At its heart lies the sensualist and master art forger, Gentle, whose life unravels when he encounters Judith Odell, whose power to influence the destinies of men is vaster than she knows, and Pie 'oh' pah, an alien assassin who comes from a hidden dimension.That dimension is one of five in the great system called Imajica. They are worlds that are utterly unlike our own, but are ruled, peopled, and haunted by species whose lives are intricately connected with ours. As Gentle, Judith, and Pie 'oh' pah travel the Imajica, they uncover a trail of crimes and intimate betrayals, leading them to a revelation so startling that it changes reality forever.

    From the top of Nehwon's highest mountain to the deepest catacomb of subterranean Quarmall they journey, even exploring times and worlds beyond Nehwon itself.

    It has been told asa tale of bravery, as a lesson on the dangers of hubris, as a paeon to youth and love too quickly lost. It has never been told like this before. Here, then, is the story of the Sandman's only begotten son; Orpheus, the offspring of the Endless.

    Includes "The Swords of Lankhmar" and "Swords and Ice Magic."Outrunning a mob of enraged creditors, guarding mysteriously disappearing grain fleets, crossing burning deserts, pursuing the comeliest wenches, and wrestling the frostiest of magic is all in a day's work for the legendary duo. Join them as they rollick and roar with their customary flair through every adventure Nhewon can dish out.