Fantasty fans, rejoice! Seven years after writer and editor Robert Silverberg made publishing history withLegends, the acclaimed anthology of original short novels by some of the greatest writers in fantasy finction, the long-awaited second volume is here. Each of the bestselling writers represented in these selections fromLegends IIreturns to the fantasy universe he or she made famous throughout the world. Whether set before or after events already recounted elsewhere, whether featuring beloved characters or compelling new creations, these masterful short novels are both mesmerizing standalones – perfect introductions to the work of their authors – and indispensable additions to the epics on which they are based. Robert Silverbergspins an enthralling tale of Majipoor's early history – and remote future – as seen through the eyes of a dilettantish poet who discovrs an unexpected destiny in "The Book of Changes." Neil Gaimangives us a glimpse into what befalls the man called Shadow after the events of his Hugo Award-winning novelAmerican Godsin "The Monarch of Glen." Orson Scott Cardtells a tale of Alvin Maker and the mighty Mississippi, featuring a couple of ne'er-do-wells named Jim Bowie and Abe Lincoln, in "The Yazoo Queen."