Legendary science fiction/fantasy writer Piers Anthony combines fascinating magic with a gripping struggle between good and evil within this most ambitious series. As with the series’ other stand-alone novels, Wielding a Crimson Sword depicts a mere mortal who’s called to serve as a god-like incarnation. It’s the thrilling tale of Mym, an Indian prince who occupies the Red Sword to become Mars, the Incarnation of Battle. To avoid breaking his betrothal towards the princess Rapture as well as the war that would definitely result, Mym allows the fearsome workplace. As Mars, he plans to keep Rapture by his aspect as he stops the suffering caused by Earth’s incessant wars. But will Mym’s princely schooling, even his abilities being a berserker, be adequate to beat Satan himself? Piers Anthony weaves together adventure, romance, and Eastern and Traditional western mytholigies to make this wonderful allegory. Grasp narrator George Guidall provides the elegant story using a dignified tone and much dramatic flair. Also available: On the Pale Horse, Bearing an Hourglass, and With a Tangled Skein.