The Ecolitan Enigma
L.E. Modesitt, Jr.'s science fiction novels have been pleasing readers for nearly two decades. Among his earlier novels were the three books set in the future universe of the Ecolitan Institute. Now Modesitt returns to that world to tell another story of cultural conflict and interstellar diplomacy. The Ecolitan Enigma is sure to thrill his old fans and win new ones.
Nathaniel Firstborn Whaler is an Ecolitan, both a professor at the Institute and a field agent with extraordinary powers. Sent to a backwater colony planet to determine its economic viability, Whaler evades assassin's bullets only steps from the spaceport. He soon uncovers evidence that the planet will become the flashpoint for interstellar conflict between two empires, with each prepared to blame the Ecolitan Institute should war break out. Whaler must do everything in his power to stop what might become the worst disaster in human history.
And Nathaniel Whaler just may have more power than any man in the galaxy.
L.E. Modesitt, Jr., writes science fiction in the tradition of Gordon R. Dickson and Poul Anderson, hard-edged adventures with a moral dimension. The Ecolitan Enigma is a powerful addition to an already strong body of work.
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L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is a name that resonates deeply in the world of science fiction and fantasy, particularly for readers who crave intricate world-building, compelling characters, and philosophical musings woven seamlessly into action-packed narratives. With a career spanning decades, Modesitt’s works explore complex themes of power, morality, and societal structure, all set against the backdrop of expansive universes where every decision ripples out with consequences.
Born in the mid-20th century, Modesitt’s early life was shaped by a love of literature, history, and the natural world. His formal education in political science and economics, coupled with his time as a writer, editor, and even a political assistant, gives his work a layer of intellectual depth rarely seen in speculative fiction. These experiences have contributed to the sharp political and ethical dilemmas that surface in his novels, particularly in his Recluce series, which explores a world governed by the struggle between order and chaos.
The Ecolitan Institute
Bestselling author L.E. Modesitt’s Ecolitan Matter series follows the conflict between the corrupt interstellar Empire and the Ecolitan Institute of the planet Accord. The Institute must fight - first for their independence, and then to prevent the worst disaster in human history.
The Ecolitan Institute consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Related series The Ecolitan Institute (omnibus editions)
