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A soulless scoundrel with the power to "unhappen" history threatens the future of the land of Xanth! Many malevolent menaces have imperiled the magical land of Xanth in its long and storied history. But none has been as despicably dangerous as the Dastard--a craven miscreant who sold his soul to a detestable demon for the power to erase events. Now the entire future of Xanth is at the mercy of his every whim. Only a young dragon-girl named Becka has the power to stop his devious deeds!Tags
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A villain called The Dastard, who sold his soul for the power to erase past events, threatens Xanth's future by unmaking happy moments, forcing a young dragon-girl, Becka, to confront him and discover her own destiny, ultimately realizing the power of the human heart can overcome his evil. Becka, half-human and half-dragon, seeks her purpose from Good Magician Humfrey and learns she's destined to stop the Dastard, leading her on a journey to the magical realm of Ptero where she finds true magic.
The Xanth books by Piers Anthony were one of the first SciFi/Fantasy series I ever read. I love puns so I have always enjoyed them. Upon re-reading them I can see that they have some weaknesses but overall they stand the test of time. They are a fun and fast read that keeps me amused without any deep thinking required.
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"The Dastard is a vile, loathsome man with the power to travel back in time. He uses this to neutralize people's joyous moments and if this includes removing the existence of sentient beings, so be it. Despite this selfish, amoral attitude, The Dastard finds himself involved with a cross-Xanth adventure anyway, with a woman resistant to his methods. He runs up against the Sea Hag, who is equally as evil and powerful."
"The Dastard is a vile, loathsome man with the power to travel back in time. He uses this to neutralize people's joyous moments and if this includes removing the existence of sentient beings, so be it. Despite this selfish, amoral attitude, The Dastard finds himself involved with a cross-Xanth adventure anyway, with a woman resistant to his methods. He runs up against the Sea Hag, who is equally as evil and powerful."
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Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob was born in August, 1934, in Oxford, England. He graduated from Goddard College in Vermont in 1956. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen while serving in the United States Army in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. In 1977, he received a British Fantasy Award for A Spell for a Chameleon. Anthony's show more family emigrated to the United States from Britain when he was six. Highly popular because of his science fiction and fantasy works, Anthony is also known for the Jason Striker series and martial arts novels co-written with Roberto Fuentes. A highly prolific author, Anthony's other works include Bio of a Space Tyrant, Cluster, and the Omnivore series. Anthony makes his home in Tampa, Florida. He also writes under the pseudonym Robert Piers. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- The Dastard
- Original title
- The Dastard
- Original publication date
- 2000
- People/Characters
- Al Eye; Ann Arky; Ann Chovie; Anomy; Becka; Boss (show all 87); Breanna; Cencow; Cesar Centaur; Charity Centaur; Charnal Centaur; Che Centaur; Chel Centaur; Cheline Centaur; Chen Centaur; Cherin Centaur; Com Passion; Com Pewter; D. Spare; D. Spise; D. Tain; D. Voted; Dafrey; Dell Centaur; Demon Strate; Demonica; Dolin; Draco Dragon; Eck Sray; Fracto; Geo; Giszmo Goblin; Glitter Golem; Graphy; Green Murphy; Grey Murphy; Grinelle Griffin; Griselda Griffin; Harmony; Ho; Humfrey; Ida, Sorceress of the Idea; Idyll; Ivy, Sorceress of Enhancement; Janelle; Jenny Elf; Just Ice; Kress Centaur; Lacey; Lacky; Mac; Mal; May Eye; Melody; Melody Irene; Merei Centaur; Merla Merwoman; Mesta Centaur; Metria; Mike; Millie; Nada Naga; Nancy Naga; Naro Naga; Nightreven; Not-Og Ogre; Og Ogre; Okra Ogre; P.R. Ogress; Pearl; Pia Putz; Piper; The Random Factor; Rhythm; Rose of Roogna; Sea Hag; Sim; Smithereen Ogre; Surprise Golem; Ted; Terian; Tristan Troll; Vore; Warren; Wira; Xander; Zelda
- Important places
- Xanth; Isle of Friendship; Good Magician Humfrey's Castle
- First words
- Draco Dragon oriented on his prey.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)For both her forms.
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