, David Jourdan.
©2014 L. E. Modesitt Jr. (P)2019 Graphic Audio, LLC
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The Towers of the Sunset (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Summary
L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s The Towers of the Sunset continues his best-selling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy. Rather than accepting a marriage arranged by his mother, the powerful military matriarch of Westwind, Creslin chooses exile, setting out to find his own identity and developing his magical talents through conflict with the enigmatic white wizards of Candar. What Creslin doesn't know he stands in the way of their plot to subjugate the world. Performed by Terence Aselford, Alejandro Ruiz, Kimberly Gilbert, Chris Stinson, Christopher Walker, Tracy Olivera, Eric Messner, Michael Glenn, Nora Achrati, Joe Mallon, Tia Shearer, Dani Stoller, David Jourdan, Bradley Smith, Amanda Forstrom, Peter Holdway, Blythe Coons, Scott McCormick, Chris Genebach, Tim Carlin, Jessica Lauren Ball, Richard Rohan, Carolyn Kashner, Thomas Keegan, Nick DePinto, Jacob Yeh, Christopher Scheeren, Elizabeth Jernigan, Nanette Savard, Michael John Casey, Colleen Delany, Ken Jackson, Drew Kopas, Evan Casey, Lise Bruneau, Marni Penning, Dylan Lynch.
©2010 L. E. Modesitt Jr. (P)2019 Graphic Audio, LLC
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The Order War (1 of 3) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Summary
The Order War illuminates great figures and major events in the historic war between order and chaos that is the central focus of the saga of Recluce. The deadly White Wizards of Fairhaven, wielding the forces of chaos, threaten the ancient matriarchy of Sarronnyn, the last bastion of order in Candar. When Sarronnyn falls despite the assistance of the Black Order mages, Justen, a young Black Engineer, must escape the city and master forbidden technology that harness chaos itself. Even so, it may not be enough to halt conquest of the White Wizards. Performed by Terence Aselford, Andy Brownstein, Richard Rohan, Amanda Forstrom, Christopher Walker, Eric Messner, Laura C Harris, Shayna Small, Tracy Olivera, Scott Bruffey, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Mort Shelby, Eva Wilhelm, Bradley Smith, Evan Casey, Nora Achrati, Scott McCormick, Tia Shearer, Nick DePinto, Kimberly Gilbert, Nanette Savard, Karen Novak, Ken Jackson, Holly Vagley, Chris Genebach, Matthew McGee, Colleen Delany, Dylan Lynch, Michael John Casey, Jacob Yeh, Joe Mallon.
©2014 L. E. Modesitt Jr. (P)2019 Graphic Audio, LLC
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The Death of Chaos (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Summary
L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s The Death of Chaos continues his best-selling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one of the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy. 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. Performed by Terence Aselford, Bradley Smith, Amanda Forstrom, Carolyn Kashner, Andy Brownstein, David Jourdan, Nora Achrati, Andy Clemence, Scott McCormick, Kimberly Gilbert, David Zitney, Lolita Horne, Tia Shearer, Chris Genebach, Joe Mallon, Lise Bruneau, Chris Scheeren, Nick DePinto, Eric Messner, James Lewis, Christopher Walker, Michael Glenn, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Mort Shelby, Richard Rohan, Nanette Savard, Delores King Williams, Michael John Casey, Tracy Olivera, Matthew Bassett, Steve Wannall, Marni Penning, Ken Jackson, Colleen Delany, Zeke Alton.
©2014 L. E. Modesitt Jr. (P)2019 Graphic Audio, LLC
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The Death of Chaos (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Summary
L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s The Death of Chaos continues his best-selling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one of the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy. 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. Performed by Terence Aselford, Bradley Smith, Amanda Forstrom, Richard Rohan, Andy Brownstein, Carolyn Kashner, Tracy Olivera, Andy Clemence, Chris Genebach, Nora Achrati, Scott McCormick, Joe Mallon, Lise Bruneau, Tia Shearer, Alejandro Ruiz, Delores King Williams, Michael John Casey, Nanette Savard, David Jourdan, Ken Jackson, Andrew Quilpa, Chris Scheeren, Colleen Delany, Michael Glenn, Karen Novack, Nick DePinto, Yesenia Iglesias, Christopher Walker, Evan Casey, David Zitney, Laura C Harris, Dani Stoller, Eva Wilhelm.
