L. E. Modesitt, Jr., continues his bestselling Saga of Recluce with his twentieth publication in the long-running series. Beltur began his trip in The Mongrel Mage and continues with Outcasts of Order, the next publication of his story arc in the Saga of Recluce.

Beltur, an Purchase mage, discovers he possesses frightening forces not seen for hundreds of years. With his fresh skills, he survives the war in Elparta and will save the lives of most. However, victory comes with a price. His fellow mages right now see him as a threat to become destroyed, and the neighborhood merchants want to exploit his power.

There’s only 1 way he can remain free and survive-he’s likely to have to run.