The compleat enchanter

This novel is the first in the Harold Shea series, which explores his continued adventures across various mythological and literary worlds. While it introduces the core concept and characters, the subsequent books expand on his journeys and the magical systems he encounters.

The book draws heavily from classic fantasy and mythological sources, with Harold Shea's travels taking him into worlds inspired by Norse mythology, Spenser's The Faerie Queene, and the Irish sagas. Readers familiar with these works will recognize many of the settings and characters.