Why read Wistril Compleat?

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All three of Wistril's magical misadventures are included in this complete compilation of cantrips and catastrophes!

Wistril Besieged --

Wizard Wistril's wants are simple -- four meals a day, a steady supply of honey-gold Upland beer, and above all else, peace and quiet.

All but the latter…

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1 author picked Wistril Compleat as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Maria Schneider

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This is one of those books with three novellas that add up to a novel. The first introduces our intrepid wizard, a man happy with a beer and his laboratory tucked deep inside his castle. He does not wish to be bothered by quests, adventures, or distressed maidens.

The stories are fun and funny, and there’s enough suspense to keep me eagerly turning the pages. The main character is a bit of a bumbling fantasy version of “Columbo.” He is a wizard who can’t use violence to win, so he must use his brains.

The romantasy is told from the…

From Maria's list on The best novellas with the most humorous heroes/heroines, a splash of magic, spark of romantasy and dash of space opera.