The Crusading Wizard

Wizard in Rhyme #7

by Christopher Stasheff

In this seventh novel about an ordinary Joe-turned-wizard, bloodthirsty hordes of a power-man khan are sweeping across the land, conquering nation after nation. And the kingdom of Merovence lies directly in their path. It's up to Royal Wizard Matt Mantrell--and a host of magical allies--to defy the triumph of pure evil.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fiction

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 29, 2000

About the author

The late Christopher Stasheff was an American science fiction and fantasy author. When teaching proved too real, he gave it up in favor of writing full-time. Stasheff was noted for his blending of science fiction and fantasy, as seen in his Warlock series. He spent his early childhood in Mount Vernon, New York, but spent the rest of his formative years in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Stasheff taught at the University of Eastern New Mexico in Portales, before retiring to Champaign, Illinois, in 2009. He had a wife and four children.

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I have always had kittens, my first was given to me when I was 6 years old, Heidi was so smart and willing to go along with my dressing him in dolls clothing and riding in my baby buggy. He and his wife Queenie were able to open the doors and get into our house whenever they wanted to by working in tandem with one turning the doors handle and the other pushing it from below. What great memories this book brings to me of my childhood cats and their kittens.

The story reminded me of the Arabian Nights tales or tales of Gilgamesh and even Marco Polo. The quest started with a fact finding mission and then became more complicated as time goes on. Since I already liked the wizard and the stories I read before this I was quite happily surprised by this story.

[Kurtbg · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is security in wealth and belongings, but also in friends. they help when you have beer and you help them when they are in need. The more that need you, the more that will aid you when needed.
Make friends, do favors for one another - so many that you become a community.

[Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good solid tale. =)

[Joene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wizard story with delicious characters and outstanding dialogue! GREAT STORY!!!!