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Imager's Battalion: The Sixth Book of the Imager Portfolio Kindle Edition

by L. E. Modesitt Jr. (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,202 ratings
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The Imager Porfolio is a bestselling and innovative epic fantasy series from L. E. Modesitt, Jr. that RT Book Reviews says “shines with engrossing characters, terrific plotting, and realistic world-building.” Continue the journey withImager's Battalion.

Quaeryt is poised to lead the first Imager fighting force into war. But Quaeryt has his own agenda in doing so: to legitimize Imagers in the hearts and minds of all men, by demonstrating their value as heroes as he leads his battalion into one costly battle after another.

However, court intrigues pursue Quaeryt even to the front lines of the conflict, as the Imager's enemies continue to plot against him.

The Imager Portfolio
#1 Imager / #2 Imager’s Challenge / #3 Imager’s Intrigue / #4 Scholar / #5 Princeps / #6 Imager’s Battalion / #7 Antiagon Fire / #8 Rex Regis / #9 Madness in Solidar / #10 Treachery’s Tools / #11 Assassin’s Price/ #12 Endgames

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

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"A wholly absorbing entry in this highly addictive series." ---Kirus Starred Review

About the Author

L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is the bestselling author of over seventy novels, including the Imager Portfolio series and the Saga of Recluce series, as well as several other novels in the science fiction genre. He has also published technical studies and articles, columns, poetry, and a number of science fiction stories.

William Dufris has been nominated nine times as a finalist for the APA's prestigious Audie Award and has garnered twenty-one Earphones Awards from AudioFile magazine, which also named him one of the Best Voices at the End of the Century.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AEC9J3S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tor Books (January 22, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 22, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1414 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 510 pages
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No matter what anyone claims, writers are made, not born, and what and how they write is the result of just how they were made… or how they made themselves. I began by writing poetry, which was published only in small magazines, and then went on to write administrative reports while I was a U.S. Naval aviator, followed by research papers, speeches, economic and technical studies, and policy and briefing papers. Along the way, I’ve 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 U.S. Congressmen; 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.

As a result, my writing tends to incorporate all of the above, in addition to the science fiction I read from a very early age. After more than seventy-five published novels, and nearly fifty short stories, it’s fairly clear to me that “what kind of writer” I am for readers tends to depend on which of my books each reader has read.

Along the way, I’ve weathered eight children, a fondness for three-piece suits [which has deteriorated into a love of vests], a brown Labrador, a white cockapoo, an energetic Shih-tzu, two scheming dachshunds, a capricious spaniel, a crazy Saluki-Aussie, and three very individualist cats. In 1989, to escape nearly twenty years of occupational captivity in Washington, D.C., I escaped to New Hampshire. There I was fortunate enough to find and marry a lovely lyric soprano, and we moved to Cedar City, Utah, in 1993, where she directs the voice and opera program at Southern Utah University and where I attempt to create and manage chaos in the process of writing.

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Nillspace
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
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The battles of a country to win freedoms for a small minority is centered around one man driven by a dream Of epic moments. Love drives the best.
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Rover
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid action and buildup
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2014
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Quaeryt is now a subcommander in Lord Bhayar's army against Rex Kharst. As far as Imager history goes, this is the unification war for what becomes Solidar as well as explains the bigger Why there is an Imagisle school/residence for imagers in Rhen's time.

There is plenty of action in this book, and much like the first one (Scholar), the battles each build on the last, so that the small group of imaging undercaptains get a chance to develop their skills under Quaeryt's guidance and leadership. It's still focused a great deal on what Quaeryt can do personally with his imaging, but he is starting to note how imaging skills differ in each person. The conversations about shields definitely could have used more depth.

The interweaving of "The Chosen One" (ok, the "Lost One") mythology with Quaeryt's growing powers and reputation got pretty old at times. I was thankful that Modesitt kept Quaeryt's character in character throughout those exchanges, though, because by the time they get to the bigger northern cities, the mythology angle was getting tedious for both Quaeryt and me-as-reader.

I liked the action and the interpersonal relationships that went along with the campaign, but I really didn't like how many names I had to keep in my head at one time. I got tangled up in which guy got killed at one point, so when Major So-and-So showed up later, I had to go back and check who had actually been killed. Argh.

