L. E. Modesitt, Jr., author of the bestselling Saga of Recluce fantasy series, opens the door into a marvelous new world.

Millennia 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.

The 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.

The Corean Chronicles
Legacies
Darknesses
Scepters
Alector’s Choice
Cadmian’s Choice
Soarer’s Choice
The Lord-Protector’s Daughter
Lady-Protector

Other series by this author:
The Saga of Recluce
Imager Portfolio
The Spellsong Cycle
The Ghost Books
The Ecolitan Matter

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While ALECTOR’S CHOICE is the fourth book in the series, the story is set several thousand years before the events chronicled in the previous books, providing an excellent entry point for newcomers. At this time in Corus’ history the Talent-magic of the Duarchy rules the land with the help of the Myrmidons of Justice, an airborne law-enforcement agency who ride on fearsome pteridons. It is a peaceful and prosperous time for the Corean people.

The Alectors came to Corus from another world, and though they are different from the native Coreans, they have Talent and hold high positions within the government. Dainyl has risen to the rank of Alector Colonel of Myrmidons—the fourth highest military ranking officer of the Duacrchy. But when his direct superior is covertly murdered by the Marshal of Myrmidons, Dainyl is sent on an observation mission to Dramur to see how a battalion of mounted rifles handles an apparent rebellion.

It is on this mission that Dainyl meets Captain Mykel, the young officer in command of a battalion. Mykel is potentially Talented and not aware that should he discover and develop these powers, his life is forfeit. Only Alectors are allowed to use the Talent and Mykel is merely a man.

As the rebellion, becomes real the military commanders fall victim to treachery, corruption and greed, putting the peace of Corus at great risk. This military incompetence spirals out of control and Dainyl and Mykel realize that they must stick together if there is to be any hope of crushing the rebellion—and staying alive in the process.

While ALECTOR’S CHOICE is the fourth book in the series, the story is set several thousand years before the events chronicled in the previous books, providing an excellent entry point for newcomers. At this time in Corus’ history the Talent-magic of the Duarchy rules the land with the help of the Myrmidons of Justice, an airborne law-enforcement agency who ride on fearsome pteridons. It is a peaceful and prosperous time for the Corean people.

The Alectors came to Corus from another world, and though they are different from the native Coreans, they have Talent and hold high positions within the government. Dainyl has risen to the rank of Alector Colonel of Myrmidons—the fourth highest military ranking officer of the Duacrchy. But when his direct superior is covertly murdered by the Marshal of Myrmidons, Dainyl is sent on an observation mission to Dramur to see how a battalion of mounted rifles handles an apparent rebellion.

It is on this mission that Dainyl meets Captain Mykel, the young officer in command of a battalion. Mykel is potentially Talented and not aware that should he discover and develop these powers, his life is forfeit. Only Alectors are allowed to use the Talent and Mykel is merely a man.

As the rebellion, becomes real the military commanders fall victim to treachery, corruption and greed, putting the peace of Corus at great risk. This military incompetence spirals out of control and Dainyl and Mykel realize that they must stick together if there is to be any hope of crushing the rebellion—and staying alive in the process.