Earth Magic

by Alexei Panshin

Ace Books, 1978. First book publication. Heroic fantasy novel, first serialized in Fantastic Magazine (April / July / September 1973) as "The Son of Black Morca." Iconic Boris Vallejo cover art. Haldane, son of the Get warlord Black Morca must flee for his life through a familiar landscape turned strangely alien, aided by a wizard of uncertain abilities and the hazardous favor of the Goddess Libera. His perilous journey will take him to a final battle amidst the standing stones of power of Stone Heath where he will discover his true destiny.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction

275 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Alexis Adams Panshin is an American author and science fiction critic.

Reviews

[Natalie Griffith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable read from one of the founders of the genre

Immediately relateable protagonist and ship setting. Palatable exploration of progressive thinking of the time. Wordy older style of writng. Needs a sequel.

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great kings keep wizards. Morca kept a wizard.

[Jonathan Palfrey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my kind of book: I found it uncomfortable reading, and didn’t really understand it.