I recommend this book to people who have been following the Imager series so far. You can start with either Imager or Scholar, but for your enjoyment and continuity's sake, don't start here.
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ElizaD
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Imager Series
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2013
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My only complaint is the abrupt ending which is setting up for the fourth book. I love how L. E. Modesitt develops characters that I can relate to and sympathize with. They feel like full characters and not 2 dimensional. Some of the sections dealing with politics and military are over my head - I will admit to being one of those readers that does not get any of that! After the first Imager book I tried to figure out why I liked it if I didn't understand parts of it but decided who cares! I enjoy them and will keep reading them. There is enough action and intrigue to keep me coming back. I also find that when I go back and re-read them I pick up more. Probably will explore more of his books.
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Wev33
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023
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I’m reading these all again, and the brilliance of Mosesitt’s writing is just beyond words. The details, the intensity, make the story, just brilliant!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Concerning the Imager's Series
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2013
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I have to concede this book was not as good as the first two starting the new series that pointed to philosophical questions and the nature of what role in leadership the protagonist Q would take in conquering Lydar. It answered the physical questions and the action for me as for thoughtful questions on Rholan and such it did well in shrouding ancient texts with mystery, but it remains to be seen whether these questions will be answered by the risk taking scholar in Modesite next installments. I love the series because it is thoughtful pointing to an outline of imagined history that could be real. It also raises both philosophical questions about the ethical use of power and the end justifies the means and observations on science via imagers cause and affect newton like training to hone their superpowers. To me the authors world is very believable and I like all the descriptions on a developing Renaissance like culture showing food, guilds, dictators, and the place of the common man in society. The main thing this part of the series shrouds in mystery is the Pharsi culture and the past connecting the evil old ones vs the obscure myth of cursed son of Erion.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Modesitt Jr.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2013
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This does not receive five stars simply because it is not the strongest series of this model of writing. Modesitt Jr. utilizes the same formula in all his fantasy series, yet this one simply falls short ofthe mastery seen in the recluce sage. While it continues to show Modesitt as a master of character development and expansice worlds in which we see and feel the character grow. The current character in this series moves at a much slower pace that all but the Windsong Series. While the growth of this character is well planned and executed, especially in respect to the relationship this character shares with others and most importantly his closest circle of companions; the overall novel does not carry the overall excitement and energy as seen with other characters from Modesitt's past. That being said, Modesitt continues to be by far my favorite Fantasy Author with not one but three solid and substantial series still active with the Corean Chronicles, The Saga of Recluse, and The Imager Portfolio. Very few writers ever get to the level that Modesitt achieves with one of his series, let alone being able to continue three.
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Blayne Watt
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition,but...
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013
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I am a huge fan of L.E. Modesitt Jr. I've read all the fantasy books, and most of the sci fi ones too. This book has a fantastic story going on, and flows just like every other book... except the ending. Typically, Quaeryt spends the whole book trying to collect information about the person who is standing in his way, then in the end faces them down and eliminates them in a spectacular way. In this book, he knows the source of his problems from the start, and basically never does anything about it. I kept rubbing my hands together every time he went to see the opposition, and nothing ever came of it. I'm sure it'll be in Antiagon Fire, but I was kind of let down.

Still, it's a solid 5 stars for me, because it's still the best book I've read in a while.
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Richard D. Crossen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great author!
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2021
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Addictive writing
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twosheds
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a Moddersit fan you will like this book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2020
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This book is up to his normal standard, having read over 25 of his books l will carry on reading his books until I catch up with him.
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Idul
4.0 out of 5 stars classic Modesitt
Reviewed in Australia on May 8, 2014
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Thoughtful, well-written, with careful, almost subliminal changes in pace. If you enjoyed any of Modesitt's work you'll love this series.
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doris choo
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth my time spent and entertaining
Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2013
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I always enjoy reading Moesitt 's plot, style of writting. His technical knowledge of warfare and the logic is amazing. Not boring, but interesting. Seems he had been in a battle before, very vivid with creative touch of magic. I especially like happy endings.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Imager Portfolio
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2014
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This is really a review of the whole series, as I've read them all up to this one & intend to read the rest too.

I keep asking myself, why? Why do I enjoy these books so much? Why am I driven to read them so obsessively at the negation of other excellent books waiting for my attention? Why are Rhenn & Quaeryt so engaging?

I could say it's because of the excellent writing, but I've read other books just as good if not better. I could say that it's the captivating plots, but sometimes Modesitt' s tendency to use excessive detail can swamp any attempt to use action as a plot mover, (check out Princeps if you don't believe me). I could say it's the action, character building, an eerie ability to capture real conversations or even to be able to give just the right amount of insight into a character's thought processes. Yet I still feel that I would have failed to identify what actually keeps me reading.

Throughout the series I have been troubled by the casual treatment of death, especially the way both central characters in the series seem able to justify being judge, jury & executioner in countless situations without consulting others or feeling lasting remorse. Quaeryt does seem to struggle with this more than Rhenn, but even he is able to ignore his dubious concerns enough to carry on with the practice.

And yet I'm still tempted to buy the next instalment & start reading it as soon as possible!

WHY?

If you think you know why, then please, please, please tell me! I think I'm doomed to read the whole series anyway but it may help others decide if they want to start or not.
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