Five Portraits
Piers Anthony delivers another tale set in the bestselling world of
Xanth, filled with magic, surprises, adventure, and a few puns. Here’s
what the author has to say about his new book:
“Five Portraits is a kind of sequel to Board Stiff in that it picks up where the other leaves off, with the same characters.
Apart from that, it’s one of my favorites within the series. There’s
something about Astrid Basilisk that appeals to me: a very pretty girl
whose very glance is deadly, yet she’s a nice person whose selfless
effort to save five difficult children from future Xanth is thoroughly
worthy. I also like the theme of the power of unlikely friendship. Not
just Xanth, but Mundania, too, would be better if there were more such
friendships.”
Piers Anthony
Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob (born 1934) is an English American author in the science fiction and fantasy genres, publishing under the name Piers Anthony. He is most famous for his long-running novel series set in the fictional realm of Xanth.
Many of his books have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has claimed that one of his greatest achievements has been to publish a book for every letter of the alphabet, from Anthonology to Zombie Lover.
Xanth
Enter the world of Xanth, where every citizen has their own unique Talent - or magical ability - and centaurs, demons and dragons abound. Piers Anthony’s Xanth books are among the most loved series in fantasy, with millions of copies purchased around the world.
Xanth consists of forty-seven works, and the series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Related series Xanth (omnibus editions)
