New Release Books by Robert Asprin

Captain Willard Phule has whipped his troops into shape, turning Phule's Company from the laughingstock of the Legion into...a crack team of casino security guards.Now his company is deployed to help an underdeveloped planet. And what better way to utilize their major area of expertise--goofing off--than to turn the planet into the biggest intergalactic playground ever?

Three action packed science fiction novels by New York Times best-selling author and creator of the Myth Adventures series. Contains The Cold Cash Wars, The Bug Wars, and Tambu. TAKE THREE ASPRIN... The Cold Cash War International conglomerates plot a complete domination of the free world, facing off against world governments in a calculated and vicious battle of wits and blood. The Bug Wars The reptilian Tzen have battled their way to dominance in a hostile environment, honing their skills as fierce warriors and master strategists. They will need these abilities and more when the Enemy swarms toward the planet of Tzen. Tambu For years the mysterious figure known only as Tambu has held the settled planets in his iron grip. The fleet of pirates and criminals under his command have established and maintained a reign of terror and extortion, successfully defying all efforts of the newly formed Defense alliance to halt or curb their activities. Now, for the first time, a reporter has been granted an interview with Tambu: the story will finally be told of Tambu's origin, his rise to power, and—most important—his philosophies and logic for running his force. If Tambu can be believed. And if the reporter is allowed to leave with his story. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

After being court-martialed by the Space Legion for ordering the strafing of a treaty-signing ceremony, multimillionaire Willard Phule receives his punishment: He must command the misfit Omega Company on Haskin's Planet, a mining settlement on the edge of settled space. At his duty station, he leverages his personal money and a knack for managing people to get the company to come together as a unit. Phule convinces the governor to leave the contract for an honorary duty up for competition between the Space Legionnaires and the Regular Army. The Army sends some of their most elite troops to take part in the competition, but Phule's company operates with their own unique tactics....

TWO NOVELS OF TIME-TRAVELING ADVENTURE. Includes Time Scout and Wagers of Sin. When an experiment on an orbiting space station went wrong¾bad wrong¾ripples in time washed over the Earth bringing global disaster. The survivors, beginning to rebuild, learned that they were now able to travel into the past, utilizing the remnant time strings. But first, the time strings had to be mapped. That was the job of the brave pioneers known as time scouts. Their occupation was only slightly less dangerous than front line combat, and when it was discovered that a time traveler who wasnt extremely careful could zap himself out of existence, elaborate rules to prevent that evolved, and it was the job of the time scouts to enforce them. Time Scout: Kenneth _KitÓ Carson was one of the best, if not the best, time scouts in the business. But he has collected more than a few scars, both physical and mental, while poking around back in time, and trying not to draw the dangerous attention of the natives, not always successfully. Nowadays, he runs a small hotel at Time Terminal 86, and just wants to be a hotelier renting rooms to tourists on their way to see the Roman Circus Maximus or Victorian London firshand . . . until a cartain red-headed girl flounces out of his life through an illicit gate that may collapse and leave her lost eternally in the corridors of time . . . Wagers of Sin: Time Travel stations have become big business, with wealthy tourists taking vacations back in time. For Skeeter Jackson, one of Time Terminal 86s least honest residents, scamming those tourists is a way of life. A mans got to follow his calling, even a con man, and Skeeter might be a dyed-in-the-wool thieving scoundrel, but he freely admits it and relishes the crisp, cool feel of cash in hand¾until one of his scams went terribly wrong, and he was in more trouble than even his quick wits and crooked tricks could get him out of again. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

After learning that he and his sister Valerie are actually dragons, con artist, poker player, and recent college graduate Griffen "Grifter" McCandles sets out with Valerie to make a living in New Orleans's criminal underworld.

Duncan was the naive son of a minor nobleman, more interested in romance than war. Mallory was a dragon, more interested in con jobs and quick money than being a fearsome monster. When they team up, their adventures - or rather mis-adventures - make for a hilarious fantasy romp! Based on the graphic novel by Robert Asprin (creator of the rollicking Myth Adventure series of novels), and artist Mel. White, talented newcomer Selena Rosen brings the fantasy adventure series to life in the first of a new series!

Aahz falls for a literal pyramid scheme, selling it stone by stone as a burial site, while claiming the coveted pointed stone top for himself. But Skeeve wants to be know why the construction site is having so many accidents-before both he and Aahz end up in the afterlife before their time...

