Crooked: A Story from the New oz Chronicles

by David Keyes

In the aftermath of a destructive invasion against the Emerald City, Nikidik Pipt, the Crooked Wizard of Oz, flees into the Munchkin countryside, carrying the dangerous magical imprint of an ancient being whose whispers threaten to unravel his very sanity. Suspecting that severing the bond can be done through the dark arts, he seeks out the only person he can his elder brother Alticar, a hermit who lives alone in the deepest part of the forest. Alticar's dangerous practice may be the key to undoing the magical shackle around his soul, but can the isolationist be trusted to eradicate the influence of the corruption without an ulterior motive? Two estranged brothers reunite in an uneasy exchange of strained familial histories and ulterior motives, but the outcome may not be what either of them expect or desire.

52 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2025

Reviews

[John P Thompson Morales · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can not seem to get enough of this epic saga. I have enjoyed every story, and the short stories tie everything together even more. I am excited for the next novel to be released.
I highly recommend the entire series, especially if you love the magical world of Oz.