|
Darkover Series
The Darkover series is a collection of science fiction-fantasy novels and short stories written by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The series is set on the planet of Darkover, where a group of humans have been stranded and have developed their own unique culture and society. The books focus on the conflicts between the human settlers and the native population of Darkover, as well as the struggles of the various factions on the planet. The series is known for its complex world-building and exploration of themes such as gender, sexuality, and mental illness. Occasionally, Bradley collaborated with other authors, and she also edited and published Darkover stories by other authors in a series of anthologies. After Bradley's death, the series was continued, mostly by Deborah J. Ross with the permission of the Marion Zimmer Bradley Literary Works Trust. Commenting on the significance of the Darkover series, science fiction author Baird Searles said that the books were "destined to be '' The Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Planet Savers
''The Planet Savers'' is a science fantasy novel by American writer Marion Zimmer Bradley, part of her ''Darkover'' series. It was first published in book form in English by Ace Books in 1962, dos-à-dos with Bradley's novel '' The Sword of Aldones''. The story first appeared in the November 1958 issue of the magazine ''Amazing Stories''. It subsequently appeared in a German translation in 1960 with additional chapters added that were not by the author. ''The Planet Savers'' takes place at least 152 years after the events described in ''Rediscovery''.In the first chapter of ''The Planet Savers'', Randall Forth says that the Terrans have had a trade compact with Darkover for 152 years, which suggests that they have been on Darkover somewhat longer; 1976 paperback, pg 6. Plot summary Desperate to discover a cure for the cyclical 48-year-fever, known as Trailmen’s fever, Dr. Randall Forth persuades a colleague, Dr. Jay Allison, to undergo hypnosis. He calls forth a secondary person ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |