The environmentally focused science fiction and fantasy novels of L. E. Modesitt, Jr. have been praised for their finely crafted plots, which are rich in technological detail. In both his "Forever Hero" trilogy and the nine-book (and counting) series about the island kingdom of Recluce, as well as his other novels, Modesitt has woven diverse ecological theories and technologies into his storylines. From ghosts reenacting their untimely deaths to the adventures of the scattered survivors of a post-nuclear holocaust earth, Modesitt's novels boast intriguing characters and imaginative plots in tales that entertain and enlighten readers.

Categorized under the science fiction subgenre referred to as "hard" science fiction, works such as Modesitt's "Forever Hero" trilogy and 1996's The Parafaith War and Adiamante, stress intricately devised plots. In the "Forever Hero" novels, the earth has been destroyed by nuclear war. Modesitt's epic revolves around the adventures of MacGregor Corson Gerswin...