16. Hit or Myth

By Robert Asprin (208 pg)

Rating: 4

In many ways Hit or Myth feels like two separate books. The first begins when Aahz leaves with his Nephew Rupert and the King of Possiltum asks Skeeve for a favor. Somehow with Aahz gone, Skeeve must figure out how to deal with an amorous/murderous would be royal bride and the Mob turning up looking for their missing army (Myth Conceptions). In the second book, Aahz is back and discovers Skeeve isn't nearly as dependent on him as he thought. They relocate to the bazaar at Deva only to discover the Mob has also opened shop there and the local business association would like the Great Skeeve to do something about it.

In many ways this is a transition book. The relationships between Skeeve and his friends all change. With the move to Deva, the entire tenor of the series changes. While it's still plenty lighthearted, Skeeve's voice takes on a pensive aspect. There is a great deal of character development in this book and despite its dichotomous nature.

Highly recommended as a book in the Myth series and as a fantasy book in general.