Xone of Contention

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Xone of Contention

First edition
Author	Piers Anthony
Cover artist	Darrell K. Sweet Carol Russo Design
Language	English
Genre	Fantasy novel
Published	1 October 1999 (Saint Martin's Press)
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardback & paperback)
Pages	304 (first edition, hardcover)
ISBN	0-312-86691-7 (first edition, hardcover)
OCLC	41338005
Dewey Decimal	813/.54 21
LC Class	PS3551.N73 X66 1999
Preceded by	Zombie Lover
Followed by	The Dastard

Xone of Contention is the twenty-third book of the Xanth series by Piers Anthony. ^[1]

Plot introduction

Dug, the Mundane who had had an adventure in Xanth through the Companions of Xanth computer game, is now happily married to Kim. His friend Edsel on the other hand is on the rock with his marriage to Pia, Dug's old girlfriend, who wants a divorce. Edsel, not wanting to lose her strikes a deal with her, they take a two-week vacation in Xanth, switching with Nimby and Chlorine who want to learn about Mundania, and if she doesn't change her mind, he won't fight it.

Reception

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References

1. Janet Husband; Jonathan F. Husband (2009). Sequels: An Annotated Guide to Novels in Series. American Library Association. p. 26. ISBN   978-0-8389-0967-6.
2. Cassada J. Book Reviews: Fiction. Library Journal. 1999;124(17):111. Accessed May 19, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=2410782&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
3. Steinberg S, Zaleski J. Forecasts: Fiction. Publishers Weekly. 1999;246(39):78. Accessed May 19, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=2340874&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site