Dennis Schmidt (author) explained

Dennis Arthur Schmidt
Birth Date:	30 January 1939
Birth Place:	Illinois, United States
Death Date:	^[1]
Death Place:	Spokane, Washington, United States
Occupation:	Novelist
Period:	1978–1990
Genre:	science fiction and fantasy

Dennis Schmidt was an American science fiction and fantasy author who published from 1978 to 1990. He published his ten novels in three series. He was known for incorporating elements of Zen philosophy and martial arts into space opera and fantasy plots.

Publications

Kensho (series):^[2] A series of martial arts stories taking place on a distant world.

• Way-Farer, Ace Books, 1978^[3]
• Kensho, Ace Books, 1979^[4]
• Satori, Ace Books, 1981^[5]
• Wanderer, Ace Science Fiction Books, 1985^[6]

Twilight of the Gods (trilogy): A series of fantasy novels.

• The First Name, 1985
• Groa's Other Eye, 1986
• Three Trumps Sounding, 1987

The Questioner Trilogy

• Labyrinth, 1989
• City of Crystal Shadow, 1990
• Dark Paradise, 1990

Notes and References

1. Web site: Clute. John. Schmidt, Dennis. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. London: Gollancz. 21 July 2014.
2. Book: Cottrill. Tim. Greenberg. Martin H.. Waugh. Charles G.. Science Fiction and Fantasy Series and Sequels. registration. 1986. Garland Publishing, Inc.. New York & London. 192.
3. Book: Way-farer. 4068359.
4. Book: Kensho. 17245374.
5. Book: Satori. 8471832.
6. Book: Wanderer. 13304798.