| This is one of the earliest, and best, novels of Steve Gordon. Worth, a lawyer, finds himself stranded in an alien fantasy world, called "Koo", with Lore, a seemingly poewrful wizard. There, he discovers that he is one of the most magically powerful people ever existed, and that his destiny is to destroy the evil fell captain Arnagorn, and save all of Lower Threstles from enslavement. This book is available at the very bottom of this page. | ||
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Plot & Themes FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - part earth & part fantasy world Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes Explore: Magical Beings/Mental/Magical/Powers Yes magical powers: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 30 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - Male Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can cast all sorts of spells How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - almost none Setting Terrain A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - humans in a primitive/fantasy society Planet outside solar system? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed |
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