Virtual Mode
Virtual Mode is the first book in the Mode series, in which a man and woman from two alternate worlds face love and danger across time and space.
Colene, who lives a normal life on the outside, is filled with inner torments that only she knows about. When she finds a beat-up man lying in a ditch, she takes him home and feeds and shelters him in secret... and her life begins to change.
The man, named Darius, speaks a strange language and claims to have come from another world in search of a wife he could love. Colene thinks he is crazy. Darius is shaken by the revelation of her own dark inner nature. He leaves to return to his own world, and disappears before Colene's eyes.
Colene would do anything to find him again, and she sets off on the Modes, a pathway across the realities, in order to find Darius again.
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Piers Anthony
Piers Anthony's name is synonymous with fantastical worlds, vivid characters, and an unparalleled sense of whimsy. Born in Oxford, England, in 1934, he moved to the United States as a child, shaping the cultural landscape of his imagination. What sets Anthony apart is his ability to weave humor and depth into stories that are both lighthearted and thought-provoking, making him a standout in the fantasy genre.
Anthony’s journey to becoming a household name in fantasy literature wasn’t a straightforward path. After serving in the U.S. Army and briefly teaching, he devoted himself to writing, selling his first short story and setting the stage for his later successes. However, it was with the Xanth series that he truly carved out his place in literary history. A world brimming with puns, magic, and eccentric characters, Xanth resonated with readers for its wit and its heart. What began as a fun experiment turned into a sprawling saga, with Anthony publishing a book for nearly every letter of the alphabet, earning him a global following that continues to grow.
Mode
Mode consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
