Legends II: Volume III

New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy

By: Robert Silverberg - editor

Narrated by: Jason Culp, Pete Bradbury, Michael Emerson

Fantasty fans, rejoice! Seven years after writer and editor Robert Silverberg made publishing history with Legends, the acclaimed anthology of original short novels by some of the greatest writers in fantasy finction, the long-awaited second volume is here.

Each of the bestselling writers represented in these selections from Legends II returns to the fantasy universe he or she made famous throughout the world. Whether set before or after events already recounted elsewhere, whether featuring beloved characters or compelling new creations, these masterful short novels are both mesmerizing standalones – perfect introductions to the work of their authors – and indispensable additions to the epics on which they are based.


Robert Silverberg spins an enthralling tale of Majipoor's early history – and remote future – as seen through the eyes of a dilettantish poet who discovrs an unexpected destiny in "The Book of Changes."

Orson Scott Card tells a tale of Alvin Maker and the mighty Mississippi, featuring a couple of ne'er-do-wells named Jim Bowie and Abe Lincoln, in "The Yazoo Queen."

Critic reviews

“A stellar compilation.”—Booklist

“There’s enough color, vitality and bravura displays of mythmaking in this rich sampler . . . to sate faithful fans and nurture new readers on the stuff of legends still being created.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A book that a fantasy reader would be proud to own.”—USA Today

“A superb Baedeker to the fantasy worlds of eleven of the field’s finest writers.”—The Dallas Morning News

“An enjoyable sampler of the best high fantasy available today.”—San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle

only got it because I loved American Gods

The first story was so repetitive and boring and had such a blah ending. Ugh. 2 stars. The second story was intriguing, well narrated, just what I wanted from Neil Gaiman, a little extra American Gods in my life - 5 stars. The third story was a hopeful story, quality narration - 4 stars.

Listened for Gaiman

I listened to this book for the Neil Gaiman story and it turns out that was the only good one. perhaps it was because I was not familiar with the other two stories background but I found them rather boring.

The Magipore (first)story was not great

I almost stopped listening to the book because the first story was so dry. I’m glad I didn’t because the next two stories were pretty amazing.

I love short stories!

This anthology was great, I loved the Gaiman story, really liked Orson Scott Card's, enjoyed the other one.

Why isn’t the chapters where the story ends or begin?

This book is a bunch of short stories and the chapters seem to mean nothing. The stories are good just annoying on the chapter settings