L. E. Modesitt, Jr., is the bestselling author of the fantasy series "The Saga of Recluce", "Corean Chronicles", and the "Imager Portfolio". His science fiction includes "Adiamante", the "Ecolitan" novels, the "Forever Hero Trilogy", and "Archform: Beauty". Besides a writer, Modesitt has been a U.S. Navy pilot, a director of research for a political campaign, legislative assistant and staff director for a U.S. Congressman, Director of Legislation and Congressional Relations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a consultant on environmental, regulatory, and communications issues, and a...