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Myth — Multiple Authors

Myth Series in Order: 21 books

  • Another Fine Myth

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 1

    Skeeve was a magician's apprentice, until an assassin hired by an ancient enemy struck and his master was dead. Skeeve suddenly found himself alone with Aahz, a purple-tongued demon the old magician had summoned from another dimension as a practical ...

  • Myth Conceptions

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 2

    A demon who had lost his powers, Aahz still managed to keep his apprentice, Skeeve, out of most kinds of trouble. Then Skeeve was summoned to the court of Rodrick the Fifth of Possiltum to audition for the position of Court Magician. Unfortunately fo...

  • Myth Directions

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 3

    A magician's lot is not a happy one. The Trophy was unique, no question. It was easily the ugliest object Skeeve had ever seen in any dimension. And before landing his job as Court Magician, young Skeeve had seen a thing or two. But Tanda wante...

  • Hit or Myth

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 4

    KING FOR A DAY King Rodrick takes a powder--leaving Skeeve in his place to marry his homicidal fiancee Hemlock and face the tender mercies of Bruce, the Mob's fairy godfather who wants Skeeve working for him ... or not at all. On top of that, A...

  • Myth-Ing Persons

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 5

    Skeeve is in a real pickle this time. His partner Aahz has disappeared and it looks like foul play. Finding Aahz ouSht to be a snap for a talented magician like Skeeve, especially with a sassy apprentice and a dumb but brawny bodyguard along for the ...

  • Little Myth Marker

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 6

    FROM THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE DECK... Skeeve's dealt himself a fine mess of trouble this time. First he bluffs his way into a high-stakes game of dragon poker and, by some miracle, wins. Then, still flush with luck, Skeeve heads straight for the kin...

  • M.Y.T.H. Inc. Link

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 7

    Skeeve has come a long way--from lowly magician's apprentice to President of M.Y.T.H. Inc. But it's business (and trouble) as usual. This time he's in charge of the myth-chievous gang that includes a pet dragon and an artistic vampire. However, is...

  • Myth-Nomers and Im-Pervections

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 8

    How could such a thickheaded demon be so thin-skinned? But Aahz, Skeeve's friend and mentor, has taken exception to something his partner has said, and left in a huff. It was just a myth-understanding, but now it's Skeeve's job to apologize for his t...

  • M.Y.T.H. Inc. in Action

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 9

    AN OFFICER AND AN IDIOT Guido and Nunzio may not be the brightest bodyguards in the world--but they certainly are faithful. When Skeeve "the Great" asks them to join the army of Possiltum, the two thugs volunteer without question ... Except: Wh...



  • Sweet Myth-Tery of Life

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 10

    LOVE IS IN THE HEIR When it reigns, it pours all over well-meaning magician Skeeve. Romance, that is. He's a drowning man, fending off a relentless array of suitors. What to do? Should he hop away with Bunny, his beautiful assistant? Drink all nig...

  • Myth-Ion Improbable

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 11

    IMPROBABLE MYTH-ION FORCE Skeeve: Apprentice Wizard. Aahz: Skeeve's mentor, a bad-tempered, scaly green Pervect. Tanda: Beautiful ex-assassin, and dimension-hopper extraordinaire. THEIR MYTH-ION To journey into the Kowtow realm, and retrieve...

  • Something M.Y.T.H. Inc.

    Robert Asprin
    Book - 12

    A POLITICAL MYTH-STEP All is not well in the kingdom of Possiltum. The king's court sorcerer is being eyed with suspicion. Not for dabbling in the black arts...not for consorting with a demon...not for having a drag- on as a pet...not even for bei...

  • Myth Alliances

    Robert Asprin; Jodi Lynn Nye
    Book - 13

    MYTH-GUIDED ADVICE... To get their dimension out of debt, the sheepish Wuhses called in ten Pervects to take control of their finances. The problem is, now the fearsome females won't leave. They're holding the Wuhses' purse strings--and much more....

  • Myth-Taken Identity

    Robert Asprin; Jodi Lynn Nye
    Book - 14

    A GRAND OPENING NOT TO BE MYTHED Someone--or something--masquerading as Skeeve the Magnificent is racking up hundreds of thousands of gold pieces of debt. And it's up to Aahz the Pervect (not pervert!) to put an end to the shopping spree. Turns ou...

