“Modesitt produces some of the best fantasy novels published. His numerous series have devout fans…. I look forward to Quaeryt’s continuing adventures.” —SFRevu

“Solidly engrossing.” —Kirkus Reviews on Princeps

“Modesitt’s work shines with engrossing characters, terrific plotting, and realistic world-building.” —RT Book Reviews on Imager

“The Imager Portfolio features some of the best characters Modesitt has ever created, real enough to make you consider what you’d do in their places.” —Booklist on Imager’s Challenge

“Quaeryt is a fascinating character, and his trials and journey are action packed and yet intellectual.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars, on Scholar

“Modesitt has only one style: subtle intrigues anchored in vividly drawn, complex characters, stiffly formal conversations and descriptional arabesques in tones of gray. Perhaps the best so far in this consistently fascinating series.” —Kirkus, Starred Review, on Scholar

“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.” —Booklist on Imager’s Intrigue