Historical Fantasy – “Historical Fantasy is fantasy that takes place in a historical setting. It can also be called “alternate history” because authors frequently change the historical accuracy of a time period by inserting magic into the story line.” From The Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers’ Advisory by Derek M. Buker.

Piers Anthony – The Geodyssey Series
Alice Borchardt – The Silver Wolf
Orson Scott Card – The Tales of Alvin Maker Series (“Best Pick for the Reluctant Reader”)
Kara Dalkey – The Blood of the Goddess Series
David Gemmell – Lion of Macedon
Harry Harrison – The Hammer and the Cross Series
Mercedes Lackey – The Serpent’s Shadow
Morgan Llwelyn – Druids
R. A. MacAvoy – The Trio for Lute Series
Vonda McIntyre – The Moon and the Sun
Diana L. Paxson – The Hallowed Isle Series
Harry Turtledove – Between the Rivers

“Best Picks…” are identified by Derek M. Buker, author of The Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers’ Advisory, 2002.

Websites you may enjoy:

• The Mythopoeic Society

• Fantasy Trivia Quizzes

• The SciFi Channel’s Fantasy Literature links page

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