  • Class Dis-Mythed

    Robert Asprin; Jodi Lynn Nye
    Book - 15

    SCHOOL DAZE It's the biggest myth in the universe--that the Kland magician known as the Great Skeeve is really great. Though he's become an inter-dimensional legend, Skeeve couldn't have done it without a lot of luck and a little help from his fri...

  • Myth-Gotten Gains

    Robert Asprin; Jodi Lynn Nye
    Book - 16

    Someone is collecting animated treasures and keeping them from their heroic destinies. Reunited with the lovely Trollop Tananda, Aahz the Pervect must help out a sword called Ersatz, and embark on a quest that just may restore his lost magical powers...

  • Myth-Chief

    Robert Asprin; Jodi Lynn Nye
    Book - 17

    GET SKEEVED!

    Skeeve the Magnificent, magician to kings and King of Magicians, Businessman and Problem-Solver Extraordinaire, has come out of retirement. And he?s set up shop in the Bazaar, right on the home turf of his old company, M.Y.T.H. In...

  • Myth-Fortunes

    Robert Asprin; Jodi Lynn Nye
    Book - 18

    Immortality - it sounded like a great idea! Aahz falls for the offer of a piece of the rock, literally, when he invests in a scheme to build pyramids. He is so enthusiastic about the concept that he ropes in everyone else he knows to invest - in tomb...

  • Robert Asprin's Myth-Quoted

    Jody Lynn Nye
    Book - 19

    A CAMPAIGN OF MYTH-INFORMATION Since it was founded, M.Y.T.H. Inc. has dealt with all manner of vile and evil creatures. But not even a magician of Skeeve's caliber is prepared to face the most duplicitous monsters of all: politicians. Emo Weavil ...



  • Robert Asprin's Myth-Fits

    Jody Lynn Nye
    Book - 20

    Robert Asprin's series continues with more antics from magician Skeeve and his eclectic team at M.Y.T.H., Inc. Business is slow for M.Y.T.H., Inc., and its president, Bunny, is getting nervous that the company might not meet its quarterly goal. S...

  • Myth-Told Tales

    Robert Asprin; Jodi Lynn Nye

    THERE ARE NO TALES LIKE MYTH-TOLD TALES It's a nightmare when master magician Skeeve and Aahz the Pervect fall into Dreamland... Massha gets married with something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blew...up. Bunny turns ...

Series Premise

The Myth series follows Skeeve and his companions as they stumble through schemes, heists, and diplomatic disasters while traveling between dimensions. Each book features a new central conflict—often involving cons, tournaments, or political intrigue—handled with unreliable magic and plenty of bad luck.

Myth Series Reading Order

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

The Myth books in order are not required for enjoyment. Each book tells a complete story with its own central adventure and resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared multiverse setting. Reading out of order does not cause confusion, as each novel stands alone while offering light familiarity with the core group’s personalities and abilities.

Explanation of reading order types



Myth Series Characters

Skeeve is the young human magician and central protagonist. Aahz is his sarcastic Pervect (demon) mentor and partner. The supporting cast includes Tananda (a shapeshifting assassin), Chumley (her troll brother), Massha (a flamboyant apprentice), and Guido and Nunzio (mob enforcers who join the crew).

Setting of the Myth Series

The series takes place across a multiverse of connected dimensions with wildly different rules and cultures. Key locations include the medieval kingdom of Possiltum, the high-magic dimension of Klah, and the chaotic Bazaar at Deva where anything can be bought or sold.

Tone & Themes of the Myth Series

The books deliver light-hearted humorous fantasy filled with puns, wordplay, and situational comedy. Recurring themes include found family, the absurdity of power and politics, learning to rely on friends, and making the best of chaotic situations through clever improvisation.

Is the Myth Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy humorous fantasy with fast-paced adventures, witty dialogue, and a touch of parody. It suits fans of authors like Terry Pratchett, Piers Anthony, or other pun-filled comedic fantasy series.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

The series contains mild fantasy violence and some slapstick humor. There is very low sexual content and minimal strong language, making it suitable for most adult and older teen readers.

The Myth series offers entertaining episodic adventures in a lively multiverse filled with memorable characters. Readers can enjoy the books in any order while still following the core group’s humorous exploits. Its blend of magic, comedy, and clever wordplay has made it a long-running favorite in light fantasy.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 21 books in the Myth series.

The Myth series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Robert Asprin's Myth-Fits (Book 20), was published in June 2016.

The first book in the Myth series, Another Fine Myth, was published in January 1978.

The Myth series primarily falls into the Fantasy genre.