{"product_id":"isis-orb-9781504036313","title":"Isis Orb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne man's quest to fulfill a lifelong wish turns into an adventure rife with magical creatures and arduous tasks--and puns, of course--when \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e-bestselling author Piers Anthony revisits the enchanted land of Xanth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In Xanth, everyone has a talent. But that doesn't mean everyone \u003cem\u003eloves\u003c\/em\u003e his talent, and no one understands that better than Hapless. Endowed with the ability to conjure any instrument he wants, Hapless could be an extraordinary musician if only he could play a tune that didn't fall ear-piercingly flat. His one desire is to find an instrument he \u003cem\u003ecan \u003c\/em\u003eplay--and maybe a girlfriend or three. But like music, women have never been his forte.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When the Good Magician hears about Hapless's desperate desire, he sends the young man on a quest to find the elusive Isis Orb, a magical talisman that could fulfill his wish. But the mysterious Egyptian goddess for whom the orb is named guards the enchanted object and won't let anyone see it--let alone use it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Setting out to achieve the impossible, Hapless meets an eclectic mix of creatures that join him on his journey. Like the musically challenged Hapless, they all have wishes they hope the Isis Orb will grant. But the only way they can control the orb is to capture the five totems from the regions of Xanth: Fire, Earth, Air, Water, and the Void. Together, this motley crew will heroically fight dragons, a six-headed griffin, and even a beautiful, seductive water gorgon who tries to rain on Hapless's parade.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With its thrilling exploits and endless humor, the newest addition to Piers Anthony's beloved Xanth series is sure to keep readers enthralled.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eIsis Orb\u003c\/em\u003e is the 40th book in the Xanth series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestsellers, he has also had great success with the Incarnations of Immortality series and the Cluster series, as well as \u003cem\u003eBio of a Space Tyrant \u003c\/em\u003eand others. Much more information about Piers Anthony can be found at www.HiPiers.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Open Road Media Science \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/18\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781504036313\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2016 pg. 64\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Piers Anthony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36655186116764,"sku":"9781504036313","price":18.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_2c3b78be-229c-4930-b73a-e8c38369f97c.jpg?v=1603884946","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/isis-orb-9781504036313","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}