Books like The Wizard by Gene Wolfe
In Gene Wolfe’s fantasy, a young man named Able is unexpectedly thrust into a parallel realm, inhabiting the body of a famed adult hero. After exploring this new world, he comes home to Mythgarthr bearing extraordinary powers. Driven by loyalty and a youthful sense of morality, Able declares that he will not employ his newfound abilities in service to the dragon king Anthor, setting the stage for conflict and adventure as he navigates the political and magical tensions of the realm.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Gene Wolfe
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