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Skeleton Key (The Xanth Novels Book 44) Kindle Edition

by Piers Anthony (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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There’s no dancing around a demonic threat in the fantasy world of Xanth in the New York Times–bestselling series.
 
Squid, the alien cuttlefish, is getting an upgrade: a boost to her shape-changing talent so she can lead a mission against a foreign Demon who’s stirring up trouble in Xanth. At Squid’s side are her rescued siblings and one very special child—Larry, a girl in a boy’s body, who will act as a secret host for their adoptive mother, the Demoness Fornax.
 
Aboard the Fire Boat, they form a plan to disguise themselves as a traveling dance troupe. Each child is paired up with a native Xanthian. But it’s the friendship that blossoms between Squid and Larry that will power their quest, and they’ll have to do some fancy footwork to avoid the trials and tribulations that await them.
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    Xanth
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    Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  6. Publication date
    February 9, 2021
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“Piers Anthony is one of those authors who can perform magic with the ordinary. . . . [He] is a craftsman.” —A Reader’s Guide to Science Fiction
 
“Anthony’s unflagging sparkle, verve and wordplay spin everyday trials of Mundane life into storytelling gold.” —Publishers Weekly
 

About the Author

Piers Anthony has written dozens of bestselling science fiction and fantasy novels. Perhaps best known for his long-running Xanth series, many of which are New York Times bestsellers, he has also had great success with the Incarnations of Immortality series and the Cluster series, as well as Bio of a Space Tyrant and others. Much more information about Piers Anthony can be found at www.HiPiers.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0887X5M17
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy (February 9, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5548 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Piers Anthony is one of the world's most popular fantasy authors, and a New York Times bestseller twenty-one times over. His Xanth novels have been read and loved by millions of readers around the world, and he daily receives hundreds of letters from his devoted fans.In addition to the Xanth series, Anthony is the author of many other best-selling works. Piers Anthony lives in Inverness, Florida.

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grandgodmom
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast delivery. It came faster than stated.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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I love these books and this author. This book was in perfect condition, and arrived fast.
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Myra
5.0 out of 5 stars Skeleton Key
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2022
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Have really liked this author since he began his Xanth series. His writing is so loaded with -- not sarcasm, not inuendo, but a quirky combination of both. I'm sure that, while reading, I missed a lot of his humor (not that quick withjokes). But what I did get kept me laughing through each of his books. If you like to laugh, giggle, chhortle or guffaw, you, too, will enjoy reading any of the books of this series.
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Kat
4.0 out of 5 stars It's Squid's turn
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023
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It's time for Squid's turn as the protagonist as her and her other
four siblings along with five others go on a journey to stop a
hidden danger that threaten Xanth and its people. There are
thoughts and talk of sex and the Adult Conspiracy (as the children
try to get around it and fail, deciding to wait.) I enjoyed it.
Worth a read.
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Lonny
5.0 out of 5 stars Still Great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
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I have been reading Xanth for around three decades. This series is a big part of my love of reading. So I am happy to see it still going. This book continues the ongoing story of the five portrait children. This time starring Squid the alien cuttlefish girl. I like that Xanth is becoming more inclusive by including gay and transgender characters. I really think Santo is one of the stronger male characters Piers Anthony has written. His intelligence and levelheadedness has won the day more than once since his introduction. Looking forward to the next book.
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Lisa Swanson
5.0 out of 5 stars Book in great shape, quick shipping!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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J. Steijn
5.0 out of 5 stars A Lot Of Fun To Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2021
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A fantasy romp with allusions and puns galore, reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Tad Williams' Otherland, it stands by itself. About children who are worldly wise in their innocence who must save the universe while they find themselves. I want more.
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Linda Lozar
5.0 out of 5 stars Piers Anthony does it again
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
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I have enjoyed the Xanth "trilogy" (yes, I know this is #44) for almost 50 years now. When I first started reading it, I was told I wouldn't like it. I still love them. The puns can cause some groaning, but still excellent. Just read it, you'll find the perfect place to go to when the world gets you down.
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Grayvaulken
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Xanth Installment
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2022
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If you've been into Xanth for awhile or are just picking it up, this series is always great and well written IMO.
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walton hall
5.0 out of 5 stars extremely good bbok.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2021
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the book arrived speedily and in good condition. I read it and was absolutely thrilled with the story. I hope Piers Anthony continues to write more books.
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