Rex Regis: The Eighth Book of the Imager Portfolio
This is the eighth book in the Imager Portfolio and covers another episode in the life of Quaeryt. For those unfamiliar with the series, it would be difficult to start with this book, as so much character background is assumed. However, for readers of this series, this book adds yet another piece of knowledge to the history of imagers, further fleshing out the world Modesitt has created. Quaeryt and his ruler, Lord Bhayar, are trying to unify all the lands of the continent of Lydar. The path so far has been bloody, filled not just with usual battles, but also with treachery. In this installment, the treason comes from within, complicating the already difficult task of ruling the conquered territories. Quaeryt and his wife, Velora, try their best to begin the slow process of actually building the world’s first Imager academy, while never actually telling anyone except Lord Bhayar what they are doing. Dialogue and internal musings serve to show the good and the bad sides of the characters, while pulling the reader deeper into the fictional world. Fans will eagerly and impatiently await the next installment of this series. --Rebecca Gerber