| Book Title | Trumps of Doom |
| Series | The Chronicles of Amber |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Author | Roger Zelazny |
| Publisher | Avon Books |
| Published | 1986 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Good used copy with moderate shelf and edge wear, light corner wear, a bookstore price sticker on the front cover, and age-related wear typical of a vintage mass market paperback. Binding appears sound with clean, readable pages. |
| Condition | Good |
Merlin, son of Corwin, has spent years living on Earth while hiding his true heritage as a prince of Amber. As mysterious assassination attempts begin occurring every April 30th, Merlin realizes someone knows his secret. His investigation draws him into a deadly web of family rivalries, magical conspiracies, and shifting realities that threaten both Amber and the Courts of Chaos.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Trumps of Doom begins the second Amber cycle, introducing Merlin as the new central character while expanding the mythology that made Roger Zelazny’s original series a fantasy landmark. Combining mystery, political intrigue, and reality-shifting magic, it is an excellent continuation for Amber fans and a strong entry point into Merlin’s adventures.
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Collector Notes
This Avon mass market paperback is the first paperback edition of the sixth Amber novel and the beginning of the Merlin Cycle. It remains popular with collectors seeking complete matching Avon paperback sets of The Chronicles of Amber. While not especially scarce, clean copies are increasingly desirable.