©2014 L.E. Modesitt Jr. (P)2020 Graphic Audio, LLC
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The Magic of Recluce (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
Summary
L.E. Modesitt Jr.'s The Magic of Recluce begins his best-selling fantasy series the Saga of Recluce, which is one of the most popular in contemporary epic fantasy. Young Lerris yearns to find a place in the world better suited to his skills and temperament. In Recluce this means taking one of two options: permanent exile from Recluce or the dangergeld, a complex, rule-laden wanderjahr in the lands beyond. Many do not survive. Lerris chooses dangergeld. Lerris will need magic in the lands beyond, where the power of the Chaos Wizards reigns unchecked, and he must learn to use his powers in an orderly way before his wanderjahr, or fall prey to Chaos. Performed by Bradley Smith, Andy Brownstein, Carolyn Kashner, Amanda Forstrom, Chris Genebach, Ken Jackson, Richard Rohan, Peter Holdway, Nora Achrati, Steven Carpenter, Michael Glenn, Elizabeth Jernigan, Andy Clemence, Jeff Allin, Marni Penning, Scott McCormick, Evan Casey, Chris Stinson, Eric Messner, Thomas Keegan, Colleen Delany, David Jourdan, Jacob Yeh, Dylan Lynch, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Mort Shelby, Jessica Lauren Ball, Lise Bruneau, Michael John Casey, Terence Aselford, Jonathan Feuer, Matthew Bassett, Tim Getman, Nanette Savard.
©2010 L. E. Modesitt Jr. (P)2019 Graphic Audio, LLC
Cyador's Heirs
Summary
Decades after the fall of Cyador, its survivors have reestablished themselves in Cigoerne, a fertile country coveted by hostile neighbors in less hospitable lands. Young Lerial, the second son of Duke Kiedron, lives in the shadow of his older brother Lephi, the heir to their father's realm. Lerial's future seems preordained: He will one day command his brother's forces in defense of Cigoerne, serving at his older sibling's pleasure and no more. But when Lerial is sent abroad to be fostered by Major Altyrn to learn the skills and wisdom he will need to fulfill his future duties, he begins a journey into a much larger world that brings out his true potential. Lerial has talents that few, as yet, suspect: He is one of those rare beings who can harness both Order and Chaos, the competing natural forces that shape the world and define the magic that exists within it. And as war finally engulfs the fringes of Cigoerne, Lerial's growing mastery of Order and Chaos is tested to its limits and his own.
©2014 L. E. Modesitt, Jr. (P)2014 Tantor
Heritage of Cyador
Summary
Scarcely a year after the events of Cyador's Heirs, Lerial uses his mastery of Order and Chaos, the competing natural forces that shape his world and define the magic that exists within it, to utterly destroy an Afritan military force crossing into Cigoerne. Five years later, Lerial, now an overcaptain and a field commander of Cigoerne's Mirror Lancers, must lead three companies of troops into Afrit on a mission of mutual interest: neighboring Heldya is threatening to invade Afrit, and if that nation falls, Cigoerne is certain to be next. The mission is both delicate and dangerous; Lerial's value in the effort to repel Heldya is undeniable, but his troubled history against Afrit may reopen old wounds that will never truly heal.
©2014 L.E. Modesitt, Jr. (P)2015 Tantor
Fairhaven Rising
Summary
Modesitt continues his best-selling Saga of Recluce with his 22nd book in the long-running series. Fairhaven Rising is the first book in a new character arc and follows The Mage-Fire War. Sixteen years have passed since the mage Beltur helped to found the town of Fairhaven, and Taelya, Beltur's adopted niece, is now a white mage undercaptain in the Road Guards of Fairhaven. Fairhaven's success under the Council has become an impediment to the ambition of several rulers, and the mages protecting the town are seen as a threat. Taelya, a young and untried mage, will find herself at the heart of a conspiracy to destroy her home and the people she loves, and she may not be powerful enough to stop it in time.
©2021 Modesitt Family Revocable Living Trust (P)2021 Tantor