Mar 10, 2009
Myth Conceptions
Author: Robert Asprin
Pages: 217
Year Published: 1980
Having survived their adventures in Another Fine Myth, Skeeve and Aahz travel to the court of Possiltum so that Skeeve can audition for the job of Court Magician. Once they get there, Skeeve manages to land the job, but soon finds out he’s been hired for one reason – to stop an invading army. Worst than that, it seems each of the king’s advisers have their own reasons for ensuring Skeeve doesn’t make it out alive, whether he succeeds or not.
Myth Conceptions is the second in the Myth Adventures series from Robert Asprin. In many ways, this book provides the basis for all the rest of the books to come. Skeeve needs to recruit assistance in order to protect the kingdom, and in doing so, establishes relationships which are renewed and explored as the series progresses.
Asprin is still writing a good story and making some wry commentary at the same time. Another nice afternoon’s reading which is sure to bring at least a chuckle or two.
-K