Fred Saberhagen(1930-2007) authored several popular science fiction and fantasy series. His life-destroying Berserkers® menace the Galaxy, his SWORDS and LOST SWORDS stories captures the imagination of fantasy readers. In a ten book series, Fred created a unique picture of an old favorite, Dracula. Fred’s BOOK OF THE GODS series tells anew the ancient myths. Fred's exploits in historical fantasy are populated by figures such as Hitler and Lincoln, Daedalus and the pharaohs. Fred served in the US Air Force, worked as a civilian electronics technician, and wrote and edited articles on science and technology for the Encyclopedia Britannica. Born in Chicago, he lived and worked with his wife, Joan Spicci, in the Land of Enchantment, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA