The Journey
When a village's coming-of-age tradition sends Floyd on The Journey, he soon encounters a fantasy world rife with mythical creatures and real danger.
The Journey has no rules, other than to return home with stories. Unfortunately, Floyd's adventure has barely begun when he finds himself on the run from a press gang who mean to make him a galley slave. But with the help of a magical elf in disguise, Floyd escapes and finds himself aboard another ship, this one bound to the far east. It is here where Floyd befriends a fellow passenger named Jonathan Swift, a young writer suffering from debilitating writer's block. And when the ship wrecks on an uncharted island, Floyd soon finds himself a prisoner of a magical people no taller than six inches. Suffice to say, the tiny Lilliputians and their strange customs are just the inspiration that Jonathan Swift needs to write again.
Floyd's odyssey takes him from the Middle East to China and finally to Xanadu, where he must save a woman imprisoned by a demon, and where he must make the ultimate decision, a decision that will decide his destiny. Will Floyd choose wisely?
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Piers Anthony
Piers Anthony's name is synonymous with fantastical worlds, vivid characters, and an unparalleled sense of whimsy. Born in Oxford, England, in 1934, he moved to the United States as a child, shaping the cultural landscape of his imagination. What sets Anthony apart is his ability to weave humor and depth into stories that are both lighthearted and thought-provoking, making him a standout in the fantasy genre.
Anthony’s journey to becoming a household name in fantasy literature wasn’t a straightforward path. After serving in the U.S. Army and briefly teaching, he devoted himself to writing, selling his first short story and setting the stage for his later successes. However, it was with the Xanth series that he truly carved out his place in literary history. A world brimming with puns, magic, and eccentric characters, Xanth resonated with readers for its wit and its heart. What began as a fun experiment turned into a sprawling saga, with Anthony publishing a book for nearly every letter of the alphabet, earning him a global following that continues to grow.
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