Dennis Schmidt (author)

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.[1]

Dennis Arthur Schmidt
Born(1939-01-30)January 30, 1939
Illinois, United States
DiedMay 29, 2003(2003-05-29) (aged 64)[1]
Spokane, Washington, United States
OccupationNovelist
Period1978–1990
Genrescience fiction and fantasy

Publications

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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

References

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  1. ^ a b Clute, John. "Schmidt, Dennis". The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. London: Gollancz. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  2. ^ Cottrill, Tim; Greenberg, Martin H.; Waugh, Charles G. (1986). Science Fiction and Fantasy Series and Sequels. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc. p. 192.
  3. ^ Way-farer. OCLC 4068359.
  4. ^ Kensho. OCLC 17245374.
  5. ^ Satori. OCLC 8471832.
  6. ^ Wanderer. OCLC 13304798.
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