Elminster becomes ensared in the schemes of a powerful witch-queen who will stop at nothing to bear the heir she longs forThe Simbul, Storm-queen of Aglarond, is unhappy. Though she has triumphed over her enemies, she lacks an heir to the throne—a child to love and nurture. But now she's found the perfect father for her child: Elminster, the old mage of Shadowdale. All she has to do is win his consent.The Simbul has the perfect gift with which to accomplish...

A warrior sorceress in a barbarian world seeks her fate as the true-born Daughter of the Bright Moon in this standalone follow-up to The Black Flame ."Fans will welcome Lynn Abbey's Rifkind's Challenge , the latest entry in the classic sword-and-sorcery series . . . whose swashbuckling heroine helped inspire TV's Xena: Warrior Princess...

A shipwreck's cargo shakes up a magical city in this shared-world fantasy anthology edited by the New York Times–bestselling author of Sanctuary."Editor Abbey . . . has gotten high-quality contributions from mostly well-known fantasy hands, and she interweaves them so deftly that the book reads like a novel." — BooklistWelcome back to Sanctuary, a den of thieves, swordsmen, sorcerers, fanatics, and gods. Her resid...

Books seven, eight, and nine of the shared-world series that's "a bold and daring experiment in fantasy storytelling" ( Fantasy-Faction).An army of undead, warring criminal factions, power-hungry witches, and magical destruction await in the city of Sanctuary with this collection co-edited by Robert Lynn Asprin, New York Times–bestselling author of the Myth Adventures series. Get caught up in the action-packed adventure of this shared-world series,...

A collection featuring books four through six in the fan-favorite, bestselling fantasy series.Welcome to Thieves' World®, "where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures" ( Black Gate).Invasion, war, and rebellion roil the city of Sanctuary in this three-book collection compiled by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Myth series, as well as the Phule's Company ser...

Belly up to Thieves' World®'s favorite bar for tales told by such fantasy stars as Philip José Farmer, David Drake, Janet Morris, and others.In the second shared-world anthology of the Thieves' World® series, we see "the gods themselves taking a hand in the fight for the hearts, minds and souls of the citizens of Sanctuary" (Fantasy-Faction).Via contributions from Philip José Farmer, David Drake, Lynn Abbey, A. E. van Vogt, Janet Morris, Andrew J. Offutt, a...

A whirlwind of fantasy action and adventure descends on Thieves' World®—as related by C. J. Cherryh, Diana L. Paxson, Andrew J. Offutt, and others.Welcome back to Sanctuary, "the city where anything could happen, where characters created by some of the best fantasy writers of the generation crossed paths and shared adventures" (Black Gate). The Thieves' World® series continues with a story line created by Robert Lynn Asprin, C. J. Cherryh, Diana L. Paxson,...

The mercenary Stepsons leave Sanctuary behind in this tenth volume of the shared-world fantasy anthology series.As Tempus and his mercenary army, the Stepsons, depart from war-torn Sanctuary, there are some who view it as a return to normal. Yet what is normal in this city of thieves and adventurers?Laborers arrive to help in the rebuilding efforts, but some of these able-bodied men are disappearing. An assassin seeks revenge for his brother, and others aim t...

A classic fantasy series, Thieves' World® pioneered shared-world anthologies with epic worldbuilding, unforgettable characters, and nonstop action.Missing Game of Thrones ? Dare to "be pulled into political intrigues, watch new gods replace old, and witness fortunes rise and fall and rise again" ( Book Riot ).The series's groundbreaking debut features sto...

War looms over Sanctuary in the fifth Thieves' World® anthology compiled by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Phule's Company series.The invasion by the Beysibs, an amphibious humanoid race, brings unusual prosperity to the city of Sanctuary. But underneath the glittering façade lies a ticking time bomb, for the nefarious residents of Sanctuary don't take kindly to an invasion—well-meaning or otherwise . . .Join Janet M...

The struggle to rebuild Sanctuary continues in the eleventh entry in this shared-world fantasy series.The storms of war have passed Sanctuary by, and ordinary folk are confident the worst is behind them. Citizens work to restore their lives as the reconstruction brings new life to the city in more ways than one. However, it's not sunny skies for everyone. Some residents are opting to settle old debts by the sword, and others are still vanishing off the streets. Mean...

Dark divinations spell trouble for a lawless city in this shared-world fantasy anthology edited by the New York Times–bestselling author of Sanctuary."Amusingly 'low' fantasy adventure, varied enough to appeal to those who have had their fill of Tolkien and want funnier, nastier stuff." — Kirkus ReviewsSurviving is a full-time occupation for the citizens of Sanctuary. A city shaped by magic, evil, and political intrigue, she has wea...