Knickelpede Knight (The Xanth Novels Book 49)

Name: Knickelpede Knight (The Xanth Novels Book 49)
Price: 17.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (17 reviews)
Author: Piers Anthony

by Piers Anthony

Contemporary Fiction Fantasy

4.6 (17)

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Last checked: Jul 8, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You've been following the Xanth series and want to return to this sprawling magical Florida with familiar characters and fresh dangers.
You enjoy fantasy with a playful tone that doesn't take itself too seriously and uses wordplay as an actual weapon.
You like ensemble casts where unlikely companions (an insect, a centaur, a kissing woman) become a tight team through shared peril.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your fantasy dark and morally complex rather than whimsical and pun-fuelled.
You're new to Xanth and expect the book to work as a standalone entry point (this is book 49 and builds on decades of lore).
You find extended magical world-building that prioritises humour over plot momentum tedious.

About this book

Nicolas Nickelpede is an ordinary insect with an unusual gift: clairvoyance. When a beautiful human woman asks him to map the entirety of Xanth, he finds himself unable to refuse. Accompanied by a telepathic companion, Nic embarks on this challenging task across Xanth's varied lands. The journey grows complicated as demons work to obstruct and mislead the group. Along the way, Nic and his companion are joined by a woman with a powerful kiss and a Shameful Centaur known for speaking difficult truths. Together, the team confronts the Demons of Entropy, Alchemy, and Volcanoes, while also battling a zombie curse and using dangerous puns to overcome obstacles.

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