Scion of Cyador

The Saga of Recluce, Book 11

By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.

Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne

Scion of Cyador continues the story begun in Magi'i of Cyador. Exploring the rich depths of the history of Recluce, Magi'i introduced Lorn, a talented boy born into a family of Magi'i. A fastidious student mage who lacked blind devotion, Lorn was made into a lancer officer and shipped off to the frontier.

Having survived an extended stint fighting both barbarian raiders and the giant beasts of the Accursed Forest, Lorn has proven himself to be a fine officer - perhaps too fine an officer. As his prowess has grown, so has his number of enemies and rivals. Too much success has made him a marked man. When he returns to his home, both he and his young family become targets, while all of Cyad is in upheaval over the death of the Emperor.

©2000 L.E. Modesitt (P)2014 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Military buffs should enjoy the stupidity of the army's decisions, while marveling at the fantastic swath one heroic man armed with a magic mirror can cut through politics." ( Publishers Weekly)

Vintage Modesitt - One of his best!

Would you listen to Scion of Cyador again? Why?

I had read the first novel in this two book series years ago and for whatever reason never read the second book. Now that I've listened to the second book I'll download the first book to listen to it anew. Really a great story and thoroughly enjoyable journey.

Balance is key

Excellent read! There is so much meaning and depth. Balance is the key to power and happiness.

A little slow but it was a good story.

I ztruggled with it at first but it got better towards the middle while the ending was predictable it was interesting.

Seemed to drag

Any additional comments?

If you liked the previous book it's more of the same. Almost to much of it. Toward the end I wasn't really paying much attention. To much fighting and political give and take till your really not sure whats left. I guess I'd call it a really messy chess game were at the end your not even sure what pieces are left on the board.

Standard Modesitt

A good story, but nothing surprising for someone familiar with Modesitt. Not a critical Recluce novel.