TWO NOVELS OF TIME-TRAVELING ADVENTURE. Includes Ripping Time and The House That Jack Built Two Time Scout series novels in one volume! Ripping Time: When terrorists gun down Jenna Caddrick's fiancee, the only daughter of Senator John Caddrick is trapped in a desperate struggle to stay alive. With a pack of killers on her trail, Jenna plunges through Shangri-La Station's time touring gates-and lands in London of 1888, just in time to meet Jack the Ripper. And Skeeter Jackson, newly reformed con artist, finds himself caught up in the biggest mystery of the century. All Skeeter has to do is find the Senator's missing daughter, track down lanira Cassandra's kidnappers, stop a cult of killers and survive Ripping Time. The House That Jack Built: Jack the Ripper's killing spree spreads from Victorian London to Time Terminal Eighty-Six in this breath stopping sequel to Ripping Time, retired time scout Kit Carson and ex-con man Skeeter Jackson enter an unholy alliance that surprises everyone—including Skeeter and Kit. All they have to do is track down Senator Caddrick's missing heiress, lost somewhere in history, rescue Ianira Cassandra from the clutches of a madman, and keep the most famous time-touring station in the world open for business while avoiding death in The House that Jack (the Ripper) Built. About the Time Scout series: “Engaging, fast moving, historically literate, and filled with Asprin's expertise on the techniques and philosophy of personal combat, this is first-class action sf.” —Booklist "The storytelling is as solid as one would expect from this team of writers . . . "—Dragon "Shows tremendous research and brings the past alive. You actually feel you're walking down the streets of ancient Rome and Victorian England. . . . I'm waiting for more."—Philadelphia Weekly Press "Engaging, fast moving, historically literate, and filled with Asprin's expertise on the techniques and philosophy of personal combat, this is first-class action sf." —Booklist "The characters ... are appealing and their adventures exciting and plausible." —Science Fiction Chronicle

New York Times bestselling author Robert Asprin and Jody Lynn Nye up the ante in this tale of dragons in the Big Easy… As head dragon and owner of a successful gambling operation in New Orleans, Griffen McCandles has a lot on his plate. Especially since the Krewe of Fafnir—a society of dragons—has asked him to be the king of its Mardi Gras parade. Being the king is a huge honor, and despite the extra responsibilities, Griffen can’t resist the krewe’s offer to lead the biggest party of the year. But not everyone is happy with Griffen’s new leadership status. A group of powerful dragons is conspiring to bankrupt his business, from the inside out. And when a young dragon in Griffen’s employ is murdered, it becomes clear that certain dragons will stop at nothing to dethrone the new king…

Presenting a collection of short novels and stories set in the many worlds of Robert Asprin. One of his most popular creations was the _MythÓ series, chronicling the misadventures of Skeeve and Aahz, a magician who has lost his power and his hapless human apprentice as they travel through strange and varied worlds in pursuit of wealth and glory, but mostly getting into one Myth-ical mess after another. Collected in this volume for the first time are all the Myth stories of less-than-novel length, and even avid fans of the series will find new and enjoyable reading here. Also included are other short works by Asprin, including his award-winning novelette _Cold Cash War,Ó and several unpublished stories discovered after the writer's death. Asprin's many fans, as well as all readers who enjoy humorous fantasy and science fiction, will find a treasure trove of enjoyable reading. As editor Bill Fawcett puts it, _His stories are always fun, but never predictable.Ó At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

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New York Times bestselling author Robert Asprin scales new heights in his series of Big Easy-dwelling dragons… Griffen McCandles is adjusting well to running his gambling operation in the French Quarter of New Orleans and to his newfound status as head dragon. But he still doesn’t know much about dragon protocol—or what he’s really capable of. Other dragons are getting a whiff of his reputation, though, and they’re not happy about it. Which is why there’s suddenly a hit out on Griffen. And, just in time for Halloween, the ghost of a voodoo queen wants Griffen to moderate a supernatural conclave. And though the strange goings-on will barely be noticed in a city used to drunken conventioneers and wild revelers, it’s Griffen’s chance to spread his wings—or crash and burn…

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA.

Collects the volumes of the series starring the magician's apprentice Skeeve and his demon partner Aahz.

When Skeeve the Magnificent Magician comes out of retirement and sets up shop in the Bazaar, his former coworker Aahz the Pervect, unhappy with the competition, bets that he is a better performer, putting the leadership of M.Y.T.H., Inc. and the kingdom at stake. Original.

"Skeeve is an apprentice magician, Aahz is a 'demon' summoned by Skeeve's master. Now the master magician is dead, Aahz has lost his magic, and somebody out there is responsible for the whole mess. While Aahz tries to find out who, Skeeve must dodge assassins, con artists, demon hunters and an overly affectionate dragon ; all while trying to learn enough magic to save the world without embarassing himself in the process"--Page 4 of cover.

Attending Dragoncon, perhaps the greatest fan celebration in the world, has inspired much. Among them are parties, marriages, divorces, romances, music, art, new game companies, and now stories by some of Science Fiction's top authors, including Mike Resnick, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Janny Wurts, Robert Asprin, Selina Rosen, and many more! If you have ever attended a science fiction, comic, or media convention you will find yourself at home in these pages. If you haven't, here's a great way to discover what you've been missing.

