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The Dark Baron, defeated at last, had been stripped of all his magical power and exiled to Earth. But there he enlisted a computer to create even more effective spells. Helped by the forces of Hell, the Dark Baron is once again threatening Husaquahr -- and only Joe and Marge can stop him!Tags
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Joe and Marge have to save Husaquahr again from the schemes of the Dark Baron and the forces of Hell. This time, they are using Earth to help them attack the Riverworld.
Chalker's world is still unique and there's always different down the river, but each of these books gets a little stranger. This one, by taking them back to Earth for at least part of it, was a good change.
Chalker's world is still unique and there's always different down the river, but each of these books gets a little stranger. This one, by taking them back to Earth for at least part of it, was a good change.
Joe and Marge defend the magical realm of Husaquahr from the exiled Dark Baron. The Baron uses Earthly computer technology to create superior spells and teams up with the forces of Hell, requiring Joe, Marge, and wizard Ruddygore to intervene.
The Dark Baron, previously stripped of power and exiled to Earth, leverages technology to create a new magitek system, merging computer programming with magic to gain power.
The Baron returns with demonic forces to threaten the balance of Husaquahr.
The Dark Baron, previously stripped of power and exiled to Earth, leverages technology to create a new magitek system, merging computer programming with magic to gain power.
The Baron returns with demonic forces to threaten the balance of Husaquahr.
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Jack L. Chalker was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 17, 1944. He received a B. A. degree in English from Towson University and a graduate degree in English and history from Johns Hopkins University. Before becoming a full-time writer in 1978, he taught history and geography in the Baltimore public school system. He founded a publishing show more house, The Mirage Press, Ltd., which produces nonfiction and bibliographic works on science fiction and fantasy. He was the author of several science fiction series including the Well World series, the Dancing Gods series, and the G. O. D. Inc. series. He received numerous honors including the Dedalus Award in 1983, the Gold Medal of the West Coast Review of Books award in 1984, the Skylark Award in 1980, and the Hamilton-Brackett Memorial Award in 1979. He died of kidney failure and sepsis on February 11, 2005. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Original publication date
- 1985-07 (first US edition) (first US edition); 1986-08 (first UK edition) (first UK edition)
- People/Characters
- Joe de Oro; Marge; Throckmorton P. Ruddygore; Macore; Poquah; Tiana (show all 12); Dacaro; Esmilio Boquillas; Sugasto; Mahalo McMahon; Gimlet; Father Francis Xavier O'Grady
- Important places
- Terindell, Valisandra, Husaquahr; Harmatuu, Marquewood, Husaquahr; Marahbar, Husaquahr; Midland, Texas, USA; San Francisco, California, USA
- Dedication
- To Erica Van Dommelen, of the Dawntreader Cattery; the best proofreader in or out of the business.
- First words
- It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Irving stared at his father, and for a fleeting second he almost believed the words.
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