Fred Saberhagen is a widely published and highly acclaimed author of science fiction and fantasy. His most popular series are: Berserker, Swords and Lost Swords, and Dracula. Born in Chicago in 1930, he served four years in the US Air Force, then worked at a variety of odd jobs. In 1975, Fred with wife, Joan, and their three young children moved to New Mexico where Fred pursued a full time writing career. Fred passed away in 2007

As with Berserker Fury, many of Saberhagen’s works draw from historical events. Fred was very interested in mythology particularly the Arthurian Legend, elements of which appear in several of his works. Writers of special interest to Fred were Poe, Doyle, A. Lincoln, Shakespeare and many classic science fiction authors. Places of special interest: Chicago, Grand Canyon, London. Hobbies: Chess and hiking. Reading preference: mystery, history, poetry, and popular science.