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Thieves World [Mass Market Paperback]

Robert Asprin
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Set in a common place and time, this anthology tracks the tales of several different characters through a city rife with corruption, crime, and immorality. Some of the characters are
* Shadowspawn- a master thief that finds himself in the middle of a web meant to catch another...
* Prince Kadakithis- the brother to the emperor he is a political threat so he has been sent to San to bring order, or to meet a more gruesome end...
* Myrtis- the most powerful and beautiful madam in Thieves' World she will do whatever it takes to protect her girls and their way of life, even if that means bargaining away a bit of her soul...

Fans of science fiction and fantasy are sure to recognize and be fans of at least a few of the authors represented including Marion Zimmer Bradley, Robert Asprin, John Brunner, Lynn Abbey, Poul Anderson, Andrew Offutt, Joe Hademan, and Christine DeWees.

Part of the fun of this unique series is that while each author had a character (or two) they created themselves to use in this series, all authors had access to that character. Therefore Shadowspawn appears in more than just his story and so on.

It's a great and entertaining read, but be warned, you can't just read one book in the series. You'll be back for book 2: Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Full of talent. Nov 12 2003
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Thieves' World is a collection of stories written by a Who's Who in the field of fantasy and sci-fi, such as John Brunner, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Joe Haldeman and Poul Anderson. With this talent setting the stage in the first book and others joining in the later books, such as Philip Jose Farmer, A.E. Van Vogt, CJ Cherryh and David Drake, they set a standard for all other
shared worlds that followed.

Yep, these are ESTABLISHED writers. Established, Hall of Famers and Grand Masters. These are the writers that Jordan, Martin, Brooks and Goodkind read as kids, learned from, aspired to be. They were established and winning major awards while Jordan et al. were still in diapers.

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Amazon.com: 4.2 out of 5 stars  16 reviews
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Sit down stranger, have a drink, let me lighten your purse.. Mar 26 2000
By Mr. S. Carlin - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
One of the few anthology series to work, this book comprises a series of stories by different authors all set in the same town. The town of Sanctuary is no ordinary town, as the title of the book suggests it is the home of a great numbre of people who live by nefarious means. Each and every story is a wonderful tale, introducing interesting characters.

Unfortunately, while the series did continue for at least another 11 books only the next two managed to continue the ethos and wit of the first book. By the fourth novel the series lost it way and became dull reading. Content yourself with this book. If you want to, read the next 2 (Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn and Shadows of Sanctuary) but go no further for the series becomes self-important, dull and unreadable.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Chaos, Mayhem, Political Intrigue, and really great writing! Nov 17 2003
By Madelyn Pryor - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Set in a common place and time, this anthology tracks the tales of several different characters through a city rife with corruption, crime, and immorality. Some of the characters are
* Shadowspawn- a master thief that finds himself in the middle of a web meant to catch another...
* Prince Kadakithis- the brother to the emperor he is a political threat so he has been sent to San to bring order, or to meet a more gruesome end...
* Myrtis- the most powerful and beautiful madam in Thieves' World she will do whatever it takes to protect her girls and their way of life, even if that means bargaining away a bit of her soul...

Fans of science fiction and fantasy are sure to recognize and be fans of at least a few of the authors represented including Marion Zimmer Bradley, Robert Asprin, John Brunner, Lynn Abbey, Poul Anderson, Andrew Offutt, Joe Hademan, and Christine DeWees.

Part of the fun of this unique series is that while each author had a character (or two) they created themselves to use in this series, all authors had access to that character. Therefore Shadowspawn appears in more than just his story and so on.

It's a great and entertaining read, but be warned, you can't just read one book in the series. You'll be back for book 2: Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and Addicting Dec 7 1998
By cipher@aol.com - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
If you like to follow multiple plot lines, with rich personalities, and interesting locales.....and more than a little interest in skullduggery, sorcery and vengence well-deserved, you'll get sucked right into this place. So grab a chair at the Vulgar Unicorn, (for gods' sake order wine, not the beer) and keep your hands down near your belt, near your money and weapons.
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