Titles in This Set Wicked Son of a Witch A Lion Among Men Out of Oz Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780779645671 Publisher: Headline Age Range: Adult Overview Step into the phantasmagoric world of Oz reimagined through Gregory Maguire's Wicked Years quartet. This brand-new paperback box set gathers all four novels - Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men and Out of Oz - into one essential collection. Following Elphaba and the generations after her, this is dark, witty, allegorical storytelling for readers who love their fairy tales subverted and unforgettable. About the Books The saga begins with Wicked, recasting the Wicked Witch of the West as Elphaba - a green-skinned, sharp-minded outsider whose life at Shiz University becomes a battle against prejudice, tyranny and destiny. Son of a Witch follows Liir, rumoured to be Elphaba's son, nursed back to health by the novice Candle while questioning whether he has inherited his mother's power or merely her legacy of suspicion. A Lion Among Men turns to Brrr, the Cowardly Lion, whose search for the truth about Elphaba collides with the dying oracle Yackle as civil war creeps across Oz. The quartet closes with Out of Oz, where Munchkinland faces invasion, Glinda is under house arrest, and Elphaba's granddaughter Rain comes of age and takes up the broom in a land tearing itself apart. Across all four novels, Maguire weaves fantasy, satire and moral complexity, transforming L. Frank Baum's classic Oz into a richly political, character-driven world. This brand-new paperback set suits first-time readers wanting the complete story in order, or long-time fans wanting a fresh, matching edition. Complete Wicked Years quartet in one paperback set: Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, Out of Oz Brand-new paperback condition, ready to read or gift immediately From the author of the novel that inspired the record-breaking Broadway musical and major films Rich, allegorical fantasy exploring power, prejudice and identity Perfect for fantasy readers, book clubs and fans of the Wicked stage show and films A cohesive set for reading the whole saga in the correct order About the Author Gregory Maguire is an American novelist best known for Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which inspired the acclaimed Broadway musical and blockbuster films. Holding a doctorate in English Literature from Tufts University, Maguire has built his career reimagining classic children's stories for adult readers, blending fantasy, satire and social commentary. Beyond the Wicked Years, he has written numerous other adult and children's novels, and served as artist-in-residence at institutions including the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Why You'll Love This Wicked Years Collection For anyone captivated by the Wicked musical or films, this set delivers the deeper, darker source material in full - four novels of wit, wonder and moral ambiguity, beautifully collected for fans who want the complete Oz saga at last. Please Note: Books are dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown in the listing images.