At the time of her death in 1999, Marion Zimmer Bradley was among the most popular writers of her generation. Author of one of the best-loved series in science fiction and fantasy, her "Darkover" novels have not only inspired their own fan magazines, known as "fanzines," but also a series of story collections in which other authors set their tales in Bradley's universe. In addition, as the creator of the bestselling The Mists of Avalon, and its prequels, The Forest House and Lady of Avalon, Bradley became one of the genre's most widely known writers. Her retelling of the Arthurian legend from the female point of view has brought her insightful examinations of human psychology and her skill in plot and characterization to the attention of an appreciative new audience, including young adults. As Sister Avila Lamb stated in Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide, "The name of Marion...