Xone of Contention
New York Times bestselling author of Zombie Lover
A wild and wonderful new magical adventure that leads from Xanth to Earth – and back again!
A
cataclysmic cloud hangs over the enchanted land of land of Xanth. Three
courageous couples must venture into the O-Xone, a cybernetic interface
between Xanth and our own world, to rescue the enchanted realm from
destruction.
A xany new fantasy xaga from the Master of Merriment, Xone of Contention is chock-filled with danger, excitement and xillions of laughs!
After
a year filled with harrowing adventures, all Breanna of the Black Wave
and her newfound love Justin Tree want is a little time to get to know
each other better, and explore the wonders of the enchanted land of
Xanth. But their incipient idyll is soon shattered by a stunning
discovery. A climatic catastrophe is causing a massive meltdown that
threatens to inundate the ancient forests of Xanth.
The only
way to avert this dire disaster is to undertake a voyage into the
distant mists of the past, to find the moment when this ghastly
greenhouse effect began. And the only people who can safely make that
journey are those unaffected by Xanth's magic – normal, ordinary humans
from our own world.
So Breanna and Justin turn for help to the
Demon X(A/N)th (a.k.a. Nimby) and his lovely consort Chlorine.
Together, they devise a daring plan. Making use of the O-Xone, a
magical computer network that links the worlds of Xanth and Earth,
Nimby and Chlorine make contact with Pia and Edsel, a young couple from
Earth who are working on a Xanth game, and arrange to exchange bodies
with them.
But an unexpected surprise awaits them on their
arrival. The Demon Earth has challenged the Demon Xanth to a deadly
duel for the highest possible stakes – dominion over both worlds. While
Pia and Edsel range through the farthest reaches of time and space to
save Xanth from destruction, Nimby must learn to live by the strange
rules of our world, and defeat his ancient enemy without the benefit of
his own awesome powers.
Brimming with magic, merriment, laughter and love, Xone of Contention is a rousing new fantasy saga in the grand Xanth tradition.
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Piers Anthony
Piers Anthony's name is synonymous with fantastical worlds, vivid characters, and an unparalleled sense of whimsy. Born in Oxford, England, in 1934, he moved to the United States as a child, shaping the cultural landscape of his imagination. What sets Anthony apart is his ability to weave humor and depth into stories that are both lighthearted and thought-provoking, making him a standout in the fantasy genre.
Anthony’s journey to becoming a household name in fantasy literature wasn’t a straightforward path. After serving in the U.S. Army and briefly teaching, he devoted himself to writing, selling his first short story and setting the stage for his later successes. However, it was with the Xanth series that he truly carved out his place in literary history. A world brimming with puns, magic, and eccentric characters, Xanth resonated with readers for its wit and its heart. What began as a fun experiment turned into a sprawling saga, with Anthony publishing a book for nearly every letter of the alphabet, earning him a global following that continues to grow.
Xanth
In the world of fantasy literature, few settings are as inventive and whimsical as the land of Xanth. Piers Anthony’s beloved series transports readers to a place where magic flows through every corner of the land, and everyone possesses a unique talent, known as a "gift." But don’t expect ordinary powers – these gifts are often as quirky, amusing, and unpredictable as the characters who wield them.
Xanth consists of forty-nine books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Related series Xanth (omnibus editions)
