Well-Tempered Clavicle - Paperback

Well-Tempered Clavicle: The 35th Xanth Adventure

Picka Bones and his sister Joy'nt are off in search of adventure with three creatures newly arrived from Mundania--and not the sort of creatures you might expect! Join them in a madcap quest, in this 35th tale of the land of Xanth.

About This Xanth Novel

This installment in the beloved Xanth series delivers the signature blend of humor, fantasy, and wordplay that has made Piers Anthony a New York Times bestseller twenty-one times over. Set in the magical land of Xanth, this fantasy fiction novel follows skeletal protagonist Picka Bones and his sister as they encounter unexpected visitors from the mundane world and embark on an adventure filled with puns, magical creatures, and the whimsical storytelling fans have come to expect.

What Readers Are Saying

"Here we go 'Adventuring' in Xanth once more, meeting a horde of the familiar characters while running the gauntlet of a multitide of sins. ...Xanth remains a land of happy endings, however, and readers can expect the usual amount of enjoyment from this thirty-fourth Xanth tale." --Booklist on Knot Gneiss

The Xanth Series Legacy

The Xanth novels have been read and loved by millions of readers around the world. This long-running fantasy series is known for its inventive magical systems, punny humor, and imaginative world-building centered around the fantastical land of Xanth. Each book offers standalone adventures while building upon the rich mythology established throughout the series.