L. E. Modesitt, Jr., continues his bestselling Saga of Recluce with The Mage-Fire War, the 3rd book in a tale arc which started with The Mogrel Mage and Outcasts of Order.

Once again, prejudices against the use of chaos magic drive Beltur and his companions to flee their refuge in Axalt. The rulers of nearby Montgren have offered them sanctuary and the opportunity to become the Councilors from the run-down and disintegrating city of Haven.

Montegren lacks any mages-white or black-making this seem like the perfect possibility to start again.

However, Beltur and the others must reinstitute laws and order, restore parts of the town, deal with brigands-and thwart an invading military.