Catastrophe's Spell

by Mayer Alan Brenner

Book Overview

Welcome to the Dance of Gods!In a world of magic, where computers and nanotechnology are long gone, where thoughtless gods struggle for power with little regard for those below, one unlucky man must... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0886773571
• ISBN13: 9780886773571
• Release Date: July 1989
• Publisher: Daw Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

1 Part Brust, 1 Part Zelazny, 1 Part Bear

Mayer Alan Brenner wrote 4 books back in the early 90's. They were a crossover science/fantasy series that combined the magic and smart-aleck wit of Stephen Brust's Jhereg series with the heroic characterization that typified Roger Zelazny's works and the advanced science/speculation of Greg Bear. A bit like Jack Chalker's works, but without the kinky dominance/submission and gender-crossing. No, for titillation Brenner instead relied on tight plot, counter-plot, counter-counter-plot, twists, turns, counter-twists, counter-turns, and smart talented individual characters you could believe in. And it worked. The books were good--darn good. Re-reading good. Re-re-reading good. And rumors are they are to be re-released soon. None-too-soon for me, as my copies are wearing out.

Better than Good

What can I tell you? Read this guy! I don't know what he's doing or where he is now, but the series is more than worth it. If you like Douglas Adams, Robert Rankin, Roger Zelazny, Greg Costikyan - well, you'll love Mr. Brenner.