Books like Fellowship of Talisman by Clifford D. Simak

Set in a medieval‑style England that echoes the 1970s, the story follows Duncan of Standish as he travels to Oxford to authenticate a long‑lost testament that offers the only hope against an ancient Evil. Half the country is besieged by the Harriers, and Duncan’s quest is perilous. He is aided by Diane, the great‑granddaughter of a renegade wizard, and a motley group that includes a timid hermit, a clueless ghost, a banshee, a grumpy goblin, a witch struggling with her nature, and an AWOL demon from Hell. Though Duncan believes the wizard’s talisman protects him, the final assault by the Evil forces leaves his only hope—and his courage—crumbling. The narrative explores themes of bravery, fellowship, and the clash between ancient darkness and hope, all wrapped in a fantastical adventure set against a uniquely period‑blended backdrop.

First publish date: 1978