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This omnibus collects the fourth, fifth, and sixth books of the Spellsinger saga—"The Moment of the Magician," "The Paths of the Perambulator," and "The Time of the Transference." After vanquishing a foe, Jon‑Tom and his companions confront a series of perilous, magical challenges that test their courage and ingenuity. The trilogy blends imaginative fantasy with speculative science‑fiction elements, set in a vibrant world where spellcraft and adventure intertwine.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Alan Dean Foster
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