Mikhail Babkin: Bibliography, Readers' Comments

Mikhail Babkin is a science fiction writer. Many loved his unusual worlds with diverse inhabitants. Witty and funny, full of adventure and danger novels are read easily and interestingly. Attracts in his books and the fact that they almost no scenes of violence. Rich author of the invention with humor leads us from the plot to the plot, describing on the way unusual events and ideas.

Author Biography

Babkin Mikhail Alexandrovich was born in Kharkov on July 19, 1959. He graduated from high school in Rostov-on-Don. There he also entered the Technical University as an electrical engineer. He worked at the factory as a master, then served for 8 years in the missile forces, he resigned in 1989 to reduce staff.

In his childhood he read a lot, was fond of mysticism and fantasy. He started writing at school. In the eighth grade in the local magazine published his first story. He was called "Accident", and mistakenly indicated the name of another author. Of course, in the next issue of the journal they gave a refutation, but the sediment remained unpleasant. The beginning of the creative life, Mikhail Babkin recalls, turned out to be memorable and unusual.

The beginning of the creative path

Babkin Mikhail wrote and published stories and stories in local publications. Then in 1995 he created the first great work - "The Mirror of a Witch". From it grew a whole series of "The Curse of the Old Witch". A year later appeared "Slimp", which became the beginning of the trilogy.

Michael managed to capture the reader with bright images - powerful dragons, unusual worlds, valiant knights, mysterious amulets, sinister monsters. They carry books in clear language and, of course, with sparkling humor. His books are a journey into the world of magic, struggle with mysterious forces.

Babkin Mikhail: all the books of the most popular series

"Slimperiada"

• Slimp. The year of release is 2001.
• Slimper. Year of publication - 2002.
• "Slimperia". The release date is 2003.

"Old witch"

• "The Curse of the Old Witch." The year of release is 2000.
• "Mirror of the old witch." The year of publication is 2000.
• "Staff of the old witch." Date of publication - 2000.
• "The dragon of the old witch." Date of publication - 2000.
• "The charm of the old witch." Written in 2000.

The Hitkins

• "Hitnik". The release date is 2006.
• The Hitkins. The release date is 2007.

Nick - Slimper

According to the writer, his nickname on the Web is related to the title of his book. On the Internet, a lot of users with this nickname, but hardly any of them came up with an original idea - the name of the book to make a nickname. Babkin Mikhail created a site on which he placed all his works so that readers could have access to any book. The author is frank that he does not respond to comments, but e-mail tries to answer all the readers.

"The right job"

Writing for him is the main job that feeds him. This work, he will not change anything else, because he loves to write. But if suddenly it happens such a misfortune that he will be fired, Mikhail Babkin jokes, he will go to work on his main specialty - an electrical engineer. Currently, the author wrote more than 49 mini-stories, published more than 50 stories and 4 collections.

The novel "Necessary work" tells about the detective, it's something like an industrial novel. The main character is an ordinary man, Marvin, he finds himself in an unfamiliar situation for him - to professionals who are engaged in magic and magic. Next, adventures begin.

Interestingly, in the works of Babkin, magic and modern technologies coexist. The hero tries to "get used" in an unfamiliar situation for him. And he succeeds, as the detective's profession helps to adapt in almost any situation. There is no sea of blood and knocked teeth, you can simply rest for this book with good humor.

Readers' comments

In the genre of fantasy you do not often find a work written in a good syllable. But Babkin Mikhail - a master to create such novels. So, his first trilogy "Slimperiada" caused a storm of positive and delightful reviews. Both adults and young readers are enthusiastic about the novel. As the readers write in the reviews, the trilogy of the first category is the logical harmony and ease of the plot, a lively language and understandable characters.

Babkin's books are an example of humorous fiction with an unusual storyline. Something, and magical thieves have not yet met in any work. And, of course, the special charm of this series in the most colorful character - a talking locket. To raise the mood and relax after a hard day, many recommend Michael's books to read. Exciting adventures and puzzles will not leave anyone indifferent.