Roman Zlotnikov, the bibliography of which is given in this article, is a popular domestic writer. He works in the genre of fantasy and science fiction. He has written several series of popular novels, he has won a large number of awards.
Writer Biography
Zlotnikov’s bibliography contains a large number of different works. He was born in the closed city of Arzamas-16 in 1963. He received his secondary education in Obninsk, along with him the future famous bard Mikhail Shcherbakov studied there.
Roman Zlotnikov received his higher education at the Higher Military Command School in Saratov. Having received a diploma, he served in the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In 1986 he got married, a year later his daughter Olga was born.
In 1992, already in the rank of captain, Roman Zlotnikov came to the Obninsk branch of the Institute for Advanced Studies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. There he taught psychology and shooting. He participated in scientific conferences, published in authoritative publications. In 1993, his son Ivan was born.
Zlotnikov finally retired in 2004 with the rank of police colonel.
Fantastic action movie
The first works in Zlotnikov's bibliography appeared relatively late, only in 1998, when he was 35 years old. He began to write science fiction, by 2013 his books had already been released with a total circulation of about 10 million copies. First of all, he became famous as a master of a fantastic action movie.
Most of the books of the hero of our article were published by the Armada publishing house. Some also appeared in the publishing houses "Lenizdat", "Olma", "Alphabet", "Eksmo", "Ripol-classic". Since 2010, Roman Zlotnikov has been actively cooperating with the publishing house "AST".
Interestingly, in parallel, he began to engage in text content for websites, developing promotional materials for sales.
Literary debut
The first independent literary experience of Zlotnikov was a space opera called "Swords over the Stars." This book was published in 1998.
It tells about the war with the unknown Enemy, which has been going on for 150 years. As a result, mankind was scattered throughout the galaxy, having lost much that it had before. The expansion of the Scarlet Princes continues.
At the same time, in the great battle of Outpost, the space fleet belonging to the Throne World perishes, as the kingdom of matriarchy is called. After this, the aristocrats rebel against the 8-year-old Thera, who managed to take over the throne. And at this time, people on other planets make legends about the mysterious Eternal, who travels through the human worlds in the guise of either a free soldier or a noble Don. He is waiting for the time to come to fight the Hell Host again.
This novel occupies a special place in the bibliography of Zlotnikov. He is part of the Eternal series. After its release, the books “Risen of Their Ashes”, “And Many-Faced ...”, “The Last Raid” also appeared. The same series includes several books written by Zlotnikov in collaboration with other authors. This is “Hunting for a Hunter” with Nikolaev, “Hoakhkhin” with Budeev and “Survivor from Ermak” with Minakov and Volkov.
Arwendale
This series is considered one of the most popular with the author. The novel of the same name "Arvendale" by Zlotnikov was released in 2004. The works related to this cycle are written in the genre of classic fantasy. They have many orcs, elves, gnomes. But this is only on the one hand. On the other hand, there is a feeling that everything described in these books is only a bright and talentedly made parody of Tolkien and his followers.
Moreover, the author from time to time delves into the description of such incredible races that you simply marvel at his imagination. Complex and dramatic intrigues constantly arise between them, bloodthirsty battles are accompanied by fascinating reflections on the nature of power. Having carefully studied them, you involuntarily begin to draw analogies with the modern world.
After the novel "Arvendale" Zlotnikov in this series released such works as "The Duke of Arvendale", "Emperor of the People", "The Defiant Raid", "The Long Sea".
Berserkers
A series of "Berserkers" Zlotnikova talks about the post-apocalyptic world that survived an alien invasion. The earth turned out to be conquered by hordes of Aliens, who for several decades enslave people, turning them into genetic material for advanced technocivilization.
But there are still uncontrolled populations on Earth. One of them is the berserkers, warriors who dedicated themselves to the god Odin. Mankind forgot about them back in the Middle Ages, but in vain. Now it turns out that they are hardly the only hope of salvation for all people.
The first novel in this series, "Rebellion on the Outskirts of the Galaxy," describes the state of affairs on a planet that has survived an alien invasion. The air defense systems of Russia and America were completely destroyed, when the invasion began, they did not even have time to show the slightest resistance. Kanskebrons land on Earth, for which our planet is just another goal in intergalactic space. The main thing they are striving for is to destroy the existing version of civilization.
After the first novel, Zlotnikov wrote a sequel. In 2000, a new book was published entitled "Fighters from the outskirts of the galaxy," and in 2008 "A Princess from the outskirts of the galaxy."
"Way of the Prince"
The writer’s series “The Way of the Prince” won great popularity. Critics and readers described it as social and even Christian fiction.
Events in one of the novels take place in Moscow in the 21st century, and in the rest - in space. These locations are united by the Path of the Prince, which few are able to enter at all. Most people will always have to remain warriors or peasants, only a few can swipe at the status of a prince. The main essence of this is not in their skills and abilities, but in that responsibility for the world that they are ready to take upon themselves.
He writes Zlotnikov in the genre of alternative history. For example, a cycle called "Tsar Fedor" belongs to this direction. It included the novels “Another Chance,” “The Eagle Spreads Its Wings,” and “The Eagle Flies Up.”
The protagonist of this trilogy is a Russian millionaire, a successful entrepreneur who suddenly falls into a temporary hole, finding himself in the body of a 10-year-old Russian prince during the Time of Troubles.