Piers Anthony

Piers Anthony

Books

46

Avg Rating

3.9

Years Active

1977-2026

FantasyScience Fiction FantasyScience FictionHumorMagicYoung Adult

About

Piers Anthony is a prolific British-American author, best known for his imaginative fantasy and science fiction works. Born in 1934, he moved to the United States in his childhood and developed a passion for writing. Anthony gained widespread recognition with his "Xanth" series, which began in 1977 and is celebrated for its witty and pun-filled storytelling. With a career spanning several decades, he has penned numerous other series, including "Apprentice Adept" and "Incarnations of Immortality," showcasing his versatility and creativity. Beyond novels, Anthony has authored short stories and essays, maintaining a dedicated fan base with his engaging and whimsical narratives.

Books (46)

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Five Portraits

Xanth #39

Five Portraits

4.01•Fantasy
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The Iron Maiden

Bio of a Space Tyrant #6

The Iron Maiden

3.59•Science Fiction
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Xanth

Xanth #1-3

Xanth

4.07•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Question Quest

Xanth #14

Question Quest

3.73•Science Fiction Fantasy
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A Spell for Chameleon

Xanth #1

A Spell for Chameleon

3.92•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Skeleton Key

Xanth #44

Skeleton Key

3.82•Fantasy
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Three Novel Nymphs

Xanth #48

Three Novel Nymphs

4.11•Fantasy
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Crewel Lye

Xanth #8

Crewel Lye

3.74•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Split Infinity

Apprentice Adept #1

Split Infinity

3.97•Adventure
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Total Recall

Total Recall

3.93•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Demons Don't Dream

Xanth #16

Demons Don't Dream

3.82•Adventure
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For Love of Evil

Incarnations of Immortality #6

For Love of Evil

4.12•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Executive

Bio of a Space Tyrant #4

Executive

3.73•Science Fiction
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Statesman

Bio of a Space Tyrant #5

Statesman

3.73•Science Fiction
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Swell Foop

Xanth #25

Swell Foop

3.80•Fantasy
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The Dastard

Xanth #24

The Dastard

3.81•Fantasy
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Yon Ill Wind

Xanth #20

Yon Ill Wind

3.78•Fantasy
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Juxtaposition

Apprentice Adept #3

Juxtaposition

3.94•Adventure
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Luck of the Draw

Xanth #36

Luck of the Draw

3.96•Fantasy
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Isle of View

Xanth #13

Isle of View

3.70•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Politician

Bio of a Space Tyrant #3

Politician

3.74•Science Fiction
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Blue Adept

Apprentice Adept #2

Blue Adept

3.96•Adventure
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Zombie Lover

Xanth #22

Zombie Lover

3.81•Fantasy
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Up in a Heaval

Xanth #26

Up in a Heaval

3.83•Fantasy
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Esrever Doom

Xanth #37

Esrever Doom

3.83•Fantasy
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Two to the Fifth

Xanth #32

Two to the Fifth

3.86•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Faun & Games

Xanth #21

Faun & Games

3.78•Fantasy
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Jest Right

Xanth #43

Jest Right

4.07•Fantasy
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Pet Peeve

Xanth #29

Pet Peeve

3.88•Fantasy
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Knot Gneiss

Xanth #34

Knot Gneiss

3.94•Fantasy
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Ghost Writer in the Sky

Xanth #41

Ghost Writer in the Sky

3.82•Fantasy
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Currant Events

Xanth #28

Currant Events

3.88•Fantasy
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Ogre, Ogre

Xanth #5

Ogre, Ogre

3.78•Fantasy
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Board Stiff

Xanth #38

Board Stiff

3.83•Fantasy
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A Tryst of Fate

Xanth #45

A Tryst of Fate

4.00•Fantasy
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Xone of Contention

Xanth #23

Xone of Contention

3.76•Fantasy
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Six Crystal Princesses

Xanth #46

Six Crystal Princesses

3.90•Fantasy
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Mercenary

Bio of a Space Tyrant #2

Mercenary

3.80•Science Fiction
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Stork Naked

Xanth #30

Stork Naked

3.89•Fantasy
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Jumper Cable

Xanth #33

Jumper Cable

3.93•Fantasy
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Well-Tempered Clavicle

Xanth #35

Well-Tempered Clavicle

3.87•Fantasy
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Roc and a Hard Place

Xanth #19

Roc and a Hard Place

3.77•Fantasy
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Air Apparent

Xanth #31

Air Apparent

3.91•Fantasy
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Isis Orb

Xanth #40

Isis Orb

3.81•Fantasy
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Apoca Lips

Xanth #47

Apoca Lips

4.02•Fantasy
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And Eternity

Incarnations of Immortality #7

And Eternity

3.86•Science Fiction Fantasy
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