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 … 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!
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This was the beginning of a great series. I binge read this series over a long weekend. Do not regret the time!
fabulous read. We meet Zane, unemployed loser who manages to kill Death while trying to commit sucide and becomes the new Death. The job has its perks–comes with room and board, a butler, and a “company horse” to get him from place of death to place of death in time. However, Zane is more than meets the eye, and he soon starts to play by his …
I read this book many years ago and I have since read many other books by this Author and I have never been disappointed with any of his works. 🙂
I’ve always been a fan of Piers Anthony and this series does not disappoint! On a Pale Horse is well written and great for entertainment purposes. It is witty and makes you think about things in a way you never expected to.
On a deeper level it is also a book about self-discovery and finding confidence in yourself, your decisions and abilities, …
I’ve read this book five times since its publication. I can think of no better review.
I found this to be one of the best books of the series (the other being “For the Love of Evil”), and an excellent book on its own. It presents a very interesting perspective of how an ordinary person, down on his luck, find himself responsible for being the “incarnation of death” in a setting that combines today’s technology with magic, making …
Really enjoyed the take on the entities of fate, was a great read
I really enjoyed this book which put a new perspective on good vs evil.
A great take on the incarnations of immortality. Loved this book.
First in a series of books (Incarnations of Immortality) The main character accidentally kills ‘Death’ who had come to collect him and becomes the new Death.
While still learning the new job, he gets involved in a grand plot.
I enjoyed reading the book and the others in the series
The first of the Incarnations of Immortality series, this book introduces you to a world where science and magic work together and Death is a real person. The series weaves an incredible story together where every book ties into the others in small, sometimes almost unseen ways.
This whole series is amazing, but I love the first book the most. Death is just such an awesome character.
OMG, I read this book when it first came out, years ago. I still vividly remember it. Piers Anthony became one of my favorite authors when I read this series. If you like having a human twist to things that are normally thought of as concepts then you will love this book and the entire series. Honestly, I have read it more than once and have loved …
By far my favorite author! I have bought this book numerous times to give to my friends and family members. My grandfather introduced me to this book as a child and then after this series…..it was on to Xanth!!!!
I was a young teen when my brother recommended this book to me and, almost two decades later, I’m still so grateful he did! Piers Anthony creates a truly unique and fantastic experience in which a man takes over the job of the supernatural entity Death and then must learn to perform it. Death is forced to cope with a whole new reality, the less …
What an amazing read! I couldn’t put it down! Such an unexpected journey!
Read the entire series
You will be glad you did.
What can I say about this book? One of favorites of all time. This entire series is one of my favorites of all time. Piers unique look in these books set him apart as one of favorite authors. I would highly recommend this book and the entire series. Entertaining from page one to the last page of the last book. Absolutely loved this series.
This series is wonderful! I love it and get so lost in this world.