- Hardcover: 273 pages
- Publisher: Thorndike Press; Lrg edition (Nov 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 078389550X
- ISBN-13: 978-0783895505
- Product Dimensions: 24 x 16.2 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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THE SCENARIO Skeeve, the apprentice masquerading as court magician in Possiltum Aahz, a clapped-out demon Gleep, a dragon of very little brain THE PROBLEM One invading army marching steadily on Possiltum THE PROBABLE OUTCOME Either Skeeve, whose magic isn't up to much, won't be able to stop it. Result, instant death. Or Aahz will pull a rabbit out of the hat and repel the hairy invader. Result, instant execution.
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About the Author
Robert Asprin is editor of the Thieves World series with Lynn Abbey and creator of the Myth series.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Asprin continues his compelling series of hugely funny fantasy novels, with the scene set thus. Skeeve, an apprentice magician lands the supposedly cushy job of Court Magician to the Kingdom of Possiltum, with the help of his green-scaled loud-mouthed mentor, Aahz. The job, however, turns out to be a total overestimation of his powers, and the pair, along with numerous sidekicks, set about the impossible task of repelling the biggest and best army around. The story is gripping, and the novel is one that certainly will appeal to the British sense of humour (though the spelling might not). A brilliant piece, thoroughly recommended.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Battle on, Skeeve!
12 April 2001
Format:Paperback
Skeeve and his friends return in the second book of the Myth series (Another Fine Myth is book 1). Skeeve is a half-trained magician who accepts a position as court magician to Fodrick the Fifth of Possiltum. Why? Because everyone knows that a court magician is a "cushy" job. You really only have to know enough magic to impress a few nobles and you get to sleep-in most mornings!
Little does Skeeve know that a huge army is heading their way. The problem is that if Skeeve can defeat the army, the general will make sure he doesn't live much longer and if he fails, the chancellor will make sure he never works again. What's a poor boy to do?
Don't miss this book if you need a little light reading. It's funny and full of puns.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Living the Fantasy
10 Nov 2001
Format:Paperback
Yet again, Asprin has shown us how to look beyond our borders in trough a easy reading adventure of soon going to be Master Skeeve and his teacher, 'gentle' Aahz and their old and new friends - Tanda, Gus, Brockhurst, Ajax and others. Of course, their is also a baby dragon Gleep who with each day grows to a loving personality... An interested mixture of fantasy and reality which you shouldn't miss....
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
One of the Best of the 10 currently available
19 Dec 1997
Format:Paperback
Out of the 10 "Myth" books that Robert Asprin has so far given us MYTH CONCEPTIONS is definetely one of the BEST. This book continues with the humor and mystery that the first one began. Follow Skeeve along on one of his greatest adventures, watch as he further develops his kind nature and see how Aahz and the new characters influence Skeeve to become an effective, courageous, and noble leader. The humor, action, and characters will keep you on the edge of your book (parden the pun).
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