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| Book Title | With A Single Spell |
| Series | Ethshar |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Lawrence Watt-Evans |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
| Published | February 12, 1987 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | This mass market paperback is in Good condition with moderate signs of age and use. The cover retains attractive color with noticeable edge and corner wear, light rubbing, and several reading creases. There is an old bookstore price sticker on the upper front cover, along with some surface wear and minor discoloration from age. The spine shows moderate shelf wear but remains solid and fully intact. The binding is tight, pages are complete, and no loose or missing pages are evident. Interior pages are expected to have light age toning typical of a mid-1980s paperback, making this an attractive, sturdy reading copy. |
| Condition | Good |
Young Tobas has always dreamed of becoming a powerful wizard, but fate has dealt him a disappointing hand. His elderly mentor dies unexpectedly before completing his training, leaving Tobas with knowledge of only a single minor spell. In a world where accomplished magicians command incredible powers and dangerous creatures lurk beyond civilization, one insignificant spell seems almost worthless.
Rather than surrendering to despair, Tobas sets out into the wider world armed with little more than determination, curiosity, and his own intelligence. Along the way he encounters dragons, ambitious sorcerers, enchanted artifacts, and political intrigue while gradually discovering that cleverness and sound judgment often accomplish far more than raw magical power. Each challenge forces him to rely on ingenuity instead of overwhelming strength, turning apparent weakness into his greatest advantage.
Lawrence Watt-Evans once again subverts traditional fantasy conventions by presenting a thoughtful hero who succeeds through planning, patience, and practical reasoning. With a Single Spell expands the world of Ethshar while delivering an entertaining standalone adventure filled with humor, memorable characters, imaginative magic, and satisfying twists that reward careful readers.
EugeneBookStore Summary
The second published Ethshar novel continues Lawrence Watt-Evans’ reputation for intelligent fantasy that favors realistic characters over reckless heroes. While set in the same world as The Misenchanted Sword, this novel introduces an entirely new cast, making it an excellent entry point for readers discovering Ethshar for the first time. Fans of classic fantasy appreciate the series for its refreshing originality, accessible writing style, and logical magical systems.
Collector Notes
First Del Rey paperback editions of the Ethshar novels remain popular with collectors of classic fantasy from the 1980s. Although each novel stands alone, many readers seek complete matching sets of the original Del Rey editions due to their distinctive Darrell K. Sweet cover artwork and enduring popularity among fantasy enthusiasts.
