Here we have book two of the Robert Asprin penned series the Myth Adventures. I already reviewed the first, so check it out if you would, and be warned… There are currently 20+ titles in the series. So expect more as the year passes.

After word apparently spread of the events from book one, Skeeve finds himself summoned to the kingdom of Possiltum to become their Court Magician. Unaware of the meaning of it, Aahz (his now magic-less mentor) convinces him it is a great opportunity. An easy job where you don’t really do anything and get paid for it.

They saddle up and head to Possiltum, only to find there are many magicians there auditioning for the post. Skeeve claims the title. With great enthusiasm from Aahz, who is now planning to connive and scheme his way to as much of the gold in the kingdom’s coffers as he can. But there’s a catch. An army is marching around the world of Klah conquering every territory it enters and adding the new populace to their army. Making them unstoppable.

So the mission is to stop the unstoppable. The lovely Tanda shows up and Skeeve leaves with her to go to the Bazaar where they intend to get mercenaries. Skeeve is dumped into a bar to wait while she goes and gets what is needed, because last time Skeeve wandered around the Bazaar unsupervised he acquired his pet dragon, Gleep.

Skeeve manages to stay put, but still get himself in trouble. He inadvertently hires an Imp he was at odds with in book one, a gargoyle, and a very old seemingly past his prime archer.

With his new motley crew in tow, they all return to Klah and begin planning how a crew of less than 10 can stop the unstoppable.

From there, you need to get the book and read it. I can’t spoil all the fun. And if you read the first with me, you know how much fun is likely to be had.

Asprin does a masterful job of mixing fantasy and humor in this series. You won’t be disappointed with it. Plus these books are short and quick reads.

Still on a roll with these books being 10 star. Will there be one that dips lower? Time will tell.