Craig Shaw Gardner
Craig Shaw Gardner is an American author known for his humorous fantasy and science fiction novels. He gained popularity with his 'Ebenezum' and 'Wuntvor' series, which are characterized by their comedic take on traditional fantasy tropes.
Books
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1. Back To The Future Iii
The Novel
In this novel adaptation of the popular film, the story follows Marty McFly as he travels back to the Old West in 1885 to rescue his friend, Dr. Emmett Brown, who is stranded and in danger. Marty discovers that Doc has become a blacksmith and is enamored with a local schoolteacher, Clara Clayton. As Marty navigates the challenges of the Wild West, including a showdown with the villainous Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen, he must find a way to bring Doc back to the future while ensuring the safety of everyone involved. The narrative combines elements of adventure, humor, and romance, culminating in a thrilling race against time to return to 1985.
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2. The Lost Boys
The novel follows a group of teenage boys who become entangled with a gang of vampires in the coastal town of Santa Carla, California. As mysterious disappearances plague the town, two brothers, Michael and Sam, discover the dark underworld of the undead. Michael falls under the influence of the charismatic vampire leader, while Sam teams up with local vampire hunters to save his brother and the town. The story explores themes of family, identity, and the struggle between good and evil, culminating in a thrilling confrontation with the vampire coven.
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3. Back To The Future Ii
The Novel
In this novelization of the popular film, the story follows Marty McFly as he travels through time once again, this time to the year 2015, to prevent a series of events that could ruin his family's future. Accompanied by Doc Brown, Marty encounters a future filled with advanced technology and unforeseen challenges. However, their actions inadvertently alter the past, creating an alternate 1985 dominated by the villainous Biff Tannen. Marty and Doc must navigate this chaotic timeline to restore the original sequence of events, leading to a thrilling adventure that tests their ingenuity and determination.
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4. A Malady Of Magicks
A genial but hapless wizard develops a bizarre allergy to magic that makes spellcasting impossible and sends him and his reluctant companion into a string of farcical misadventures; forced to rely on cleverness, mundane skills, and awkward diplomacy rather than sorcery, they bumble through court intrigues, thwart bumbling villains, and unravel the mystery behind the malady in a lighthearted satire of fantasy tropes full of witty dialogue and slapstick situations.
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