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The Dastard (The Xanth Novels) Kindle Edition

by Piers Anthony (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 124 ratings

A villain threatens the future of Xanth by erasing the past—and only a teenage dragon-girl can stop him in this fantasy adventure.

He calls himself The Dastard—a name he’s more than earned the right to claim. Having sold his soul for the ability to erase events, he now holds the future of Xanth in his dastardly grip. And the only one capable of foiling his evil plan is a most unlikely hero.

The daughter of Draco the Dragon and a human woman, Becka has never been sure if she belongs in the magical world of Xanth. Seeking her true purpose in life from the Good Magician Humphrey, she discovers that she not only belongs in Xanth—but that all of Xanth depends on her!
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  1. Book 24 of 47
    Xanth
  2. Print length
    447 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  5. Publication date
    May 20, 2025
  6. File size
    7.1 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DZC26SZJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy (May 20, 2025)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 20, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 447 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 124 ratings

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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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Customers enjoyed the book and found it refreshing to read. They appreciated the engaging plot with plenty of twists and magic. The writing quality was excellent, as expected from a Xanth novel.

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"I really enjoyed this book. I couldn't put it down, I just loved the story, the characters, the plot, and the writing was excellent as always." Read more

"...They were still enjoyable, but no longer what I would choose to ease a lousy day...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the engaging plot with its many twists and turns. They also mention that the book contains plenty of magic.

"I really enjoyed this book. I couldn't put it down, I just loved the story, the characters, the plot, and the writing was excellent as always." Read more

"...The writing was gleeful and the plot clever without being cumbersome. The Dastard is marvelously wicked and lacked only a moustache to twirl...." Read more

"...long in the Mouth but once you get pass the narrative it becomes good plot." Read more

"I admit that I am a "grammar cop." I found the story engaging, and convoluted enough that I should have easily enjoyed it...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality. They say the plot is excellent and the author is one of the greatest book writers out there.

"...I just loved the story, the characters, the plot, and the writing was excellent as always." Read more

"...This book marked a delightful return to the early Xanth. The writing was gleeful and the plot clever without being cumbersome...." Read more

"Peirs Anthony is by far one of the Greatest book writer's out there so this book is an must with the Xanth series" Read more

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  • Bobcat
    5.0 out of 5 stars as described and shipped quickly
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
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    as described and shipped quickly
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  • Lila D
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING BOOK!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2015
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    I really enjoyed this book. I couldn't put it down, I just loved the story, the characters, the plot, and the writing was excellent as always.
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  • Tuckerby
    4.0 out of 5 stars Reminds me of the early books
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013
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    It used to be that whenever I needed a pick-me-up, whether from a tough day at school or work or just dealing with life in general, all I had to do was reach for a Xanth novel. They were fun, light reading that lifted my spirit. As the series grew into the teens and then the 20s, the humor seemed to fade, and the books lost their light-hearted appeal. They were still enjoyable, but no longer what I would choose to ease a lousy day.

    This book marked a delightful return to the early Xanth. The writing was gleeful and the plot clever without being cumbersome. The Dastard is marvelously wicked and lacked only a moustache to twirl. Becka, the dragon girl assigned to the Dastard, could have been developed more. She showed promise early on, but was shunted to the sidelines when the narrative switched to a different character. As a result, Becka never really grew or directly experienced the conflicts we normally anticipate for a main character. The three princesses Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm make their appearances both as charming four year-olds and powerful but level headed young adults.

    Unfortunately, the author can't resist putting in at least one female character trying her darndest to seduce a man. These bold attempts that include strategic disrobing, kissing, and embracing bring an unnecessary adult element to the story and are getting tiring to read, book after book.

    Still, I enjoyed this tale, and will definitely put it on my "feel good" list.

    Side note--for the second book in a row, the author has referred to a particular past adventure and some stork signaling we hadn't been aware of. Is he setting up for something, or just throwing in odd details?
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  • Stephanie Siriani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2013
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    It was so refreshing to read this book. The last two Xanth books weren't that great, but this one was back to the storytelling that I have grown to love from Piers Anthony. I have renewed excitement to read his books and can't wait to start Swell Foop.
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  • Eileen Birdsong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Peirs Anthony is by far one of the Greatest book writer's out there
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2014
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    Peirs Anthony is by far one of the Greatest book writer's out there so this book is an must with the Xanth series
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  • Amaranthann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Piers Anthony Rocks - as always
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2014
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    Love all of his Xanath novels, and this one is no exception. I have read all but his latest, and am eager to read that also.
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  • John G.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
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    I like the author when he relates to previous books but if you follow his books it sometimes is a little long in the Mouth but once you get pass the narrative it becomes good plot.
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  • John J. Bennett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2015
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    Great product, smooth transaction. A++
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  • Muir Halleron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2016
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    Fantastic series. Being a fan of puns is a must.
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  • Fox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2019
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  • Chauffeur
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2014
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    As with all Piers Anthony's books, it is full of the expected puns ! A great read !
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