Having depicted the incarnations of death, time, fate, war, nature and evil, the author now celebrates the incarnation. It tells the story of mortals who assume various immortal offices, becoming the anthropomorphic personification of varying concepts. Piers anthony is one of the worlds most popular fantasy writers, and a new york timesbestselling author twentyone times over. Incarnations of immortality series by piers anthony. Synopsis the seventh and last book of the incarnations of immortality series. Joining forces with two womenjolie, satans consort, and vita, a troubled mortalthey will test the limits of morality. Incarnations of immortality, bk 6, for love of evil. Incarnations of immortality audiobooks listen to the. Shooting death was a mistake, as zane soon discovered. Book is protected in mylar and the cover is like new with very minor chips on the corners. Very interesting perspective and makes for an entertaining read.
In which matt decides, hell with it, im just going to finish off the incarnations of immortality series in one super long video. Incarnations of immortality piers anthony i have read this series 3 or 4 times. Incarnations of immortality is the name of an eightbook fantasy series by piers anthony. No sciencefictionfantasy collection is complete without on a pale horse. These books are placed in an alternate earth future.
Xanth discover the world of xanth read more incarnations of immortality piers anthonys series starting in 1983 read more characters meet the characters of piers anthonys worlds read more apprentice adept journey to phaze and proton read more xanth is a series of fantasy novels written by piers anthony. The goal of this wiki is to be a comprehensive place for information about the incarnations of immortality series of books by piers anthony. On a pale horse was a fantastic book and i was intrigued on how anthony would put his take on various incarnations. Incarnations of immortality is a series of fantasy novels by american novelist piers anthony. For the man who killed the incarnation of death was immediately forced to assume. Incarnations of immortality 1 on a pale horse piers anthony when zane shot death, he learned, too late, that he would have to assume his place, speeding over. Incarnations of immortality 5 book series kindle edition. His xanth novels have been read and loved by millions of readers around the world, and he daily receives hundreds of l. Books on a pale horse incarnations of immortality book 1. The series heavily focuses on anthropomorphic personifications. Sooner than he would have thought possible, zane found himself being drawn to satans plot.
In this, the first novel of the bestselling incarnations of immortality series, piers anthony combines a deeply moving examination of the meaning of life and death with a gripping story of romance and loyalty, all set in a world of magic and technical wizardry. When life seemed pointless to norton, he accepted the position as the incarnation of time, even though it meant living backward from present to past. Book 6 of 8 in the incarnations of immortality series. Magic and science are prevalent and people are the same as people in all ages and places. Books on a pale horse incarnations of immortality book 1 my partner was the one who introduced me to piers anthony first through the world of xanth then eventually through this epic series, the incarnations of immortality. I didnt realize there was a number 8 book called under a. Incarnations of immortality series by piers anthony goodreads. Incarnations of immortality is the name of an eight book fantasy series by piers anthony. Bearing an hourglass by piers anthony overdrive rakuten.
The first seven books each focus on one of seven supernatural offices death, time, fate, war, nature, evil and good in a fictional reality and history parallel to ours, with the exception that society has advanced both magic and modern technology. Almost 40 novels have been written, starting with a spell for chameleon in 1977. Here in this third completeinitself novel of the incarnations of immortality, piers anthony weaves a fascinating plot as tangled as any skein of fate. On a pale horse is book 1 of the incarnations of immortality, but dont be intimidated by the prospect of buying all the others because this ones a heavyweight all. On a pale horse piers anthony incarnations of immortality. This series was written by a well known american author named piers anthony. The first seven books each focus on one of seven supernatural offices death, time, fate, war, nature, evil, good and night in a fictional reality and history parallel to ours, with the exception that society has advanced both magic and modern technology. The first seven books each focus on one of seven supernatural offices death, time, fate, war, nature, evil and good in a fictional reality and history parallel to ours, with the exception that society has advanced.
Already the prince of evil was forging a trap in which zane must act to destroy luna, the woman he loved. In the triumphant finale to the incarnations of immortality series, the incarnation of good dominates. Bearing an hourglass is a fantasy novel by piers anthony. On a pale horse, bearing an hourglass, with a tangled skein. But his life of sweet promise went disastrously awry following the sudden, violent death of his beloved jolie. If you see an article that hasnt been created yet, feel free to create it and put down what you know.
