About Dennis Schmidt
Lived 1939 – 2003 (aged 64). Dennis Schmidt was an American novelist and science fiction writer.
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. A series of martial arts stories taking place on a distant world.
Way-Farer, Ace Books, 1978 Kensho, Ace Books, 1979 Satori, Ace Books, 1981 Wanderer, Ace Science Fiction Books, 1985
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
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Who was Dennis Schmidt?
American writer (1939-2003)
When was Dennis Schmidt born?
Dennis Schmidt was born on 30 January 1939 in Illinois.
When did Dennis Schmidt die?
Dennis Schmidt died on 29 May 2003 in Spokane.
What was Dennis Schmidt's occupation?
Dennis Schmidt was a novelist and science fiction writer.
What nationality was Dennis Schmidt?
Dennis Schmidt was American.
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