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Legends II: Volume III

New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy

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Legends II: Volume III

By: Robert Silverberg - editor
Narrated by: Jason Culp, Pete Bradbury, Michael Emerson
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Fantasty fans, rejoice! Seven years after writer and editor Robert Silverberg made publishing history with Legends, the acclaimed anthology of original short novels by some of the greatest writers in fantasy finction, the long-awaited second volume is here.

Each of the bestselling writers represented in these selections from Legends II returns to the fantasy universe he or she made famous throughout the world. Whether set before or after events already recounted elsewhere, whether featuring beloved characters or compelling new creations, these masterful short novels are both mesmerizing standalones – perfect introductions to the work of their authors – and indispensable additions to the epics on which they are based.


Robert Silverberg spins an enthralling tale of Majipoor's early history – and remote future – as seen through the eyes of a dilettantish poet who discovrs an unexpected destiny in "The Book of Changes."

Orson Scott Card tells a tale of Alvin Maker and the mighty Mississippi, featuring a couple of ne'er-do-wells named Jim Bowie and Abe Lincoln, in "The Yazoo Queen." Anthologies & Short Stories Fantasy Fiction Anthologies Epic Fantasy Epic Paranormal & Urban Royalty Contemporary Science Fiction
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Critic reviews

“A stellar compilation.”—Booklist

“There’s enough color, vitality and bravura displays of mythmaking in this rich sampler . . . to sate faithful fans and nurture new readers on the stuff of legends still being created.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A book that a fantasy reader would be proud to own.”—USA Today

“A superb Baedeker to the fantasy worlds of eleven of the field’s finest writers.”—The Dallas Morning News

“An enjoyable sampler of the best high fantasy available today.”—San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle

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I listened to this book for the Neil Gaiman story and it turns out that was the only good one. perhaps it was because I was not familiar with the other two stories background but I found them rather boring.

Listened for Gaiman

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I almost stopped listening to the book because the first story was so dry. I’m glad I didn’t because the next two stories were pretty amazing.

The Magipore (first)story was not great

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The first story was so repetitive and boring and had such a blah ending. Ugh. 2 stars. The second story was intriguing, well narrated, just what I wanted from Neil Gaiman, a little extra American Gods in my life - 5 stars. The third story was a hopeful story, quality narration - 4 stars.

only got it because I loved American Gods

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The first story just wasn’t for me but I really liked the other stories. I really liked American Gods so it was great to read about Shadow again and Card’s story was great too.

Fantastic stories with the exception of the first

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My review is for The Monarch of the Glen only. To anybody who bought this volume for the same reason, the time-stamp to get to it is 3h 42m left in the book!

For whatever reason, this collection has no chapter markers. After trudging through part of the first story, I decided to skip ahead to Neil Gaiman’s novella. Maybe the other two authors’ stories would be better if I’d ever read their other books… but I’m not sure. I didn’t find either of the others interesting enough to keep on with.

The narrator of Neil Gaiman’s novella was excellent! He reminds me of the narrator in the full-cast edition of American Gods. It was odd at first, because I was used to Shadow’s voice being deeper, but I enjoyed the narration nonetheless!

Buy this book if you want to hear more of Shadow’s story… and, if you enjoy the other authors, consider that a bonus!

I bought this for Monarch of the Glen, and enjoyed it! The other stories… not so much.

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