The books are each focused upon one of seven supernatural offices death, time, fate, war, nature, evil, good, and night in a fictional reality and history parallel to ours, with the exception that society has advanced both magic and modern technology. Book six of incarnations of immortality mass market paperback feb 1 1990. And again, piers anthony adds to his gripping plot a serious, thoughprovoking study of good and evil. It is the second of eight books in the incarnations of immortality series. When life seemed pointless to norton, he accepted the position as the incarnation of time, even though it meant living. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading on a pale horse incarnations of immortality book 1. Incarnations of immortality 1 on a pale horse piers. Kerena, a beautiful young girl living near king arthurs camelot.
The series covers the adventures and struggles of a. I havent read that book since sophomore year high school. The first five books deal with that persons life as he or she assumes the office, as well as his or her first encounter with satan, who attempts to use their lack of experience to his. The incarnations of immortality series is a popular book series of science fiction and fantasy novels. I dont know why, but i just pulled out my old piers anthony incarnations of immortality collection to start reading those again. Under a velvet cloak incarnations of immortality paperback. Magic and science are prevalent and people are the same as people in. Incarnations of immortality is an eight book fantasy series by piers anthony. The eighth book in piers anthonys incarnations of immortality series. Incarnations of immortality incarnations of immortality. When life seemed pointless to norton, he accepted the position as the incarnation of time, even though it meant living backward from. In for love of evil, several scenes from the previous books as is the case with all the books in the series with respect to their incarnations are shown from parrys point of view. This was the first series that i read as a recommendation from my father in my midlate teens and i was absolutely enthralled by it and thus i wanted to share it with yall today. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Incarnations of immortality series 8 primary works 9 total works each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however the plot of each book relies heavily on the prior books in the series, and the cast is interconnected with love, marriage, children. There are 8 books, although the 8th is newly released and not particularly related to the first 7. When zane shot death, he learned, too late, that he would have to assume his place, speeding over the world riding his pale horse, and ending the lives of others. With a tangled skein incarnations of immortality, book 3 piers anthony use 5 out of 5 stars 7 product ratings 7 product ratings with a tangled skein incarnations of immortality, book 3. Parry also does not believe himself to be evil, but is simply fulfilling his function as an incarnation. This book is a talks of the incarnation of time, chronos and his assumption of this office and his battle with satan. The first seven books each focus on one of seven supernatural offices death, time, fate, war, nature, evil and good in a fictional reality and history parallel to. Fantastic series following the incarnations of immortality think fate, nature, death etc. In this first novel of the incarnations of immortality, piers anthony combines a gripping story of romance and conflicting loyalties with a deeply. Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however the plot of each book relies heavily on the prior books in the series, a. Orlene has died and we follow her into the afterlife.
On a pale horse, bearing an hourglass, with a tangled skein, weilding a red sword, being a green. Mostly published between 1983 and 1990, the eighth. This is a novel that will long linger in the readers mind. In this first novel of the incarnations of immortality, piers anthony combines a gripping story of romance and conflicting loyalties with a deeply moving examination of the meaning of life and death. Piers anthonys incarnations of immortality series home. The incarnations of immortality is the second longest series written by piers anthony at seven published novels. This book is by far more complex than any other book in this series because it deals with issues such as the paradox, which this book is riddled with chronos is immune to the paradox, the fact that once the office of time is assumed the office holder must live in reverse for. This is anthony at his most ingenious, with another gripping fantasy of the struggle of the incarnations against the machinations of satan. Incarnations of immortality project gutenberg self.
On a pale horse incarnations of immortality book 1 kindle edition by anthony, piers. On a pale horse incarnations of immortality book 1 and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Led down the twisted path of wickedness and depravity by lilah the harlot demoness, parry thrivedfirst as a sorcerer, then as. The series is comprised of a total of 8 books, which were released between the years 1983 and 2007. Like on a pale horse, this second, completeinitself novel of the incarnations of immortality is a richly imagined and always fascinating story. Pdf incarnations of immortality download pdf free ebook. On a pale horse incarnations of immortality book 1. The universe is similar to ours, except in this fictional reality, greater advancements have been made in magic and technology. The first seven books each focus on one of seven supernatural offices.
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