Theres quite a bit of data on characters and setting as well as on the swords themselves. Before turning himself into a writer, author fred used to work for the united states air force. Fred saberhagen has brought together a cast of some of the best. The end of the book left me excited to find out what happends in book 2. The first book of swords tor march 1983 the second book of swords tor november 1983 the third book of swords tor august 1984 the three volumes were reprinted in an omnibus version called the complete book of swords sfbcnelson doubleday january 1985, later called the first swords tor february 1999 the books of lost swords.
As the title suggests this is the complete book of the first three sword books. The complete book of swords omnibus, volumes 1, 2, 3 by fred saberhagen and duncan eagleson jan 1, 1985. The tale of twelve magical swords forged by the gods, each endowed with a particular power or gift, and how various characters acquire and use them. The complete book of swords omnibus, volumes 1, 2, 3 by fred saberhagen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The complete book of swords omnibus, volumes 1, 2, 3. The complete series list for book of swords fred saberhagen. Fred saberhagen is simply one of the best fictional authors in the business. Coinspinners story saberhagen s lost swords 5 by fred saberhagen 5. I got this book to complete a collection i started years ago.
The other popular novel series of author fred include book of swords and dracula series. From the opening epilogue of vulcan forging the 12 swords, saberhagen will captivate you to finish the first book and the remaining two. The complete book of swords by fred saberhagen 1985, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Comprises the first three novels in saberhagens epic series. The third book of swords saberhagens swords series 3. Saberhagens use of mythology is unusual and there is a lot of action. The backstory to the swords universe is explained in saberhagens empire of the east series.