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DeutschXone of Contention
 First edition | |
| Author | Piers Anthony |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Darrell K. Sweet Carol Russo Design |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 1 October 1999 (Saint Martin's Press) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 304 (first edition, hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0-312-86691-7 (first edition, hardcover) |
| OCLC | 41338005 |
| 813/.54 21 | |
| LC Class | PS3551.N73 X66 1999 |
| Preceded by | Zombie Lover |
| Followed by | The Dastard |
Xone of Contention is the twenty-third book of the Xanth series by Piers Anthony.[1]
Plot introduction
[edit]Dug, the Mundane who had had an adventure in Xanth through the Companions of Xanth computer game, is now happily married to Kim. His friend Edsel on the other hand is on the rock with his marriage to Pia, Dug's old girlfriend, who wants a divorce. Edsel, not wanting to lose her strikes a deal with her, they take a two-week vacation in Xanth, switching with Nimby and Chlorine who want to learn about Mundania, and if she doesn't change her mind, he won't fight it.
Reception
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References
[edit]- ^ Janet Husband; Jonathan F. Husband (2009). Sequels: An Annotated Guide to Novels in Series. American Library Association. p. 26. ISBN 978-0-8389-0967-6.
- ^ Cassada J. Book Reviews: Fiction. Library Journal. 1999;124(17):111. Accessed May 19, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=2410782&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- ^ Steinberg S, Zaleski J. Forecasts: Fiction. Publishers Weekly. 1999;246(39):78. Accessed May 19, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=2340874&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
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