As Court Magician to Rodrick the Fifth of Possiltum, Skeeve must oppose the universe's mightiest invading army, but he is not sure how, and his mentor, Aahz, who lost his sorcerer's power, can no longer help him. Reissue.

As the "Myth Adventures of Aahz and Skeeve" continue, Skeeve is now reluctant president of the corporation of work-for-hire magicians.

ASPRIN/MYTH GOTTEN GAINS

After the murder of his master Garkin, a thief and apprentice magician joins forces with a demon dimension traveler named Aahz, who has lost his power and is also looking for a way to get even. Reprint.

DOW JONES MEETS DARKEST SORCERY! E.Godz, Inc.'s stock-in-trade was magic. When Edwina Godz inherited the family corporation, she immediately put to work all the sorcery she knew, taking shamans on board as subsidiaries, and raking in the benefits of the material world, including big profits and a high-selling stock. Unfortunately, Edwina's two children hated each other's guts, and if she stepped aside and let them take over the company, it was certain to go down the tubes. So she decided to let them fight it out for dominance using all the tricks of both corporate in-fighting and wizardly warfare that she had taught them. It's no holds (or spells) barred¾and may the most evil and ruthless sorcerer win! At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

The young magician, Skeeve, searches for his demon teacher, Aahz, in the intolerable dimensions of Perv, while Guido and Nunzio join the army in an effort to conquer Queen Hemlock.

The citizens of the kingdom of Possiltum revolt against the tax increase and to overthrow the king's court sorcerer, a barbaric bully anmed Skeeve the Great, once and for all. Reprint.

SAS Captain Trevor Stirling follows a Northern Irish fanatic into the past to stop him from killing King Arthur. If Stirling fails, the time-space continuum will fracture, destroying the British nation--and erasing the rest of the world.

Here it is! The first novel in the brand new Myth Adventures Series, by the authors of Liscence Invoked! Robert Asprin teams up with Jody Lynn Nye (Applied Mythology and Advanced Mythology) to bring you a brand new set of Myth Adventures with Skeeve, Aahz, Tanda, and the rest of the gang! Will be followed in 2004 by Myth-taken Identity. "You want me to do what?" Aahz gasped, spitting a mouthful of beer clear across the open dance floor. The tuba player gave him a chiding glance and turned his instrument over to empty it. "Ten...Female...PERVECTS!? A dimension full of Wuhses? The Deveels cheated them out of their last dime, and the Pervects got it back for them? And now they want us to throw the Pervects out? Mmm, mmm." He slammed his mug down. I recoiled slightly at the violence of the gesture. His lips twisted. His shoulders started to heave. "Mmm mmm mmm. Ha ha ha ha. HAWHAWHAWHAWHAW! HAWHAWHAWHAWHAW!" He laughed until the building rang with the sound of his voice. The other patrons watched him nervously as he slapped me on the back, stood up, slipped to his knees, and slid down the trestle of the table until he was sitting on the floor laughing. Soon, he recovered and climbed up to his feet again. He took my hand in a crushing grip. "Aw, part-Skeeve," he said, wiping tears from his yellow eyes. "I've missed you, kid. That is one of the best jokes I've heard in months. Really did me good. Fraulein!" He held up a hand and snapped his fingers. "A round for my friends!" "But I'm serious," I stated.

FROM THE HEART OF BELFAST COMES A TERRORIST THREAT THAT SPELLS DOOM FOR BRITAIN'S ONCE AND FUTURE KING . . . AND THE REST OF US AS WELL What SAS Captain Trevor Stirling doesn't know may kill him¾along with every man, woman, and child alive. Stirling thinks his mission is simple: follow a terrorist into the year AD 500 to stop a Northern Irish fanatic bent on murder. If the terrorist succeeds in killing Artorius, the Briton Lord of Battle and the most revered icon of British history, before his greatest military victory, the time-space continuum will fracture, destroying the British nation. And, coincidentally, the rest of the world. In a tale where no one is ever quite who or what they seem, hidden enemies and unexpected allies play out a drama of 21st-century terrorism against the backdrop of Arthurian Britain at its darkest hour. One man, alone in time, struggling to save an entire universe from extinction, must choose between duty to his mission and the growing conviction that he should forsake everything he holds dear to follow a higher duty¾to risk it all. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

As the "Myth Adventures of Aahz and Skeeve" continue, Skeeve is now the reluctant president of the corporation of work-for-hire magicians.

When Aahz, Massha, Chumley, and Markie send Skeeve, who is now an inter-dimensional legend, students to tutor in the art of practical magik, he, while trying to teach himself some new tricks, discovers that his little proteges have something rather special and deadly up their sleeves. Reprint.

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