A Wizard in Absentia by Christopher Stasheff
THE WARLOCK'S SON TAKES OF, AND A NEW ADVENTURE IS LAUNCHED>His father's a warlock; his mother, a witch; together, they're the most powerful wizards in the world -- or so it seems on the planet Gramarye, where modern technology is the ultimate magic. Now their son Magnus Gallowglass, tired of standing in his parents' shadow, is leaving home -- in a starship driven by the brain of the robo-horse Fess -- in search of fame and fortune. It's one small step for science - one giant leap for wizardry>
But for someone raised on a medieval planet, the modern world is strange and confusing place, full of treacherous people and unexpected dangers. Is Magnus well on his way to creating his own legend? Or destined for trouble, failure, and an early grave?
Christopher Stasheff was a science fiction and fantasy novelist, as well as a teacher, actor, and technician. His career spanned four decades, with 44 novels (including translations into Czech, German, Italian, Russian, and Japanese), 29 short tales, and seven anthologies under his belt. His books are known for their wit (and poor puns), comparative political analysis, and philosophical undertones. He's always struggled to tell the difference between dream and reality, and he's tried to compensate by teaching college. He gave up teaching when it became too real for him, preferring to write full-time instead.
He has a habit of scripting his life, but he can't figure out why other people can't seem to get their lines straight. With his wife and four children, this produces a lot of misunderstanding. He writes novels because it's the only way he can direct, design, and cast all of the actors. Chris died of Parkinson's Disease in 2018.
His kind and kind attitude, eagerness to guide and advise anybody who asked, and sharp sense of humor will be cherished by his friends, family, admirers, and students. His horrible jokes, on the other hand, will be forgotten as quickly as possible.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781953215550 |
| ISBN 10 | 1953215556 |
| Title | A Wizard in Absentia |
| Author | Christopher Stasheff |
| Series | Warlock Of Gramarye |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Stasheff Literary Enterprises |
| Year published | 2022-11-30 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |