Stephen Donaldson

Stephen Donaldson is an American author of epic fantasy, most noted for his multi award winning, and much acclaimed works "The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant", which are spread into 3 different series.

The first "Covenant" trilogy was first published in 1977 and while there are similarities to Tolkiens Lord of the Rings trilogy, the novels have the distinction of a disabled protagonist who suffers from leprosy, itself quite rare in modern times.

The series are incredibly rich in detail, character and unique in the anti-hero protagonist (at the time of writing) which elevates the novels above other fare.

After completing the second trilogy, Donaldson took an extended "vacation" from writing but is now hard at work finishing the third and final trilogy "The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant".