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Scion of Cyador

The Saga of Recluce, Book 11

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Scion of Cyador

By: L. E. Modesitt Jr.
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
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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 Action & Adventure Epic Fantasy Military

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"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)
Engaging Action • Multiple Viewpoints • Pleasant Voice • Interesting Time Progression • Military Appeal • Great Finale
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I ztruggled with it at first but it got better towards the middle while the ending was predictable it was interesting.

A little slow but it was a good story.

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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.

Vintage Modesitt - One of his best!

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

Balance is key

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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.

Seemed to drag

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

Standard Modesitt

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As the author requested, I have listened to the books in the order he wrote them. Now the second play through in time line order. We shall see.

Second Time Around; Still Outstanding

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I loved how Lorn does not bow down to pressure to become what he is not. How he strives to realize his weaknesses,( personal & relating to those close to him), and strives to overcome weaknesses. Finds ways to solve problems. Loves how he grows his relationship with his sweetheart.

reading compliments story.

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A great great finale to the Cyador tale.. Brought tears to my eyes many times. Well done Mr Modesitt.

A ripping good read

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I have really enjoyed these stories. Modesitt makes the story even more interesting in the way he provides viewpoints from all angles and through his use of time's passage. I've read (listened actually) them in the order of publication date so I may experience the stories as the author envisioned them, but they can be read in any order.
Heyborne is as fantastic a narrator/actor as is Modesitt Jr. is author.

Great series!

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This two book story, books ten and eleven are by far my favorite in the Recluce series. Everything from the pacing and action to it's subject matter are very polished. Both in written and audible format it really stands out.

Best of the series

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