Forerunner (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780765331915)

For well over a half century, Andre Norton (1912-2005) was one of the most popular science fiction and fantasy authors in the world. Since her first novels were published in the 1940s, she has enthralled readers young and old. With science fiction series such asTime Traders, Forerunner, Beast Master, Crosstime, and Janus, as well as many stand-alone novels, her tales of action and adventure throughout the galaxy have drawn countless readers to science fiction. Her fantasy--including stand-alones Dragon Mage and Quag Keep, and the Halfblood Chronicles series--have been popular with readers for decades.

Lauded as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, she is the recipient of a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. Not only have her books been enormously popular; she also has inspired several generations of SF and fantasy writers, especially many talented women writers who have followed in her footsteps. North also worked with other writers on a number of novels. Most notable among these were collaborations with Mercedes Lackey on the Halfblood Chronicles, A.C. Crispin on the best-selling Witch World series, and Sherwood Smith on the Time Traders and Solar Queen series.