{"product_id":"9780765368379","title":"Princeps : The Fifth Book of the Imager Portfolio","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePrinceps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): L. E. Modesitt, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Imager Porfolio is a bestselling and innovative epic fantasy series from L. E. Modesitt, Jr. that \u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e says \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e“shines with engrossing characters, terrific plotting, and realistic world-building.” Continue the journey with\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003ePrinceps.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter discovering a coup attempt and preventing a bloody civil war, Quaeryt becomes princeps of Tilbor. He is second only to the governor, and continuew to hide his powers as an Imager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the governor of Telaryn is killed in a devastating volcanic eruptions, Quareryt is dispatched to replace him and restor order to the chaotic and corrupt remains of the capital.  a city filled with chaos and corruption, and do so quickly--a rival country sees an opportunity for invasion and conquest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Imager Portfolio\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#1 \u003ci\u003eImager \/ \u003c\/i\u003e#2 \u003ci\u003eImager’s Challenge \/ \u003c\/i\u003e#3 \u003ci\u003eImager’s Intrigue \/ \u003c\/i\u003e#4 \u003ci\u003eScholar \/ \u003c\/i\u003e#5 \u003ci\u003ePrinceps \/ \u003c\/i\u003e#6 \u003ci\u003eImager’s Battalion \/ \u003c\/i\u003e#7 \u003ci\u003eAntiagon Fire \/ \u003c\/i\u003e#8 \u003ci\u003eRex Regis \/ \u003c\/i\u003e#9 \u003ci\u003eMadness in Solidar \/ \u003c\/i\u003e#10 \u003ci\u003eTreachery’s Tools \/ \u003c\/i\u003e#11 \u003ci\u003eAssassin’s Price\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eOther series by this author:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Saga of Recluce\u003cbr\u003eThe Corean Chronicles\u003cbr\u003eThe Spellsong Cycle\u003cbr\u003eThe Ghost Books\u003cbr\u003eThe Ecolitan Matter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The prolific Modesitt kicks off a new fantasy series that boasts an early modern setting--think Victorian times without the pollution…. Modesitt's capacity to wring new surprises from stock ideas remains undiminished.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on Imager\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Modesitt writes some of the most interesting characters in Fantasy. He is a master of developing young heroes. Fans of the author's \u003ci\u003eRecluce\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCorus\u003c\/i\u003e series will enjoy this series as well.” —\u003ci\u003eSFRevu on Imager's Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Modesitt has drawn a superb portrait of an honest and powerful man handed a crisis that even he may not be able to handle…. Extremely satisfying.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Imager's Intrigue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There is something so satisfying about picking up a novel by an author who's consistently good at his or her craft: the heft of the book, the scent of the ink, the awareness that what will happen in the pages will be truly wondrous. It is no different with Modesitt's latest travel in the world of the Imagers; although Scholar is tied to the other books, this is a prequel that can stand alone. Quaeryt is a fascinating character, and his trials and journey are action packed and yet intellectual.” —\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews, 4 stars on Scholar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780765368379\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Fantasy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40633913442510,"sku":"9780765368379","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780765368379","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}