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The Lure of the Basilisk

Lawrence Watt-Evans (1980)

SubgenreSoft SF / Social SF
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
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SeriesThe Lords of Dus #1
Setting
Goodreads3.75

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The overman named Garth sought immortal fame. The oracle told him to serve the Forgotten King to get that fame. But this King sent Garth after a basilisk whose gaze could turn men to stone. What sane use could anyone have for a monster like that?