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Ecolitan Matter #3-4
Ecolitan Prime
This is an omnibus from New York Times bestselling author L. E. Modesitt, Jr., This omnibus concludes one of his most powerful science fiction series, the Ecolitan series. It contains book three, The Ecologic Envoy , and book four, The Ecolitan Enigma .
Four hundred years after winning secession from the Terran Empire, the star system Accord wants to sign a simple trade treaty with the Empire. But if the agreement is so minor, why is Professor Nathaniel Whaler, chief economist at the Ecolitan Institute and his world's top commando killer, chosen as Accord's Envoy?
Four hundred years after winning secession from the Terran Empire, the star system Accord wants to sign a simple trade treaty with the Empire. But if the agreement is so minor, why is Professor Nathaniel Whaler, chief economist at the Ecolitan Institute and his world's top commando killer, chosen as Accord's Envoy?
492 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2003
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About the author
L.E. Modesitt Jr.
191 books2,591 followersL. E. (Leland Exton) Modesitt, Jr. is an author of science fiction and fantasy novels. He is best known for the fantasy series The Saga of Recluce. He graduated from Williams College in Massachusetts, lived in Washington, D.C. for 20 years, then moved to New Hampshire in 1989 where he met his wife. They relocated to Cedar City, Utah in 1993.
He has worked as a Navy pilot, lifeguard, delivery boy, unpaid radio disc jockey, real estate agent, market research analyst, director of research for a political campaign, legislative assistant for a Congressman, Director of Legislation and Congressional Relations for the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a consultant on environmental, regulatory, and communications issues, and a college lecturer and writer in residence.
In addition to his novels, Mr. Modesitt has published technical studies and articles, columns, poetry, and a number of science fiction stories. His first short story, "The Great American Economy", was published in 1973 in Analog Science Fiction and Science Fact.
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He has worked as a Navy pilot, lifeguard, delivery boy, unpaid radio disc jockey, real estate agent, market research analyst, director of research for a political campaign, legislative assistant for a Congressman, Director of Legislation and Congressional Relations for the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a consultant on environmental, regulatory, and communications issues, and a college lecturer and writer in residence.
In addition to his novels, Mr. Modesitt has published technical studies and articles, columns, poetry, and a number of science fiction stories. His first short story, "The Great American Economy", was published in 1973 in Analog Science Fiction and Science Fact.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
February 12, 2024
every bit as wonderful as the first pair.
This was a very wild ride of a story. With scope as sweeping as Star Wars, and questions of intent and morality that I’m still wrestling with, I can only wish that this author had penned another pair of books in this saga.
To be a practicing Ecolitan would be dreadfully difficult. To be asked to wear the diplomatic black uniform and find a way for 2 people to engineer the human settled universe away from all going to war against each other at once is an inspired tale and an amazing story.
This book purports to be composed of 2 separate books. Together they make an extraordinary piece of fiction.
This was a very wild ride of a story. With scope as sweeping as Star Wars, and questions of intent and morality that I’m still wrestling with, I can only wish that this author had penned another pair of books in this saga.
To be a practicing Ecolitan would be dreadfully difficult. To be asked to wear the diplomatic black uniform and find a way for 2 people to engineer the human settled universe away from all going to war against each other at once is an inspired tale and an amazing story.
This book purports to be composed of 2 separate books. Together they make an extraordinary piece of fiction.
November 28, 2017
Not a good one
Far too preachy and too slow in developing the story line. Earlier ones in the series were much better developed and moved quickly
Far too preachy and too slow in developing the story line. Earlier ones in the series were much better developed and moved quickly
August 23, 2024
RaG! A gripping store. Master negotiator Nathaniel Whaler avoids a full scale war by wiying out the aggressor's military command.
January 31, 2014
Good finish to this story line. Enjoyable series
January 31, 2017
Not his usual best.
Good reading, but I have read much better from Mr. Modesitt. This was definitely not as good as his others.
Good reading, but I have read much better from Mr. Modesitt. This was definitely not as good as his others.
January 10, 2011
fast paced, good read.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews