Alan Burt Akers

About the Author

Prolific science fiction and fantasy author Kenneth Bulmer used the pen name “Alan Burt Akers” to write the “Dray Prescot” series. Some of the books were published as “by Dray Prescot, told by Alan Burt Akers” in an attempt to support the illusion the stories were really being told and written by the main character, Prescot. This is from a sub-genre of fantasy known as “Sword and Planet”, it sees a Earthling transported to other planets and swash buckles against other human and non human type creatures. It began in the year 1972 with the release of “Transit to Scorpio”. It ended in the year 1997 with the release of “Turmoil on Kregen”, which is the 52nd book in the series. At least two books were released for the series, starting in 1973; at times there would be as many as three released i. Alan Burt Akers is the author of over 50 books across 3 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Dray Prescot Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Alan Burt Akers has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.