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The Face of Chaos

by · 1984

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Welcome to Sanctuary, a city of outlaws and adventurers in a world of war and wizardry, peopled with colorful characters created by today's top fantasy adventure talents, including:

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David Drake

C.J. Cherryh

Janet Morris

Diana L. Paxson

Lynn Abbey

Robert Lynn Asprin

In this fierce and fascinating fifth volume, Thieves' World is invaded by the not-quite-human Beysib, golden-skinned conquerors whose taste for evil is equaled only by their thirst for blood.

Contents:

* Dramatis Personae - Lynn Abbey

* Introduction - Robert Lynn Asprin

* High Moon - Janet Morris

* Necromant - C.J. Cherryh

* The Art of Alliance - Robert Lynn Asprin

* The Corners of Memory - Lynn Abbey

* Votary - David Drake

* Mirror Image - Diana L. Paxson

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adult
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