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King Trent orders the unlikely hero Bink, alongside his companions, to uncover the origin of Xanth’s magic. Their quest is complicated by a shadowy foe who seeks to impede their progress, and the eventual betrayal of their protector. Despite this turmoil, Bink reaches his objective and carries out the king’s command—yet his final act shocks even the ruler: he intends to obliterate all magic from the land of Xanth. In this whimsical yet perilous adventure, the very fabric of the fantastical world is at stake.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Piers Anthony
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