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Heroics for Beginners
Heroics for Beginners
Author: John Moore
When a seemingly crazy, poorly dressed soothsayer tells you not to let a magic talisman fall into the wrong hands, take him or her seriously. DO NOT laugh it off and leave said talisman simply lying around on a side table; you might as well just end the world yourself." -- The Handbook of Practical Heroics, p. 134 — The kingdom of Deserae is...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780739448502
ISBN-10: 0739448501
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 246
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3.8 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Ace Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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I loved this book. Good story and very funny.
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This book was great. Very funny...traditional prince/princess/bad guy with lots of modern twists! Couldn't put it down!
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Nice twist on the standard Hero tale. Ice Princess Rebecca is actually Becky. Puts some modern humor & tweaks into things. A quick, fun read.
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"When a seemingly crazy, poorly dressed soothsayer tells you not to let a magic talisman fall into the wrong hands, take him or her seriously. DO NOT laugh it off and leave said talisman simply lying around on a side table; you might as well just end the world yourself." -- The Handbook of Practical Heroics, p. 134 The kingdom of Deserae is in the most direly perilous of dire perils. The realm's precious magical talisman--Ancient Artifact Model Seven--is in the grimy hands of the evil Lord Voltmeter (He Who Must Be Named)... Only one man can stop him (and, by the by, win the hand of Deserae's exceedingly well-proportioned princess). Unfortunately, he's never really done this sort of thing before. But Prince Kevin Timberline is determined to find a way into the Fortress of Doom (perhaps through the gift shop?), resist the advances of a leather-clad, whip-wielding temptress (well, maybe that's not so bad), and face an army of unspeakable nastiness (okay, that's bad), armed only with his reasonably pure heart, questionable courage--and most importantly, a copy of The Handbook of Practical Heroics.
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Tongue-in-cheek treatment of heroic fantasy novels. A fun light read. Some moments the guys might appreciate more than the gals.


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