About the book
In this first novel of the Incarnations of Immortality, Piers Anthony combines a gripping story of romance and conflicting loyalties with a deeply moving examination of the meaning of life and death. This is a novel that will long linger in the reader's mind.
Shooting Death was a mistake, as Zane soon discovered. For the man who killed the Incarnation of Death was immediately forced to assume the vacant position! Thereafter, he must speed over the world, riding his pale horse, and ending the lives of others.
Zane was forced to accept his unwelcome task, despite the rules that seemed woefully unfair. But then he found himself being drawn into an evil plot of Satan. Already the prince of Evil was forging a trap in which Zane must act to destroy Luna, the woman he loved.
He could see only one possible way to defeat the Father of Lies. It was unthinkable—but he had no other solution!
Editions of On a Pale Horse
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345338587
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345305183
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345335470
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307815651
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In this first novel of the Incarnations of Immortality, Piers Anthony combines a gripping story of romance and conflicting loyalties with a deeply moving examination of the meaning of life and death. This is a novel that will long linger in the reader's mind.
Shooting Death was a mistake, as Zane soon discovered. For the man who killed the Incarnation of Death was immediately forced to assume the vacant position! Thereafter, he must speed over the world, riding his pale horse, and ending the lives of others.
Zane was forced to accept his unwelcome task, despite the rules that seemed woefully unfair. But then he found himself being drawn into an evil plot of Satan. Already the prince of Evil was forging a trap in which Zane must act to destroy Luna, the woman he loved.
He could see only one possible way to defeat the Father of Lies. It was unthinkable—but he had no other solution!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On a Pale Horse about?
In this first novel of the Incarnations of Immortality, Piers Anthony combines a gripping story of romance and conflicting loyalties with a deeply moving examination of the meaning of life and death. This is a novel that will long linger in the reader's mind.
Shooting Death was a mistake, as Zane soon discovered. For the man who killed the Incarnation of Death was immediately forced to assume the vacant position! Thereafter, he must speed over the world, riding his pale horse, and ending the lives of others.
Zane was forced to accept his unwelcome task, despite the rules that seemed woefully unfair. But then he found himself being drawn into an evil plot of Satan. Already the prince of Evil was forging a trap in which Zane must act to destroy Luna, the woman he loved.
He could see only one possible way to defeat the Father of Lies. It was unthinkable—but he had no other solution!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in On a Pale Horse?
Fiction > Fantasy > Epic fantasy / high fantasy
Where can I read a sample of On a Pale Horse?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780345338587
Is On a Pale Horse part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Incarnations of Immortality
Who is/are the Author/s of the book On a Pale Horse?
Piers Anthony
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
On a Pale Horse is available as paperback(ISBN 9780345338587) and paperback(ISBN 9780345305183) and paperback(ISBN 9780345335470) and ebook(ISBN 9780307815651)
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