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New York Times bestselling author Robert Asprin and Jody Lynn Nye up the ante in this tale of dragons in the Big Easy…As head dragon and owner of a successful gambling operation in New Orleans, Griffen McCandles has a lot on his plate. Especially since the Krewe of Fafnir—a society of dragons—has asked him to be the king of its Mardi Gras parade. Being the king is a huge honor, and despite the extra responsibilities, Griffen can’t resist the krewe’s offer to lead the biggest party of the year.But not everyone is happy with Griffen’s new leadership status. A group of powerful dragons is conspiring to bankrupt his business, from the inside out. And when a young dragon in Griffen’s employ is murdered, it becomes clear that certain dragons will stop at nothing to dethrone the new king…

In New York Times bestselling author Robert Asprin and Jody Lynn Nye’s newest Big Easy dragon tale, Griffen McCandles is about to give the forces of evil a run for their money…Griffen already has his hands full running his gambling operation in New Orleans and dealing with his dragon heritage. Now his pregnant sister, Valerie, is missing—possibly kidnapped—and his uncle, Malcolm McCandles, has flown into town for a mysterious meeting with a powerful man who’s been dead for almost eight decades.And Griffen certainly hasn’t got the time to protect Councilwoman Penny Dunbar, a dragon who’s running for governor of Louisiana—if malign forces don’t take her out first. Griffen learned a long time ago to play the hand fate has dealt him, but with many lives at stake—including Val’s unborn dragon—he’s hoping for an ace in the hole…

P. G. Wodehouse meets space opera, as Ensign Thomas Innes Loche Kinago,fresh from the Academy is given his first command. A crumb from the upper crust,he’s eager to uphold the traditions of his family, and in particular, hismother, a distinguished Admiral of the Imperium. Of course, he’s aware ofthe importance of always having simply smashing tailored uniforms on hand, andhaving his camera ready to record memorable moments for his scrapbook. In themeantime, a charismatic leader has arisen who seems able to control the minds ofanyone he meets, and may be on his way to taking over the entire galaxy. CanKinago’s aristocratic bearing and unbridled snobbery stand up to such achallenge? Fortunately, his constant companion, the unflappable Jeeves,er, Parsons, is on hand to look after the young, impulsive master, andsomehow help his charge bumble his way through, perhaps even saving the galaxyin the process.

From a New York Times–bestselling author, a college student''s plan to renovate his school''s library is opposed by a group of resident elves. Keith Doyle, believer in myths, goodhearted nerd, general busybody, and business major at Midwestern University, discovers to his joy—and horror—that a secret village of pointy-eared, magical little elves are occupying a vacant level of the library building. Their leader, The Master, tutors students to pass difficult courses. Marcy, the girl of Keith''s dreams, is already a member of the class. But the library is in danger of being torn down, thanks to a modernization campaign led by Keith himself. The students of the secret class hate him. Marcy is devastated. It looks as though the elves'' home will be destroyed. Keith and the Little Folk need one another. The only thing that can save Keith''s social life is elven magic. And the only thing that can save the elves is the magic of . . . free enterprise. "A great sense of humor." —Piers Anthony, New York Times–bestselling author of The Magic of Xanth series "A good, jolly read . . .a book for people who like their fantasy straight up, with fizz, but without cuteness." —Diane Duane, New York Times–bestselling author of The Wizard series "Wonderfully whimsical." —Anne McCaffrey, New York Times–bestselling and Hugo Award–winning author of the Dragonriders of Pern series

Third in the series of "hilarious enjoyable myth-adventures" from the New York Times–bestselling author of Mythology 101 and Mythology Abroad (Crescent Blues). Holl, Keith Doyle''s best friend, has finally tied the knot with his beloved, Maura, in the Little Folks'' new home, Hollow Tree Farm. Keith has good news of his own: he has started on an internship as a copywriter with a Chicago advertising agency, coming up with slogans and designs for new products, but the project he is really enthusiastic over is chasing air sprites in a hot air balloon. Unfortunately, one of the agency''s client businesses is using the Little Folks'' land as a dump for toxic waste. Holl''s young cousin Dola sees them do it, but they see her, too. To prevent anyone else from finding out, the men kidnap her and Holl and Maura''s new baby, Asrai. All of the Little Folk are called in to hunt for them. Keith reaches out to the new and wonderful air creatures he''s found in hopes of bringing the baby and her brave guardian back to the farm. Praise for Jody Lynn Nye and the Mythology series "A great sense of humor." —Piers Anthony, New York Times–bestselling author "A good, jolly read . . . a book for people who like their fantasy straight up, with fizz, but without cuteness." —Diane Duane, New York Times–bestselling author "Wonderfully whimsical." —Anne McCaffrey, New York Times–bestselling author

From a New York Times bestseller, the final book of Mythology 101 series, featuring elves who live in a university library. Keith Doyle has made it to graduate school! In between classes and hanging out with his magical friends, the Little Folk, he has a new job as a copywriter for PDQ advertising agency, working on a campaign for a revolutionary electronic device. His plans for the party to end all parties on Hollow Tree Farm are coming along nicely. Things are not so rosy for the Little Folk. They''re being haunted not only by malevolent spirits passing through their cellar, but a Big Person who has discovered Keith''s supposedly well-camouflaged invitation to all creatures magical. Keith finds himself in danger trying to keep out of the hands of the industrial spy. Not only does he have to protect the trade secrets of his client''s firm, but his friends and their home. Can Keith''s ingenuity and his limited magic keep the elves from being revealed to the world? Will the party ever take place? Will Keith ever get his hands on one of those wonderful devices?