Last of the First: 26 (Saga of Recluce)

Dive into the epic conclusion of the Saga of Recluce series with Last of the First. This volume follows Mirror Lancer Alyiakal, newly promoted to Subcommander at Mirror Lancer Headquarters, ostensibly to advise the high command on tactics. However, Alyiakal's past military successes have eliminated most external threats to the Empire of Light, shifting the focus to perilous internal conflicts.

• Alyiakal must navigate the dangerous politics within Cyador.
• Internal threats include a weak emperor controlled by his manipulative empress.
• A ruthless Merchanter clan is embezzling the Empire's finances.
• The narrative features a power struggle among the Magi’i and an indecisive high commander of the Mirror Lancers.
• Alyiakal confronts his destiny amidst the turmoil of the Empire.

• Author: L. E. Modesitt
• Series: Saga of Recluce (Book 26 of 26)
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 448 pages
• ISBN-10: 1250349052
• ISBN-13: 978-1250349057
• Dimensions: 166mm x 243mm x 36mm (Approx. 6.54 x 9.57 x 1.42 inches)
• Weight: 454 g
• Publication Date: September 10, 2026

For dedicated fans of Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery, this final installment by L. E. Modesitt promises a complex journey through political intrigue and destiny within the Empire.