Searching for a missing sorcerer is a perfect chance for Prince Dolph, a Xanth shape-shifter, to see the world. Setting off with his faithful companion Marrow, he will penetrate the island of illusion, escape a goblin kingdom, outwit a mermaid, nest-sit for fiery dragons, and find romance with a princess.

In the mind of Xanth's precious shapeshifting Prince Dolph, the perfect was to see the world is to search for the missing sorcerer, Humfrey. Setting off with his faithfuls companion, Marrow, an enchanted skeleton, Dolph will penetrate an island of illusion, escape a goblin kingdom, outwit a husband-hungry mermaid, save marrow from bone-starved harpies, and find romance with a slinky snake princess--all on his way to discovering a magic coin with all the answers!

Heaven Cent continues the Xanth saga from bestselling fantasy author Piers Anthony.