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This is a brief discussion of Niel Hancock and, of course, of some speculative-fiction books by Hancock.

This discussion and list does not necessarily include every book by Hancock: it includes only those books that I both know and like. Just as with the author list itself, omission of a particular item may mean I didn’t think highly enough of the omitted item, or it may simply mean that I have not yet sufficient familiarity with it. (In a very few cases, I have listed some books merely on the strength of my opinion of the author: all such books are clearly marked below, as throughout these lists, with a hash mark (#) before the title so you know what’s what.)

I don’t pretend that this discussion is a deep analysis. My intent is no more than to give you a rough idea of what kinds of tales Hancock tells, how those tales are usually told, and what makes them and Hancock worthy; in sum, to help you rank Niel Hancock (and the works by Hancock listed here) on your personal literary “to do” list.


A Few Words About Niel Hancock

(And for pity’s sake, folks, note that his name is Niel, not “Neil”, ok?)

Regrettably, I have not yet had an opportunity to write an essay on this author, but the “Other Resources” section below will lead you to some information about the “Notable Books” listed farther down this page.

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Other Niel Hancock Resources

Niel Hancock Resources on the Web

Sad to say, there are close to none; even Hancock’s own web site is now gone (though an archived copy from 1999 is still available). For a pleasant surprise, however, the Wikipedia article Niel Hancock is useful and informative. Moreover, the Barnes & Noble web site has a surprisingly utile page, The Completely Bonkers World of Niel Hancock’s The Circle of Light. And there is a Tumblr forum, The Circle of Windameir of some value. A biographical obituary, Niel Anderson Hancock, can be found at the Legacy site.

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Niel Hancock Resources in Print

I could find none.

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Notable Science-Fiction and Fantasy Books by Niel Hancock **

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