Black Gods and Scarlet Dreams
Jirel of Joiry, the first of the great female warriors, the beautiful commander of the strongest fortress in the kingdom, would face any danger to defend her beloved country. She wielded her bright sword against mighty armies, the sinister magic of evil sorcerers and fearsome castles guarded by the dead, even daring to descend into Hell itself...
Northwest Smith, the scarred and weathered outlaw, the legendary hero of the spaceways, forced to confront the terrible mysteries, the terrifying, mythic monsters of the universe...
Jirel of Joiry and Northwest Smith are C. L. Moore's greatest creations and she used them not only to spin spellbinding tales but also to explore the mysteries of the human psyche.
C. L. Moore
Catherine Lucille Moore (1911–1987) was an American science fiction and fantasy author. She was one of the first women to write in the genre. She paved the way for many other female authors in speculative fiction. She was the wife of the science fiction author Henry Kuttner.
Fantasy Masterworks
Fantasy Masterworks consists of 6 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.