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396 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
“The rotten skunks have really got cheeky!” Deler boomed. “They’re dressed up in guards’ uniforms.” “But who are they?” “Crayfish,” the gnome said, and spat, without turning away from the window. “Creatures of the Crayfish Dukedom.”You have to admit the presence of villainous crustaceans alone warrants a 5+ star rating. And this is only one of the Many Slightly Awesome Things (MSAT™) that make this book Very Slightly Awesome (VSA™). Want to know about the other MSAT™? Why, of course you do!
Master-thiefOkay, this is not the most original sounding set-up for a fantasy novel, is it?HaroldGarret lives in Valiostr, part of Siala, a land of humans, orcs, goblins, gnomes, dwarves, elves, demons, werewolves, andvampires. (All the top wizards agree that vampires are strictly myth.) Despite his refusal to join the Thieves’ Guild, Garret has a sterling reputation, which gains him a commission to seek theOne True Ringlegendary Rainbow Horn to defeat the top threat to the land, known as the Nameless One, once and all for all. Along with a mixed company (all with pretty mixed motives, as well), Garret sets off on a journey full of suspense and surprises.