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Mare Imbrium, a night mare who has lost much of her former power, finds herself exiled from the beleaguered Xanth to the day world carrying a crucial summons for King Trent. Along her dangerous journey she meets the relentless, unforgiving Horseman, a mysterious figure whose presence turns every moment into a living nightmare. As barbarian warriors threaten Xanth, Mare’s mission becomes a race against time, blending the world’s familiar magic with new, unsettling challenges.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Piers Anthony
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