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Serpent Mage (The Death Gate Cycle, #4)

Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman
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Serpent Mage (The Death Gate Cycle, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993

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Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman

Serpent Mage (The Death Gate Cycle, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

414

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pryan, Fireworld • Fantasy

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Serpent Mage by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman follows a group of people navigating a world where powerful magical forces clash. It is the fourth book in the Death Gate Cycle series, exploring themes of power, identity, and destiny in a richly imagined fantasy universe.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

22,771 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews of Serpent Mage by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman highlight its imaginative world-building and engaging characters. However, some readers find the pacing slow and the plot occasionally convoluted. Fans of the series appreciate its depth and continuity, while newcomers might struggle without prior knowledge of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Serpent Mage (The Death Gate Cycle, #4)?

Fans of epic fantasy tales with intricate plots and rich world-building, particularly readers who enjoyed The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien or The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan, will be captivated by Serpent Mage by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. This book offers a blend of magic, adventure, and complex character arcs.

4.4

22,771 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

414

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pryan, Fireworld • Fantasy

Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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