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Blurb: “A reluctant hero. A powerful magic. A world on the brink of war.
In this fast-moving fantasy series by Dave Duncan, a modern man is suddenly transported into a brutal, unfamiliar world—and forced into the body of a slave. Stripped of everything he knows, he must quickly learn the rules of a society built on rigid hierarchy, deadly politics, and mysterious sword-bound magic.
Power in this world is tied to swords, each granting enhanced abilities to its wielder. As he rises through the ranks, navigating betrayal, war, and survival, he becomes entangled in a much larger conflict—one that could determine the fate of empires.
This bundle includes the first three books — The Reluctant Swordsman, The Coming of Wisdom, and The Destiny of the Sword—a gripping mix of portal fantasy, adventure, and clever worldbuilding.
Perfect for fans of transported heroes, unique magic systems, and classic ‘80s fantasy with a sharp twist.”
The Reluctant Swordsmen Blurb: “PAWN OF THE GODDESS
The last thing Wallie Smith remembered was a tog of hospitals, grim-faced doctors, and pain. So when he woke in the body of a barbarian swordsman, attended by a beautiful slave girl and a wizened old priest nattering about the Goddess, he assumed it was a fever-dream.
But the World could not be dismissed so lightly.
A naked little demigod called Shorty explained that the Goddess needed a swordsman. If Wallie undertook the job and succeeded, all that the World had to offer would be his. If he refused, the results would be...unpleasant.
Wallie was not convinced, but Shorty was exquisitely persuasive. Soon Wallie found himself bearing a magnificent sword, with no idea how to use it-and the servants of the Goddess were out to stop him.”
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The Coming Wisdom ISBN:
0-345-35292-0
The Destiny of the Sword ISBN:
0-345-35293-9