Sinopsis

What is the best use of magic? Zoltan, the grifter, knew He was the best con artist around No less than the one called The Great!

Benthos was perfect! An isolated island in the great ocean. Full of ignorant rubes. They wouldn’t know the first thing about magic, whereas he knew all the rules. And he was wizard enough to dominate the imp named Brassbutt to do exactly as he commanded. Raking in pot after pot in poker games would be a snap.

He reached down and touched his leg. The magic anklet was growing tighter every day. Maybe he would garner enough gold to not only pay the interest on his debt this month, but maybe also decrease the principal as well.

A quick-read novelette of adventure, some high-stakes action, and a little romance thrown in.

Based in the same universe as the Magic by the Numbers series. Some of the Amazon reviews for the books in that series

For Master of the Five book is flawless and fascinating. I can't wait to read it again -- Amazon customerA definite must read -- Amazon customerOne of the greatest fantasy novels from the 1980s – Judith

For Secret of the Sixth is how fiction is written!! -- Charles KosLoved it to pieces. Except for maybe `The Hobbit,' this is probably the greatest fantasy work I have ever read -- Amazon customerProbably one of the best pieces of Fantasy fiction I've ever read-- Amazon customer

For Riddle of the Seven Want more -- Amazon customerDefinitely recommend to fantasy readers -- Roy S. Clark IV

For The Archimage’s Fourth DaughterNew worlds, great science and fantasy – Stephen WolfA welcome addition to the series. Would like to see more – Christopher Macy