{"product_id":"alectors-choice-paperback","title":"Alector's Choice - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eL. E. Modesitt  Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eL. E. Modesitt, Jr., author of the bestselling Saga of Recluce fantasy series, opens the door into a marvelous new world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMillennia ago, a magical disaster caused the fall of a great worldwide civilization, the end of a golden age. New civilizations have fought their way up from the ancient destruction and chaos, knowing little of the lost world that preceded them or the details of its fall. Corus today is a world of contending countries, of humans, but also of strange animals and supernatural creatures. It is a place of magical powers, and of a few people who are talented enough to use them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Myrmidons of Justice command the skies riding their fearsome pteridons. Alector Dainyl is the fourth highest ranking military officer of the Duarchy. Captain Mykel is a young officer potentially Talented and unaware that, should he ever discover that Talent, his life is forfeit. Rebellion spirals out of control, spurred by treachery, corruption, and greed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Corean Chronicles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLegacies\u003cbr\u003eDarknesses\u003cbr\u003eScepters\u003cbr\u003eAlector's Choice\u003cbr\u003eCadmian's Choice\u003cbr\u003eSoarer's Choice\u003cbr\u003eThe Lord-Protector's Daughter\u003cbr\u003eLady-Protector \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther series by this author: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Saga of Recluce\u003cbr\u003eImager Portfolio\u003cbr\u003eThe Spellsong Cycle\u003cbr\u003eThe Ghost Books\u003cbr\u003eThe Ecolitan Matter\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eL. E. Modesitt, Jr. \u003c\/b\u003ewas born in Denver, CO in 1943. In the years since, he has been a delivery boy; a lifeguard; an unpaid radio disc jockey; a U.S. Navy pilot; a market research analyst; a real estate agent; 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; a college lecturer and writer in residence; and unpaid treasurer of a civic music arts association. In addition to his novels -- most notably the Recluce saga, Spellsong series and Corean Chronicles -- Mr. Modesitt has published technical studies and articles (generally with boring titles), columns, poetry, and a number of science fiction stories. He and his wife, a lyric soprano, make their home in Cedar City, UT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.42 x 7 x 4.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 04, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693713526847,"sku":"9781250217530","price":27.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a242bac6f752c2671dae040ca6eede2e.webp?v=1764999720","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/alectors-choice-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}