Passing through Athens, Xena, the Warrior Princess, and her apprentice, the bard Gabrielle, are just in time for the women’s foot races—in which the legendary hunter, Atalanta, will be running. But when a band of armed raiders kidnap a group of maidens, Xena and Gabrielle must rely on Atalanta’s tracking skills to find the girls before it is too late. But Atalanta may not be who she seems, and as the trail leads to a sphinx—one of the most dangerous and duplicitous creatures of the ancient world—Xena and Atalanta’s skills with the blade become meaningless, and only Gabrielle can save them. Based on the hit television series, Xena: Warrior Princess, created by John Schulian and Robert Tapert, The Huntress and the Sphinx continues the story of Xena and her trusted companion, Gabrielle, as they fight to protect the innocent and to redeem Xena’s troubled past.

When Xena and Gabrielle are asked to rescue a group of kidnapped children, the legendary huntress Atalanta, is the first to volunteer. After all, she believes herself to be the only one with the strength to succeed. But when they find the kidnapper, Xena realizes that no one is strong enough to defeat it. For who can challenge the deadly riddles of the legendary sphinx?

Haunted by her troubled and violent past, Xena, the Warrior Princess, now travels the ancient world with her trusted companion, the bard Gabrielle, defending the innocent and protecting the honourable. The Empty Throne In the years after the Trojan War, as warriors and kings travel the ancient world returning to their homes, Xena, the Warrior Princess, and her apprentice, the bard Gabrielle, travel to Ithaca on a mission for the king of Sparta. Yet the throne of Ithaca sits empty, waiting for the return of its ruler, Odysseus, and the realm is overrun by gangs of armed bandits determined to claim the kingdom and its queen for their own. With only their intellect and the weapons they carry, Xena and Gabrielle set out to free Ithaca from its invaders. But will that be enough to defeat the warlord Draco and his thugs? The Huntress and the Sphinx Passing through Athens, Xena, the Warrior Princess, and her apprentice, the bard Gabrielle, are just in time for the women’s foot races—in which the legendary hunter, Atalanta, will be running. But when a band of armed raiders kidnap a group of maidens, Xena and Gabrielle must rely on Atalanta’s tracking skills to find the girls before it is too late. But Atalanta may not be who she seems, and as the trail leads to a sphinx—one of the most dangerous and duplicitous creatures of the ancient world—Xena and Atalanta’s skills with the blade become meaningless, and only Gabrielle can save them.

Hadrian, a man claiming to be the son of Hermes and a thief like no other, frames Xena and Gabrielle for one of his crimes, then helps them escape from prison. Suddenly they are living like true cutpurses. Is Hadrian good or evil? Xena and Gabrielle don't have time to find out. For he has much more in store for them--an adventure only the son of Hermes could survive.

This ultimate collection for fans of the syndicated TV series Xena: Warrior Princess, ending after six seasons in August, 2001, features 15 all-new original stories by 17 of fantasy's best-known authors who bring Xena, Gabrielle, Joxer, Ares, and a host of Olympians back to life in these adventures. Authors include Jennifer Roberson, Diane Duane, Melissa Good, Greg Cox, and others.

Full of action, romance, betrayal, passion, violence, and tragedy, the timeless ancient Greek and Roman myths make great reading. With a cast of unique characters and unbelievable story lines, classical mythology explains phenomena such as creation, weather, nature, and the universe with unparalleled drama. The Everything Classical Mythology Book is an entertaining and educational guide that explains all the great myths and explores how they have influenced language, art, music, psychology, and even today's popular culture. The book tells the fascinating stories of the gods' rise to power on Mount Olympus and of their frequent clashes with larger-than-life heroes. Rounded out with a helpful glossary, an index of characters, and many reading resources, this action-packed new addition to the Everything series brings classical mythology to life!

First in an all-new trilogy based on the Universal Television series. Seeking fortune, fame and Gabrielle's approval, Joxer signs up for a suspicious quest. But Xena discovers that some unpleasantly familiar faces are involved: Menelaus, the King of Sparta, and a venal priest of Apollo named Avicus. King and priest are up to no good.

The Empty Throne, The Huntress and the Sphinx, The Thief of Hermes, Prophecy of Darkness, Go Quest, Young Man, Questward Ho!, How the Quest Was Won, and The Further Adventures of Xena.