| Book Title | Riddle of the Seven Realms |
| Series | Master of the Five Magics |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Lyndon Hardy |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
| Published | May 12, 1988 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Good mass market paperback with moderate to heavy shelf wear, cover creasing, edge wear, and age toning typical of a vintage paperback. Binding is sound, pages are complete, and the book remains a solid reading and collection copy. |
| Condition | Good |
When a demon, a powerful lady wizard, and a clever con man are forced into an unlikely alliance, they embark on a perilous journey through seven interconnected realms. Each world follows its own magical laws and dangers, requiring wit, courage, and mastery of increasingly complex magical disciplines. Their quest may determine not only their own survival but the fate of every realm they visit.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Riddle of the Seven Realms is the second novel in Lyndon Hardy’s acclaimed Master of the Five Magics series. Expanding upon the innovative magical system introduced in the first novel, Hardy explores multiple worlds with distinct magical rules, creating one of fantasy’s most intellectually satisfying adventures. The novel is highly regarded by readers who appreciate carefully structured world-building and logical magic.
Collector Notes
This 1984 Del Rey paperback featuring classic Rowena Morrill cover art is popular among collectors of vintage fantasy paperbacks. While Master of the Five Magics remains the best-known volume, early editions of this sequel have become increasingly desirable as readers seek complete sets of Hardy’s influential trilogy.