Quantum Shadows
Quantum Shadows by L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is a reprint edition published by Tom Doherty Associates on September 21, 2021. This 304-page novel presents a unique blend of science fiction, myth, and legend, set in a far future world where the ten major religions of humanity each govern their own territories under the rule of a Hegemon, who may be a god or a prophet. The story follows Corvyn, known as the Shadow of the Raven, who holds the collective memory of humanity’s past failures and the immense power that comes with it.
In this narrative, Corvyn faces a critical challenge when an unknown force leaves a mysterious black image in the sacred spaces of each House of the Decalivre. He must uncover the source of this power to prevent another catastrophic Fall that could leave humanity in ruins. Readers will find themes of action and adventure intertwined with elements of crime and mystery as Corvyn navigates the complexities of belief and power in a richly constructed world.
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Bestselling author of The Mongrel Mage, L. E. Modesitt, Jr’s Quantum Shadows blends science fiction, myth, and legend in an adventure that pits old gods and new against one another in a far future world.
On a world called Heaven, the ten major religions of mankind each have its own land governed by a capital city and ruled by a Hegemon. That Hegemon may be a god, or a prophet of a god. Smaller religions have their own towns or villages of belief.
Corvyn, known as the Shadow of the Raven, contains the collective memory of humanity’s Falls from Grace. With this knowledge comes enormous power.
When unknown power burns a mysterious black image into the holy place of each House of the Decalivre, Corvyn must discover what entity could possibly have that much power. The stakes are nothing less than another Fall, and if he doesn’t stop it, mankind will not rise from the ashes.
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