Randall Garrett
Randall Garrett
December 16, 1927 – December 31, 198724
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Randall Garrett was an American science fiction and fantasy author. He was a prolific contributor to Astounding and other science fiction magazines of the 1950s and 1960s. Garrett is best known for the Lord Darcy books, the novel Too Many Magicians and two short story collections. He was also an …
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Darrel T. Langart (pseud.), David Gordon (pseud.), Alexander Blade (pseud.), Richard Greer (pseud.), Ivar Jorgensen (pseud.), Clyde Mitchell (pseud.), Leonard G. Spencer (pseud.), S. M. Tenneshaw (pseud.), Gerald Vance (pseud.), Gordon Aghill (pseud.), Mark Phillips (joint pseudonym with Laurence M. Janifer), Robert Randall (joint pseudonym with Robert Silverberg), Johnathan Blake MacKenzie (pseud.)Featured Works
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What is Randall Garrett best known for?
Randall Garrett is most recognized for his Lord Darcy series, which blends detective fiction with an alternate history where magic is a recognized science. His novel "Too Many Magicians" is a prominent work within this series.
What is the reading order for Randall Garrett's Lord Darcy series?
The Lord Darcy series can be read in publication order, starting with "Too Many Magicians," followed by the short story collections "Lord Darcy Investigates" and "Murder and Magic." While the stories are interconnected, each can largely be enjoyed independently.
Did Randall Garrett write under other names?
Randall Garrett used several pseudonyms throughout his career, including David Gordon, Darrel T. Langart, and Alexander Blade, often for his science fiction and fantasy short stories.