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
- Web site: Clute. John. Schmidt, Dennis. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. London: Gollancz. 21 July 2014.
- 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.
- Book: Way-farer. 4068359.
- Book: Kensho. 17245374.
- Book: Satori. 8471832.
- Book: Wanderer. 13304798.