Empire of the East
Author: Fred Saberhagen
Years: 1968-1973
Books:
The Broken Lands [1968]
The Black Mountains [1971]
Changeling Earth [1973]
| Advanced Mind | |
| Exploration/Quest |  |
| Military/Fighting | |
| Horror | |
| Magic | |
| Advanced Technology |  |
| Time Travel/Alternate History | |
| Science | |
| Aliens/Beasties | |
| Contemporality |
tyranist's Review
One of the things that most fascinates me is when an author can blend fantasy and science fiction seamlessly. This trilogy is a sterling
example of that. Cast in our earth's distant future, magic reigns but technology can still be found in small places. As the novels proceed
there is more and more conflict between the two as well as more and more use of both by every one.
The other element that stands out in this trilogy is the average hero. He isn't a typical hero, but he isn't an anti-hero. He is really
just an average man and that shines on the page making him very accessible. This trilogy has endured very, very well and probably longer than
it should have. Take time to enjoy it.